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2026
Audible launches limited-time US$0.99/month subscription promotion for Prime members
During Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days, audiobook service Audible launched a limited-time promotion under which Prime members can subscribe to Audible for US$0.99 per month for three months and receive US$20 in audiobook credit; the offer runs until October 7.
2026
Audible introduces new features to explore book worlds and talk to characters with AI
Audible, the Amazon-owned audiobook service, introduced three new features that let listeners track a book's characters, explore places and imagery mentioned in books, engage in interactive stories, and interact with characters using generative AI. The company framed the rollout as a way to enhance the listening experience amid new competition from Spotify in the audiobook market. The imagery feature will initially be available in only one title, "The Cultural Tutor: A Modern Guide to History, Art and Philosophy in 49 Short Chapters" by Sheehan Quirke.
2021
Audible ends New York Times Audio Digest
Audible discontinued its daily audio digest of New York Times stories; the digest ended on December 31.
2020
Unanimous Media and Audible partner to produce two podcasts
Stephen Curry’s production company Unanimous Media partnered with Audible on a deal to produce two podcasts: a documentary-style program and an interview series.
2020
Audible rolls out a lower-priced audiobook service
Audible rolled out a cheaper version of its audiobook service that includes original series from Hollywood talent.
2020
Audible adds lower-priced subscription tier
Audible is adding Audible Plus, a $7.95-per-month subscription tier offering access to more than 11,000 titles; its existing $14.95 entry-level plan will retain that price under the name Audible Premium Plus.
2020
Audible announces St. Vincent audio installment
Audible announced a forthcoming installment of its Words and Music listening series featuring St. Vincent, which was set to launch on Audible in the coming months.
2020
Audible and publishers resolve Captions lawsuit
Audible and the publishers resolved their dispute over Audible Captions, which publishers had alleged converted and distributed audiobook text without authorization. Their attorneys said they expected to submit settlement documents by 21 January; the source provides no further settlement details.
2019
Audible announces Bob Carrigan as CEO
Audible announced that Bob Carrigan would join the company as CEO on January 2, with founder Don Katz becoming Executive Chairman. The announcement describes the planned appointment, not its completion.
2019
Audible launches free Audible Suno service in India
Audible introduced Audible Suno, a free audio entertainment and learning service available in India through a dedicated Android app and the iOS Audible app.
2019
Greyhound begins offering Audible onboard
Greyhound began offering Audible onboard as part of its media offerings. Greyhound customers using the app onboard were offered two free months of Audible and two free book downloads.