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Audible Launches 'Read & Listen' for Enhanced Comprehension
18 Feb
Summary
- New immersion reading syncs audiobook playback with ebook text.
- Feature aims to improve focus and comprehension for audiobook listeners.
- Also supports language learners with multi-language book availability.
Audible recently introduced its "immersion reading" feature, enabling users to simultaneously listen to audiobooks and read their text versions. Available within the Audible app, the "Read & Listen" function highlights text in sync with the narration, a tool designed to enhance reader focus and comprehension.
This new capability is also poised to aid individuals learning new languages. At its debut, the feature supports a vast library of books in English, German, Spanish, Italian, and French. The rollout commenced in the US, with plans to expand to the UK, Australia, and Germany in the upcoming months. Usage requires ownership of both the audiobook and ebook versions of a title.
