Source: The Verge
Summary
Apple Books is launching Audiobook Charts, a weekly updated list of top audiobooks overall and by genre. The charts will be similar to the company’s Music and Podcast Charts. The move aims to provide more visibility for authors and publishers in the growing audiobook market. According to Apple, the charts will be available in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia. The company also plans to expand the feature to other countries in the future.
Our Reading
The launch follows a familiar script.
Apple Books introduces Audiobook Charts, because what’s a platform without a chart, right? It’s a weekly update of the top audiobooks, because who doesn’t love a good list? The charts will be split into overall and genre-specific, because niches are where it’s at. Apple’s just trying to give authors and publishers a little more visibility, because that’s what friends are for. And, of course, it’s only available in a few countries, because exclusivity is key.
The Usual Suspects
It’s not like we haven’t seen this before. Apple’s just catching up with the times, and the times are all about lists and charts.
Nothing New Here
Audiobook Charts is just another way for Apple to say, “Hey, we’re relevant in the audiobook market too!” But let’s be real, it’s just a rehashing of what’s already out there.
Expansion Plans
Apple plans to expand the feature to other countries, because why not? It’s not like they have anything better to do.
Visibility for Authors
The charts are supposed to give authors and publishers more visibility, but we all know how that usually goes. It’s just a way for Apple to look good while doing the bare minimum.
The Chart Effect
The real question is, will the charts actually make a difference in the audiobook market? Probably not, but hey, at least it’s something new to look at.
Author: Evan Null
