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Source: CNET
Summary
Spotify is introducing a feature that allows users in the US and UK to purchase physical books through the app. Additionally, a new tool will be available that syncs physical books with audiobooks. The new features will allow users to access a wider range of content and switch between physical and digital formats seamlessly.
Our Reading
The launch follows a familiar script.
Spotify is expanding its offerings to include physical book sales, because why not? The app is already cluttered with music, podcasts, and video content. Now, users will be able to buy books directly from the app, because the boundaries between media formats are clearly irrelevant. The new tool that syncs physical books with audiobooks is just the cherry on top of this mess. We’re sure it will be a seamless experience, just like every other time a company tries to merge physical and digital formats. “Read a book, then listen to it, and then probably get annoyed when the app crashes.”
