If you have been using audiobooks, you are perhaps aware of Audible, which is one of the largest providers of audiobook download, which was picked by Amazon in the year 2008. Even though you could play Audible content in your iPhones and iPods earlier, this is the first time that the company is venturing into App Store by offering a free application for iPod touch and iPhone (it is also available for iPad but isn’t a universal application). It features a Wi-Fi delivery for Audible library, detailed listening stats, iOS4 multitasking support and many other such features.

It has all the basic features that you expect from an audiobook application. It has bookmarking, chapter navigation, viewing and listening controls an also some high enhanced features which will definitely be enjoyed by all the audiobook enthusiasts. Some of these enhanced features are the ability to move books from the Audible library to iPad or iPhone over wi-Fi and a button less mode that allows controlling the playback using gestures.

This application also features a sleep timer, uses the multitasking support from iOS4 for audio playback as well as downloading. Apart from these core features, it also has some other features which are primarily included to bring in a fun element to it. It enables you to keep a track on your listening habits and you can earn badges by performing certain tasks. You can also stay connected with your friends through Twitter or Facebook and let them know what you are listening to.