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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 while now, hel... |
14 November 2011
04:52 GMT |
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Speaking to Jon Stewart on the Daily Show this week, biographer Walter Isaacson made what can be regarded as the most concise yet accurate comparison ever between Microsoft’s Bill Gates and Apple’s late Steve Jobs. Commenting on Jobs’ relationship with Bill Gates, as well as both their roles in the... |
27 October 2011
10:25 GMT |
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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, ... |
5 October 2011
04:45 GMT |
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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 c... |
4 October 2011
03:44 GMT |
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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 expand our servi... |
30 September 2011
03:54 GMT |
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The Windows Phone Marketplace has been opened for the submission of Mango applications, and those who would like to have their software available for the new mobile operating system version can now head over to the App Hub to get started.
Since the submission process has already started, the first applications o... |
24 August 2011
09:21 GMT |
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Microsoft has formally denied the rumors that it will be deploying a brand new Xbox-branded music service, clarifying reports that it was set to scrap the existing Zune Music one.
Microsoft's entertainment strategy is slowly changing, being converted to the existing Xbox brand, and this has already resulted i... |
14 July 2011
03:00 GMT |
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The turn-by-turn navigation solutions niche for Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 platform has been badly covered by developers, but as of lately it appears that the number of apps is growing.
Windows Phone 7 users who are forced to operate the default Telenav GPS app that some carriers bundle with their devices fo... |
7 July 2011
09:47 GMT |
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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 vi... |
4 July 2011
06:35 GMT |
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Those Windows Phone users who would like to easily back up their handsets at any time have now the possibility to do so through a recently released homebrew application, which relies on Zune, and which can ensure that no personal files are lost if a hard reset is performed. The .net application is based on a tool th... |
31 May 2011
03:14 GMT |
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On Tuesday, Redmond-based software giant Microsoft unveiled to the world some more info on the next flavor of its mobile operating system, codenamed Windows Phone Mango.The next platform release should arrive on new and existing devices with a number of over 500 new features included into the mix, and some of them w... |
25 May 2011
13:41 GMT |
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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... |
23 May 2011
06:42 GMT |
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Microsoft is trying to offer Windows Phone 7 users, as few as they may be at the moment, the whole package of useful services along with its mobile platform. However, Microsoft took Apple's example and is currently offering only services that are developed by the company, such as Zune, Bing and SkyDrive.This lea... |
9 November 2010
15:01 GMT |
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A new contest from Microsoft is offering participants a chance at winning a number of Windows Phone 7 and Zune devices. The Redmond company has just announced its “Microsoft Office I Want To Win A Windows Phone 7 Sweepstakes,” a competition with no less than 7 Windows Phone 7 devices offered to just as m... |
2 November 2010
10:35 GMT |
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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 ... |
18 October 2010
06:13 GMT |
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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... |
13 October 2010
04:17 GMT |
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One of the first East European countries to adopt the newly announced Windows Phone 7 is Romania. It seems that lately, the country was the target of some of the most important players in the smartphone market. Important devices have been launched here, long time before they reached other markets in Europe, like Dell... |
12 October 2010
11:34 GMT |
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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 ... |
11 October 2010
07:16 GMT |
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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 it... |
29 September 2010
03:53 GMT |
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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 serv... |
21 September 2010
03:29 GMT |
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Unveiled in the second half of June 2010, the Bing Summer Update, introduced a UI redesign, delivered search improvements, but also brought to the table a new focus on entertainment. The refresh which started rolling out on June 22nd, offered users the Bing entertainment vertical, designed to boost the quality of res... |
2 July 2010
08:51 GMT |
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Microsoft is offering no less than 100 Zune HD 16GB devices to the first 100 qualifying in the Office 2010 Demo Challenge. The Microsoft Partner Network offers a range of advantages to company partners, the latest of which involves the key to entering into the Office 2010 Demo Challenge. According to the software gia... |
12 April 2010
07:36 GMT |
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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 ... |
1 April 2010
04:01 GMT |
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It's a common fact that Microsoft is set to include far more services than before for mobile phones as soon as the next-generation Windows Mobile 7 is launched on the market, and some of these services have been already rumored one way or the other, such as Zune or Xbox live, yet the question of how the company... |
5 February 2010
07:51 GMT |
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The CeBIT 2010 show in Hannover, Germany will certainly be a place of great interest, considering the high number of rumors that have been circulating over the Internet, recently. One such example concerns NVIDIA and Microsoft, which are said to be collaborating on a new device that will reportedly be announced at th... |
2 February 2010
06:55 GMT |
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Microsoft has had a very good second fiscal quarter, for the period that ended on December 31, 2009, seeing profits go up to 6.7 billion dollars from 4.2, while overall revenue went from 16.7 to 19 billion dollars. And one of the main contributors to this increase, behind the success of the new Windows 7 operating sy... |
1 February 2010
04:26 GMT |
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Zune users will need to gear up for a small period of “draught” hitting the services that provide content for Microsoft’s digital media player device. According to the Redmond company, the Zune service is scheduled to go down tonight, and to stay offline for no more than a day. In this time, Zune ow... |
25 January 2010
10:50 GMT |
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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... |
17 November 2009
07:06 GMT |
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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 availabl... |
12 November 2009
02:48 GMT |
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Microsoft has revealed the results of its Entertainment and Devices Division, which oversees the strategy for the Xbox 360 home gaming console, showing that sales have remained pretty much unchanged from one year ago, but that the operating income has gone up by a whopping 96%, reaching 312 million dollars. The resul... |
27 October 2009
04:50 GMT |
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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 Zun... |
15 September 2009
05:14 GMT |
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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-o... |
15 September 2009
03:59 GMT |
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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 adv... |
14 September 2009
10:40 GMT |
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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 fami... |
4 September 2009
10:58 GMT |
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Are you looking to start building your first game for Xbox 360, Windows, or Zune and need a little help? Then you’ll be happy to know that Microsoft has made available for download a range of resources centered on the XNA Game Studio and designed to offer an introduction into the fundamentals of C# programming.... |
31 August 2009
04:53 GMT |
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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 ... |
13 August 2009
06:21 GMT |
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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, ev... |
11 August 2009
10:18 GMT |
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The Xbox 360 console is one of the most popular in the world, managing to outsell its main rival, the PlayStation 3, while still putting up a good fight against the Nintendo Wii, which is currently top dog, at least according to console sales charts. But if there is one part of the console market that has eluded Mic... |
24 July 2009
02:41 GMT |
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Not that keen on downloading and test driving the Beta of Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit 4.0 Beta for free? Well, Microsoft has upped the stakes, and is offering an incentive for testers that are willing to test the latest development milestone of MAP 4.0 and provide feedback. Essentially, the Redmond-base... |
25 June 2009
05:46 GMT |
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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 bett... |
9 June 2009
10:31 GMT |
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Microsoft has confirmed the next generation of its portable media player, the Zune HD. Directly competing with Apple's iPod touch, Zune HD is touted as the first portable media player that combines a built-in HD Radio receiver, high-definition (HD) video output capabilities, an organic light-emitting diode (OLED... |
27 May 2009
06:44 GMT |
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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 t... |
27 May 2009
06:14 GMT |
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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 th... |
27 May 2009
03:01 GMT |
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Windows Mobile 7 has been rumored for a while now to be the mobile operating system that would come from the Redmond-based Microsoft featuring support for the company's Zune services, and it seems that now the software giant confirms in a way these rumors, by posting on its site a job ad for the Windows Mobile t... |
21 May 2009
04:24 GMT |
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According to the latest news on the Web, Microsoft is getting ready to deliver something to its users as soon as next month. A recently posted tweet says that the Redmond company will come to the market next month with something connected to Zune, while also saying that those willing to purchase a new iPhone or a Pal... |
12 May 2009
10:47 GMT |
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Microsoft has been little shy of slapping Apple over the cost of Mac computers in comparison with PCs, and the software giant shows no signs of stopping. Furthermore, it seems that the tactic is by no means limited to Macs vs PCs, and that marketing campaigns for other products are getting “infected.” The... |
12 May 2009
09:00 GMT |
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Redmond, Washington-based Microsoft is expected to update its Zune media player with the introduction of a new model, which will reportedly be released as the Zune HD, later this year. There is a considerable buzz concerning the release of this new portable media player, which has been going around over the last week... |
16 April 2009
05:13 GMT |
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Microsoft has yet to confirm details via its official channels, but the company is reportedly cooking a major hardware update for its line-up of Zune digital media players. Reports indicate that a Zune HD is in the making, and that the device will be unveiled in the fall of 2009, with the next generation of Microsoft... |
13 April 2009
05:31 GMT |
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Zune users that have also upgraded to Windows 7 Beta Build 7000 or later have been reporting synchronization issues between the digital media player and the operating system. Various reports, including one from David Szabo, Microsoft IW consultant, indicate that Zune is not synchronizing with the first and only Beta ... |
7 April 2009
06:39 GMT |
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We all know that there will not be any Microsoft mobile phone, and no Zune phone is to be expected either, yet it seems that the Redmond company might have some plans of bringing Zune to its Windows Mobile operating system. For what it's worth, the upcoming Windows Mobile 6.5 platform will not get any Zune on ... |
26 March 2009
05:32 GMT |
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