YouTube in talks with publishers for audiobook feature, possibly bundled in Premium

YouTube has held talks with publishers in recent months about an audiobook feature that could launch next year. The feature may be bundled into YouTube Premium as the company looks to compete with Spotify and Audible.

• YouTube has held talks with publishers about audiobooks
• The feature could be ready next year
• Audiobooks may be bundled in YouTube Premium
• The move targets competition with Spotify and Audible