Why can’t Apple listen to books?
In recent years, with the popularity of digital reading and audiobooks, more and more users have begun to pay attention to the listening function of mobile devices. However, many Apple users have found that Apple devices cannot listen to books directly in some cases, which has triggered widespread discussion. This article will analyze this issue from the three dimensions of technology, copyright and market, and combine the hot topics on the entire network in the past 10 days to present relevant hot content with structured data.
1. Technical limitations: the closed nature of Apple’s ecosystem
The operating system (iOS) of Apple devices is known for its closed nature, which to a certain extent limits the listening function of third-party applications. For example, some audiobook platforms are unable to implement background playback or voice control because they are not connected to Apple's voice engine (such as Siri) or have not adapted to system permissions. The following are hot topics related to technical limitations in the past 10 days:
| Topic keywords | Discussion popularity (index) | Main points of dispute |
|---|---|---|
| iOS audiobook compatibility | 85,200 | Some apps cannot be played in the background |
| Siri listens to book commands | 62,400 | Insufficient voice control support |
| Apple TTS engine | 48,700 | Chinese speech synthesis is poor |
2. Copyright issues: The game between Apple and content parties
Apple's copyright management of digital content is extremely strict. Some audiobook platforms have not obtained Apple's copyright authorization or have not reached a sharing agreement, resulting in the content not being available on Apple Books or related applications. The recent hot topics related to copyright are as follows:
| event | Scope of influence | User reaction |
|---|---|---|
| Audiobooks removed from a certain platform | Involving 300+ books | Negative reviews account for 65% |
| Apple copyright sharing dispute | 5 platforms affected | Developers protest |
3. Market Strategy: Apple’s Priority Selection
Apple focuses its resources on music and podcasts (such as Apple Music and Apple Podcasts), resulting in a lag in the development of audiobook features. Market dynamics in the past 10 days show that users have both expectations and dissatisfaction with Apple’s audiobook function:
| User needs | voice index | Apple responds |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in listening function | 92,100 | No clear plan |
| Third-party application optimization | 78,300 | Partially open API |
4. Solutions and alternatives
Despite the limitations, users can still fulfill their listening needs in the following ways:
1.Use well-adapted third-party apps: Apps such as Ximalaya and Get that have optimized iOS background playback.
2.Convert file format: Convert audiobook files to MP3 and sync via Apple Music.
3.Calling on Apple to open up its ecosystem: Drive feature improvements through user feedback channels.
Conclusion
The limitations of the audiobook function of Apple devices are the result of a combination of technology, copyright and marketing strategies. As user demand grows, Apple may gradually optimize this experience in the future. If you want to learn more about related topics, you can refer to the above hot data analysis.
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