Apple's recent update to Spotify's iOS app allows U.S. users to purchase audiobooks directly within the platform, bypassing App Store fees.
The reinstated 'Buy' button and visible pricing for audiobooks enable Premium subscribers to instantly top up listening hours.
Spotify had removed in-app audiobook sales in 2022 due to Apple's commission, but the recent change follows the Epic Games v. Apple ruling.
The update enhances content discovery, purchase flow, and revenue retention for audiobook users, publishers, and authors in the U.S., with potential global expansion in the future.