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Spotify tests a video feature for audiobooks as it ramps up video expansion


Spotify is enhancing the audiobook experience for premium users through three new experiments: video clips, author pages, and the ability to add visuals Spotify's audiobook experience gets three new experiments: video clips, author pages, and visuals.

These initiatives are part of Spotify’s effort to improve its audiobook offering and bring listeners closer to their favorite authors and stories. Called “Follow Along,” this feature aims to provide a more immersive experience, making it feel as if users are flipping through a book with illustrations, photos, and graphics. These tests are currently live for premium listeners in all markets where Spotify audiobooks are available, including the U.S., the U.K., Australia, Canada, France, Belgium, Ireland, New Zealand, Netherlands, and Luxembourg.

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