YouTube has revolutionized the way people watch videos. Today, it has its sights set on the book sector. According to people familiar with the matter, this streaming platform, which is part of Alphabet, has been in talks with several publishers in recent months to plan to develop an audiobook feature. According to people familiar with the matter, the product is expected to be launched next year. Sources said YouTube is considering bundling audiobooks into an ad-free YouTube Premium membership service, which starts at $15.99 per month and includes music and video benefits. Like other streaming platforms vying for users' attention, YouTube enhances the appeal of high-margin subscription products through packaged services. It's unclear how the platform will display the content and whether it will charge a separate fee for a single audiobook.

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