YouTube reportedly plans audiobooks to take on Spotify and Audible
YouTube has been in talks with book publishers about launching an audiobook feature as early as 2027, potentially bundled with YouTube Premium at $15.99 per month. The U.S. audiobook market reached $2.43 billion in 2025, and 45% of listeners already use YouTube for free audiobooks.
- YouTube in talks with publishers for audiobooks by 2027
- Possible bundling with YouTube Premium at $15.99/month
- U.S. audiobook sales hit $2.43 billion in 2025
- 45% of audiobook listeners already use YouTube for free titles
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