Learn about the world you’re driving through with this iOS app, now $39.99

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Next time you’re on the road, pull up Autio if you want to learn about the world as it passes you by. Autio is a unique travel companion that tells you about the places you’re driving through. This location-based story app is like your own personal narrator teaching you about the history, geography, and local sights all around you.

These beautifully edited audio stories play while you’re driving and have automatic and seamless transitions so you don’t get distracted. There are already over 23,000 stories in the Autio library, but more are being added all the time. You might even recognize some of the voices.

Many of these audio stories are narrated by celebrities. Kevin Costner might tell you about the geographical formations on your left or get restaurant recommendations from John Lithgow. Phil Jackson could be the voice in your ear telling you about the original settlers of your hometown while you’re out buying groceries. You can even listen in offline mode. Just download relevant stories ahead of time.

Take your learning on the road and get an:

Autio Unlimited Plan: 3-Year Subscription for $39.99.

Autio Unlimited Plan: 5-Year Subscription for $69.99.

Autio Unlimited Plan: Lifetime Subscription for $199.99.