On the heels of Epic Games’ latest win over Apple in the Fortnite case, Spotify was quick to update the app with external payment links. At the time, the platform also confirmed it had broader plans to take advantage of the new court-mandated changes. Now, a new update is live, and it is an especially welcome one for audiobook lovers. Starting today, U.S. iOS users can purchase individual audiobooks and Spotify subscriptions directly from within the app using external payment links. As Spotify explains it: Spotify users in the United States can now see pricing, buy individual audiobooks, and purchase additional “Top Up” hours for audiobook listening beyond the 15 hours included in Premium each month. The company also took the opportunity to celebrate and highlight the broader impact of the Epic Games v. Apple case: This change lowers the barriers for more users to embrace their first – or tenth – audiobook, while allowing publishers and authors to reach fans and access new audiences seamlessly. It also helps level the playing field by allowing all developers to offer basic pricing information and easy-to-access links for consumers to purchase digital goods and services through iPhones with no unnecessary steps or additional taxes levied by Apple. While the change is certainly welcome, Spotify highlights that it may be short-lived. As the battle between Epic and Apple rages on, the Swedish company states that Apple could secure a win that would undo these changes: In short, this freedom is a win for authors, audiences, and developers everywhere—if the legal ruling stands despite Apple’s continued attempts to stop it Big picture Spotify’s update marks a milestone in the shift of the App Store ecosystem. It is the first big platform to make a splash with the new possibilities, and other big platforms are expected to follow suit sooner rather than later. Interestingly, this approval could also work in Apple’s favor. Even as its battle with Epic Games continues, the company may point to today’s news as evidence that it’s adhering to the court’s ruling, and that Epic’s case is an entirely separate matter. Add 9to5Mac to your Google News feed.  FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.You’re reading 9to5Mac — experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Don’t know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel #users #can #now #purchase #audiobooks