Evaluation of the Kobo Audiobook Listenability on the iPad Device
Fresh Take:
📚 Kobo Launches Audiobook Subscription service 🎵
Hey there, bookworms! 📖 earlier this month, Kobo unveiled their latest offering – an audiobook subscription service! 💼🎧 Here's the lowdown on this exciting new feature.
book nerds can enjoy a monthly subscription for a small fee, granting access to one free title. Want more content? Just pay the regular price! Even if you're not a subscriber, you can still purchase audio content. Recently, Kobo rolled out an update for their iOS app, featuring a sleek new audiobook player and collections conveniently placed on the main home screen for effortless content access. 📱
Kobo Audiobooks will set you back $12.99 per month in Canada, but worry not! There's a 30-day free trial to test the waters before diving in! Subscribers will receive a credit monthly, which can be exchanged for any audiobook on the platform. Plus, Kobo's Price Match Guarantee ensures you're getting the best deal. Readers can earn Kobo Super Points on their monthly subscription fees or audiobook purchases. 💰
Here's a sneak peek at the new Kobo app for iOS, showcasing the audiobook player and its features. We invite you to check it out and dive into the world of unbridled audiobook enjoyment! 🎶📚
📝 Michael Kozlowski 🌐
Meet Michael Kozlowski, the editor-in-chief at Good e-Reader and a seasoned audiobook and e-reader expert. His insider knowledge and thoughtful articles have been featured in numerous prestigious publications, such as the CBC, CNET, Engadget, Huffington Post, and The New York Times. Originally hailing from Vancouver, Canada, Michael lives and breathes the digital book universe! 🇨🇦🚀
Insights:
Kobo’s audiobook and ebook subscription service, Kobo Plus, offers varying plans based on regions, with flexibility in selecting unlimited access to audiobooks (Listen), ebooks (Read), or both (Read & Listen). The service also provides a multi-device experience, personalization options, offline access, and a 30-day free trial. It's important to note that the service is not yet available for US subscribers, but it is accessible in other regions like Australia, with pricing varying by country.
🔍 Advanced Tips: 🌟- Subscribers in some regions may receive one audiobook credit per month that can be exchanged for any audiobook, even after cancellation.- Kobo Plus does not require exclusivity for publishing, allowing authors to distribute their work elsewhere.
- Michael Kozlowski, an expert on audiobooks and e-readers, praised Kobo's new audiobook subscription service, stating that it is a welcome addition to his collection of smart gadgets, which also includes e-readers and smartphones.
- Alongside the launch of Kobo's audiobook subscription service, it would be interesting to see how this new technology impacts the market for other e-reader gadgets and the overall consumption of audiobooks on smartphones.
