Audible on iOS gets hands-free listening and more thanks to Alexa voice commands

Audible has up to date its iOS app right this moment with a pleasant addition – Alexa assist. Which means now you can use voice instructions to start out listening to a ebook, ask questions, or get assist with the rest Alexa is able to.

Audible shared the information in a weblog submit right this moment:

“Whereas listeners have lengthy loved Audible on Alexa-enabled gadgets, this growth will enable voice management proper in our app, enabling a way more hands-free expertise. Runners absorbed in a ebook can repeat a bit with out breaking stride, cooks can go away their palms messy whereas pausing their hearken to ask Alexa about their subsequent ingredient, and commuters can have Alexa discover them one thing entertaining whereas on the go.”

The characteristic works when the Audible app is open. iOS customers can even pause listening to their ebook to ask questions, set timers, and even get instructions with Alexa with out having to the touch their iPhone or iPad.

The characteristic is first accessible for iOS app customers within the US with growth within the playing cards for the long run.

Audible is a free obtain via the App Retailer. And there’s presently a 60% off promo that brings the price all the way down to $5.95/month for the primary 4 months. Or you possibly can go for a free 30-day trial.

Earlier this month, Audible additionally introduced streaming and one-tap downloads to Apple Watch.

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