http://news.softpedia.com Softpedia News - Zune Softpedia News en-us 2001 - 2012 Softpedia. All rights reserved. Tue, 29 May 2012 05:37:36 GMT Tue, 29 May 2012 05:37:36 GMT News http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 10 http://news.softpedia.com/base_img/softpedia_logo.gif http://news.softpedia.com http://news.softpedia.com/news/Microsoft-to-Plan-New-Music-Service-253661.shtml Redmond-based software giant Microsoft might soon announce a new service designed for its Xbox users, as well as for the owners of Windows Phones.

Apparently, the company is already involved in talks with various leading labels out there for the launch of the new service.

A recent article on CNet cites sources “with knowledg... (read more)]]> Sat, 18 Feb 2012 09:40:00 GMT Softpedia News - Zune http://news.softpedia.com/news/Microsoft-to-Plan-New-Music-Service-253661.shtml Zune http://news.softpedia.com/news/Microsoft-to-Plan-New-Music-Service-253661.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Ionut Arghire) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Automated-Fix-for-Incorrectly-Associated-Songs-and-Albums-after-Zune-Upgrade-234300.shtml Microsoft is offering an automated fix designed to resolve issues Zune owners might experience after upgrading the software for the digital media player device, in which songs become incorrectly associated with albums.

This particular problem is not exactly new, and KB 945319 has been available for a whil... (read more)]]> Mon, 14 Nov 2011 09:52:00 GMT Softpedia News - Zune http://news.softpedia.com/news/Automated-Fix-for-Incorrectly-Associated-Songs-and-Albums-after-Zune-Upgrade-234300.shtml Zune http://news.softpedia.com/news/Automated-Fix-for-Incorrectly-Associated-Songs-and-Albums-after-Zune-Upgrade-234300.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Marius Oiaga) http://news.softpedia.com/news/About-the-Zune-HD-Death-Scratch-That-225589.shtml Microsoft really needs to make up its mind over whether it’s killing the Zune hardware or not. It would surely manage to clear some of the confusion that the Redmond company created by providing contradictory information to customers.

This week, Zune devices were killed off only to be brought back to life, to be discontinued again, only... (read more)]]> Wed, 5 Oct 2011 08:45:00 GMT Softpedia News - Zune http://news.softpedia.com/news/About-the-Zune-HD-Death-Scratch-That-225589.shtml Zune http://news.softpedia.com/news/About-the-Zune-HD-Death-Scratch-That-225589.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Marius Oiaga) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Zune-Devices-and-So-It-Ends-225255.shtml The death of Zune digital media players has been long a time coming, so much so that even Microsoft thinks that it already announced it officially, which it didn’t.

The company recently introduced some changes to Zune.net and dropped the Zune HD links which pointed customers to various sources where they could still acquire the last surviving Z... (read more)]]> Tue, 4 Oct 2011 07:44:00 GMT Softpedia News - Zune http://news.softpedia.com/news/Zune-Devices-and-So-It-Ends-225255.shtml Zune http://news.softpedia.com/news/Zune-Devices-and-So-It-Ends-225255.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Marius Oiaga) http://news.softpedia.com/news/No-Zune-Internationalization-Still-but-Canada-Users-Get-Zune-Music-Marketplace-and-Music-Pass-224625.shtml There’s no end in sight for the wait to get Zune available around the world, even after a few years since Microsoft introduced the devices and services that were supposed to kill the iPod and iTunes.

“No news on other markets. But that doesn't mean folks here aren't keen to... (read more)]]> Fri, 30 Sep 2011 07:54:00 GMT Softpedia News - Zune http://news.softpedia.com/news/No-Zune-Internationalization-Still-but-Canada-Users-Get-Zune-Music-Marketplace-and-Music-Pass-224625.shtml Zune http://news.softpedia.com/news/No-Zune-Internationalization-Still-but-Canada-Users-Get-Zune-Music-Marketplace-and-Music-Pass-224625.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Marius Oiaga) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Download-Zune-4-8-RTM-for-Windows-Phone-Mango-218299.shtml As of version 4.7, the Zune Software has been less about the Zune devices and more about Microsoft’s mobile platform. Zune 4.7 was tailored to Windows Phone 7 and Zune 4.8, which was just released to manufacturing and is now available for download, is designed for Windows Phone Mango.

Zune 4.8 RTM can be grabbed as a standalone do... (read more)]]> Wed, 24 Aug 2011 07:43:00 GMT Softpedia News - Zune http://news.softpedia.com/news/Download-Zune-4-8-RTM-for-Windows-Phone-Mango-218299.shtml Zune http://news.softpedia.com/news/Download-Zune-4-8-RTM-for-Windows-Phone-Mango-218299.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Marius Oiaga) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Zune-Originals-Shut-Down-as-of-July-1-2011-209579.shtml Microsoft has quietly killed Zune Originals, which was designed to offer customers the possibility to buy personalized digital media player devices from the Redmond company.

Customers that make their way to the Zune Originals website will be thanked for their visit, and informed of the hub’s discontinuation via the following message:... (read more)]]> Mon, 4 Jul 2011 10:35:00 GMT Softpedia News - Zune http://news.softpedia.com/news/Zune-Originals-Shut-Down-as-of-July-1-2011-209579.shtml Zune http://news.softpedia.com/news/Zune-Originals-Shut-Down-as-of-July-1-2011-209579.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Marius Oiaga) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Zune-HD-Now-with-Mail-Capabilities-207750.shtml Zune HD owners out there will certainly rejoice learning that they can send and receive mails from the touch-screen digital media player in their hands, courtesy of a new Exchange email client coming from Matchbox Mobile.

The company is already known leader in custom software and application development, and is the first one to come up with a mail ... (read more)]]> Thu, 23 Jun 2011 11:50:00 GMT Softpedia News - Zune http://news.softpedia.com/news/Zune-HD-Now-with-Mail-Capabilities-207750.shtml Zune http://news.softpedia.com/news/Zune-HD-Now-with-Mail-Capabilities-207750.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Ionut Arghire) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Zune-Overhaul-Coming-Up-Reportedly-201768.shtml Zune is not going to survive in its current form for much longer according to one unverified report. Of course, this is about the evolution of the Zune services, although it will certainly be extremely interesting to see how the major overhaul will impact the media player devices.

It appears that the next version of the Zune services will involve ... (read more)]]> Mon, 23 May 2011 10:42:00 GMT Softpedia News - Zune http://news.softpedia.com/news/Zune-Overhaul-Coming-Up-Reportedly-201768.shtml Zune http://news.softpedia.com/news/Zune-Overhaul-Coming-Up-Reportedly-201768.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Marius Oiaga) http://news.softpedia.com/news/LimeWire-Alternative-Zune-Pass-and-not-Apple-iTunes-163958.shtml The LimeWire peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing network has been shut down by court order last week, leaving millions of users scrambling for a new source of music.

LimeWire lost a four year long lawsuit with Recording Industry Association of America (RIA), having been found guilty of copyright infringements, which resulted in the di... (read more)]]> Mon, 1 Nov 2010 09:24:00 GMT Softpedia News - Zune http://news.softpedia.com/news/LimeWire-Alternative-Zune-Pass-and-not-Apple-iTunes-163958.shtml Zune http://news.softpedia.com/news/LimeWire-Alternative-Zune-Pass-and-not-Apple-iTunes-163958.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Marius Oiaga) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Zune-Goes-International-with-Windows-Phone-7-161460.shtml Even before the global launch of Windows Phone 7 last week, Microsoft had started offering users worldwide a new version of the Zune Software client, while indicating that the Zune services would be internationalized.

But while Zune Software 4.7 was offered through the Microsoft Download Center ahead of the October 11 launch event for Wi... (read more)]]> Mon, 18 Oct 2010 10:13:00 GMT Softpedia News - Zune http://news.softpedia.com/news/Zune-Goes-International-with-Windows-Phone-7-161460.shtml Zune http://news.softpedia.com/news/Zune-Goes-International-with-Windows-Phone-7-161460.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Marius Oiaga) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Zune-4-7-Software-for-Windows-Phone-7-160702.shtml At the start of this week, as is was gearing up to launch Windows Phone 7, Microsoft made available for download an updated version of the Zune Software client.

The fact that the release of version 4.7 of the Zune Software was scheduled to coincide with the launch event for Windows Phone 7 was meant to underline the fact that the Zune service a... (read more)]]> Wed, 13 Oct 2010 08:17:00 GMT Softpedia News - Zune http://news.softpedia.com/news/Zune-4-7-Software-for-Windows-Phone-7-160702.shtml Zune http://news.softpedia.com/news/Zune-4-7-Software-for-Windows-Phone-7-160702.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Marius Oiaga) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Download-Zune-Software-4-7-Tailored-to-Windows-Phone-7-160324.shtml Microsoft is preparing to release Windows Phone 7 in just a few hours, but there are additional goodies from the company tied to the mobile platform already available. Case in point: version 4.7 of the Zune PC Client Software Bundle.

Zune Software 4.7 went live on the Microsoft Download Center at the end of the past week, but th... (read more)]]> Mon, 11 Oct 2010 11:16:00 GMT Softpedia News - Zune http://news.softpedia.com/news/Download-Zune-Software-4-7-Tailored-to-Windows-Phone-7-160324.shtml Zune http://news.softpedia.com/news/Download-Zune-Software-4-7-Tailored-to-Windows-Phone-7-160324.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Marius Oiaga) http://news.softpedia.com/news/MSN-Music-UK-Merges-with-Zune-158524.shtml Microsoft has announced that MSN Music in the United Kingdom will be part of the Zune music community, once it is released in the UK, next month.

The main reason is that the two services complete one another so this is only a natural decision, reports neowin.

Microsoft says that “MSN Music will create links in its music editorial to rela... (read more)]]> Wed, 29 Sep 2010 07:53:00 GMT Softpedia News - Zune http://news.softpedia.com/news/MSN-Music-UK-Merges-with-Zune-158524.shtml Zune http://news.softpedia.com/news/MSN-Music-UK-Merges-with-Zune-158524.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Smaranda Biliuti) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Zune-s-Digital-Entertainment-Service-Goes-Worldwide-157220.shtml Microsoft’s music and video entertainment service accessible through Zune devices, Windows-based PCs, Xbox LIVE and Windows Phone 7, announced yesterday its international expansion.

Zune will reach new markets this fall with its free Zune software, Zune Marketplace online store, Zune Pass music subscription service and improve... (read more)]]> Tue, 21 Sep 2010 07:29:00 GMT Softpedia News - Zune http://news.softpedia.com/news/Zune-s-Digital-Entertainment-Service-Goes-Worldwide-157220.shtml Zune http://news.softpedia.com/news/Zune-s-Digital-Entertainment-Service-Goes-Worldwide-157220.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Smaranda Biliuti) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Zune-HD-4-5-Firmware-Update-Live-and-Available-139142.shtml At the end of March 2010, Microsoft announced the imminent release of an update for the firmware of the HD flavor of its digital media player. And although the company gave itself a little elbow room, indicating that the refresh was planned for the coming weeks, it took less than a week for Zune HD 4.5 to make it to end users. Just after Easter, th... (read more)]]> Tue, 6 Apr 2010 07:09:00 GMT Softpedia News - Zune http://news.softpedia.com/news/Zune-HD-4-5-Firmware-Update-Live-and-Available-139142.shtml Zune http://news.softpedia.com/news/Zune-HD-4-5-Firmware-Update-Live-and-Available-139142.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Marius Oiaga) http://news.softpedia.com/news/349-99-Zune-HD-64GB-Available-on-April-12-138938.shtml Microsoft has confirmed rumors circulating recently, revealing plans to expand the Zune HD product line-up with a new item in less than two weeks. Speculation fueled by a leak from the Redmond company, which posted an inactive link for Zune HD 64 on the official Zune.net website, already indicated that a new digital media player device was cooking. It n... (read more)]]> Thu, 1 Apr 2010 08:01:00 GMT Softpedia News - Zune http://news.softpedia.com/news/349-99-Zune-HD-64GB-Available-on-April-12-138938.shtml Zune http://news.softpedia.com/news/349-99-Zune-HD-64GB-Available-on-April-12-138938.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Marius Oiaga) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Zune-HD-4-5-Coming-Right-Up-138791.shtml Zune HD 4.5 is currently cooking in Redmond, with the official release planned for the coming weeks, according to Microsoft. The next firmware release for Zune HD media players, packaged as a spring refresh, is in the final stages of baking and will make its way out of the company’s ovens soon. Microsoft has not offered a specific general availability deadline ... (read more)]]> Tue, 30 Mar 2010 14:50:00 GMT Softpedia News - Zune http://news.softpedia.com/news/Zune-HD-4-5-Coming-Right-Up-138791.shtml Zune http://news.softpedia.com/news/Zune-HD-4-5-Coming-Right-Up-138791.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Marius Oiaga) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Zune-Goes-International-127187.shtml Microsoft will make Zune available to international users on markets outside of the United States starting today, November 19th, 2009. However, this is valid only for the Redmond company’s Zune-branded service and not for the actual digital media players. The software giant launched its own devices designed to tackle the iPod and climb to the second position on th... (read more)]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:06:00 GMT Softpedia News - Zune http://news.softpedia.com/news/Zune-Goes-International-127187.shtml Zune http://news.softpedia.com/news/Zune-Goes-International-127187.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Marius Oiaga) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Zune-HD-3D-Games-Now-Available-126774.shtml In mid-September 2009, when it introduced what was referred to as the next-generation of digital entertainment, Microsoft revealed that users of Zune HD devices would be able to enjoy 3D gaming content right on their digital media players. Still, on September 15th, 2009, when the Redmond company made Zune HD available to the public, it noted that customers would h... (read more)]]> Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:48:00 GMT Softpedia News - Zune http://news.softpedia.com/news/Zune-HD-3D-Games-Now-Available-126774.shtml Zune http://news.softpedia.com/news/Zune-HD-3D-Games-Now-Available-126774.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Marius Oiaga) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Zune-HD-XNA-Game-Studio-3-1-Extensions-Available-121823.shtml Microsoft has already confirmed officially that the fourth generation of its Zune digital media players features 3D gaming capabilities. There are even a set of games already announced for Zune HD, and developers can of course extend the collection. In this regard, the Redmond company provides the right tools to get the job done. Devs can downloa... (read more)]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:27:00 GMT Softpedia News - Zune http://news.softpedia.com/news/Zune-HD-XNA-Game-Studio-3-1-Extensions-Available-121823.shtml Zune http://news.softpedia.com/news/Zune-HD-XNA-Game-Studio-3-1-Extensions-Available-121823.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Marius Oiaga) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Zune-4-0-Available-for-Download-121672.shtml Starting today, September 15th, 2009, Microsoft has made available for download the latest iteration of its Zune Client software, namely version 4.0. Zune 4.0 went live on the Microsoft Download Center just moments ago and is currently up for grabs for all users. You will be able to find the download link for the Zune 4.0 Client software at the bottom of this art... (read more)]]> Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:14:00 GMT Softpedia News - Zune http://news.softpedia.com/news/Zune-4-0-Available-for-Download-121672.shtml Zune http://news.softpedia.com/news/Zune-4-0-Available-for-Download-121672.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Marius Oiaga) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Zune-HD-Is-Here-121658.shtml Microsoft is introducing the fourth generation of its digital media player devices today, September 15th, 2009. Taking center stage is Zune HD, a product positioned as a direct rival for Apple’s iPod touch, and which is now available for purchase via retail channels. Zune HD models have been available for pre-order since the first half of August 2009. The 16GB flavor of Zu... (read more)]]> Tue, 15 Sep 2009 07:59:00 GMT Softpedia News - Zune http://news.softpedia.com/news/Zune-HD-Is-Here-121658.shtml Zune http://news.softpedia.com/news/Zune-HD-Is-Here-121658.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Marius Oiaga) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Feast-your-Eyes-on-the-Zune-HD-121624.shtml Zune HD is right on track to become generally available tomorrow, September 15th, 2009, and here is your chance to get an insight on what the fourth generation Microsoft digital media player devices will bring to the table. In the videos embedded at the bottom of the article, various features of Zune HD are being advertised, giving consumers a taste of Zune HD. Th... (read more)]]> Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:40:00 GMT Softpedia News - Zune http://news.softpedia.com/news/Feast-your-Eyes-on-the-Zune-HD-121624.shtml Zune http://news.softpedia.com/news/Feast-your-Eyes-on-the-Zune-HD-121624.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Marius Oiaga) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Zune-4-0-Drops-September-15th-Focus-Shifts-on-Zune-HD-120967.shtml UPDATE: Zune 4.0 Available for Download.

Over a year since it updated the Zune software and the line-up of digital media players, Microsoft is gearing up to move to the next stage in the evolution of its iPod alternative. Zune 4.0 is currently scheduled for availability on September 15th, 2009. If the date sounds familiar to Zune ... (read more)]]> Fri, 4 Sep 2009 14:58:00 GMT Softpedia News - Zune http://news.softpedia.com/news/Zune-4-0-Drops-September-15th-Focus-Shifts-on-Zune-HD-120967.shtml Zune http://news.softpedia.com/news/Zune-4-0-Drops-September-15th-Focus-Shifts-on-Zune-HD-120967.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Marius Oiaga) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Pre-Order-Zune-HD-Now-Zune-HD-16GB-219-99-and-Zune-HD-32GB-289-99-119139.shtml Microsoft has not only confirmed officially the price details for its upcoming lineup of digital media player devices designed to go against Apple’s iPod touch, but also gave the green light to pre-orders. Starting today, August 13th, 2009, customers are able to pre-order Zune HD from Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart and the Micro... (read more)]]> Thu, 13 Aug 2009 10:21:00 GMT Softpedia News - Zune http://news.softpedia.com/news/Pre-Order-Zune-HD-Now-Zune-HD-16GB-219-99-and-Zune-HD-32GB-289-99-119139.shtml Zune http://news.softpedia.com/news/Pre-Order-Zune-HD-Now-Zune-HD-16GB-219-99-and-Zune-HD-32GB-289-99-119139.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Marius Oiaga) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Zune-HD-Leaked-Prices-220-for-16GB-Devices-and-290-for-32GB-118945.shtml Zune HD was introduced officially at the end of May 2009, with a general availability date set for April 2009. The positioning of Zune HD as a direct competitor for Apple's iPod touch was obvious immediately, but one critical aspect capable of making the difference for consumers remained under wraps. In fact, even at this point in time... (read more)]]> Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:18:00 GMT Softpedia News - Zune http://news.softpedia.com/news/Zune-HD-Leaked-Prices-220-for-16GB-Devices-and-290-for-32GB-118945.shtml Zune http://news.softpedia.com/news/Zune-HD-Leaked-Prices-220-for-16GB-Devices-and-290-for-32GB-118945.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Marius Oiaga) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Zune-net-Gets-Updated-113710.shtml Microsoft has updated Zune.net adding new functionality to the website. As a direct consequence, Zune.net was down on the night of June 8, with Jessica Zahn, Zune Social program manager, having announced in advance that new features would be coming. The new additions introduced to the website will allow users to better keep in touch with their favorite musician, both on th... (read more)]]> Tue, 9 Jun 2009 14:31:00 GMT Softpedia News - Zune http://news.softpedia.com/news/Zune-net-Gets-Updated-113710.shtml Zune http://news.softpedia.com/news/Zune-net-Gets-Updated-113710.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Marius Oiaga) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Zune-Service-Expands-to-Xbox-LIVE-Video-Marketplace-112665.shtml Along with confirming that the Zune product line would evolve with the addition of Zune HD by the end of 2009, Microsoft also provided confirmation for a strategy to expand the Zune service to additional platforms, beyond the current limitations. In this sense, the Redmond company will expand the Zune video service to Xbox LIVE. The new servic... (read more)]]> Wed, 27 May 2009 10:14:00 GMT Softpedia News - Zune http://news.softpedia.com/news/Zune-Service-Expands-to-Xbox-LIVE-Video-Marketplace-112665.shtml Zune http://news.softpedia.com/news/Zune-Service-Expands-to-Xbox-LIVE-Video-Marketplace-112665.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Marius Oiaga) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Zune-HD-Goes-Against-iPod-Touch-112627.shtml Microsoft is planning to release an alternative to Apple's iPod Touch devices in the fall of 2009 under the Zune brand umbrella. At least for 2009, the Redmond company will continue to sell the now traditional versions of its digital music player along with the new device, but it indicated that moving forward the evolution of Zune would be synonymous with Zune HD... (read more)]]> Wed, 27 May 2009 07:01:00 GMT Softpedia News - Zune http://news.softpedia.com/news/Zune-HD-Goes-Against-iPod-Touch-112627.shtml Zune http://news.softpedia.com/news/Zune-HD-Goes-Against-iPod-Touch-112627.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Marius Oiaga)