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Zune & Zune Pass could see Apple compatibility; WinMo phones next

By Chris Davies on Wednesday, Oct 7th 2009 No Comments

One of our key criticisms of the Zune HD was that Microsoft don’t offer a version of their desktop management software for Mac, thus giving Apple users another good reason to stick with the iPod. That might change, though, says Mary-Jo Foley, who has been talking to Microsoft’s director of communications for the TV, Video and Music Business, Jose Pinero. According to Pinero, Microsoft are considering porting the Zune software and services to various non-Windows platforms, one of which would be OS X.

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Microsoft Zune HD Looks To Be the Only Zune On the Market Soon

By Evan Selleck on Wednesday, Sep 2nd 2009 No Comments

With the release of the Zune HD pretty imminent, the news we’re getting seems right on cue. Microsoft has a wide range of Zune players out right now, from 4GB all the way up to 120GB, but it looks like they’re setting all of their hopes and dreams on the next best thing. And yes, it is the next best thing.

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Microsoft’s Flash Zune Nowhere To Be Found in Zune Store

By Evan Selleck on Tuesday, Aug 11th 2009 No Comments

If you were hoping to buy your next Flash memory Zune from the official Zune Store, you’re out of luck. It seems that Microsoft is taking the next logical step in getting ready for the onset of the Zune HD, and pulling their lower-memory models from their electronic shelves.

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Microsoft pick ad agency for Pink phone

By Chris Davies on Thursday, Jul 2nd 2009 1 Comment

According to AdWeek, Microsoft have awarded the marketing contract for its upcoming Pink phone to McCann Erikson, the company also responsible for its Windows Mobile advertising. While Microsoft themselves continue to deny that they have their own cellphone in the works, the news – which neither they nor McCann would comment on – lends further weight to the ongoing rumors.

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Zune HD 16/32GB from $249 with 720p movie downloads?

By Chris Davies on Monday, Jun 29th 2009 No Comments

According to an internal Microsoft tipster, the upcoming Zune HD will be available in 16GB and 32GB capacities, and be priced from $249 to $280 for the entry-level model. The company is considering a 64GB Zune HD later on in the model year, but the first of the PMPs will arrive in September; that tallies with previous rumors that fingered September 5th.

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Zune HD landing September 5th?

By Chris Davies on Monday, Jun 1st 2009 No Comments

Microsoft will launch the Zune HD PMP on September 5th, according to Paul Thurrott. The Windows expert claims to “have been told” the date previously, but gives no indication of a specific source.

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Zune HD gets hands-on

By Steven Grady on Thursday, May 28th 2009 No Comments

Gizmodo got their hands on Microsoft’s answer to the iPod Touch: the Zune HD. So far, they’ve only had a few minutes to play with the device, but their impressions are favorable. Giz claims that the UI is nicer than the iPod Touch (and the iPhone) and the overall design and “beauty” of the device is much nicer than that iPod Touch.

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Zune HD Announced Today

By Steven Grady on Tuesday, May 26th 2009 No Comments

Those mock up photos leaked earlier in the month turned out to be the real deal. Microsoft announced the Zune HD today. The device is meant to compete with Apple’s iPod Touch. The HD comes from the device’s support of HD Radio and 720P HD video (through the optional docking station) and will feature a 3.3″ 16:9 multi-touch OLED display. This makes it the first portable media player to include HD radio, giving it a higher quality sound than standard definition radio.

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Microsoft Zune Upgrade Program planned?

By Chris Davies on Tuesday, May 26th 2009 No Comments

It’s not quite as exciting as a new Zune HD, but if you fancy upgrading your old Zune 30GB or would like to help Microsoft shift some more of their current-gen stock, then the Zune Upgrade Program might be for you. According to unnamed sources, Microsoft are preparing to launch a discount scheme whereby cuts of up to $70 will be on offer to existing owners looking to switch to a more recent model.

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