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  • Zune zipping its way to Macs

    Zune zipping its way to Macs

    Making it easier to sync your WP7 device 13 October 2010 11:30 GMT

    Put this one down as a mystery still yet to be unravelled.

    It's being reported that Microsoft's UK head of marketing for mobile service in the UK, Oded Ran, tweeted:

    "Daily #WP7 ANNOUNCEMENT: I'm glad to confirm that Mac users would...

  • MSN Music gets Zune treatment

    MSN Music gets Zune treatment

    Integration ahead of UK launch 29 September 2010 9:16 GMT

    Microsoft, fresh from the news that it will be bringing its Zune music and video service to the UK, has announced plans to integrate MSN Music into the software.

    What this means is Zune content will be accessible via MSN Music, with the Zune...

  • Microsoft: Zune for Windows Phone 7, PC and Xbox 360 coming to UK. Phones, Audio, Gaming, Software, PC software, Xbox 360, Windows Phone 7, Microsoft, Zune 0

    Microsoft: Zune for Windows Phone 7, PC and Xbox 360 coming to UK

    Three screens will sync content between them 21 September 2010 0:00 GMT

    Microsoft has announced that it is bringing its Zune music and video service to the UK in the very near future.

    Although the Redmond, USA based company wouldn't be drawn on an exact launch date, executives for the company have confirmed to...

  • Zune PC software to be Windows Phone 7's iTunes. Phones, Windows Phone 7, Microsoft, Zune, Software 0

    Zune PC software to be Windows Phone 7's iTunes

    Microsoft confirms it's to become Syncing client 21 September 2010 0:00 GMT

    Microsoft has told Pocket-lint that it's Zune PC software will be the software hub for Windows Phone 7 handsets when they launch in the next couple of weeks.

    The new Zune software, which will be updated to version 4.7, will be available to...

  • Zune Pass now available in the UK.....sort of

    Zune Pass now available in the UK.....sort of

    Microsoft getting ready for Windows Phone 7 launch 19 July 2010 12:21 GMT

    The Zune.net services look like they are heading to Britain, with reports suggesting that Microsoft temporarily opened up a signing up page for UK subscribers.

    Liveside.net reported that one of its readers was able to sign up for an account...

  • Zune to get Windows Phone 7 OS?

    Zune to get Windows Phone 7 OS?

    Support dropped on native platform 10 March 2010 11:17 GMT

    The next edition of Microsoft's Zune MP3 player might run the company's Windows Phone 7 operating system, if rumours are to be believed. Fuelling that suggestion Microsoft has confirmed that its XNA platform - used to create games on the Xbox and Zune ...

  • First photos surface of Project Pink

    First photos surface of Project Pink

    Microsoft's mobile phone emerges 5 March 2010 9:50 GMT

    The first few photos of Microsoft's "Project Pink" handset have found their way onto the Web. Like every spy shot ever, they're blurry and free of detail, but appear to depict a landscape QWERTY slider with an interesting black and green colour scheme....

  • VIDEO: Windows Phone 7 Series demo time

    VIDEO: Microsoft Windows Phone 7 Series demo time

    MWC 2010: See the new OS in rendered action 15 February 2010 17:34 GMT

    Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has unveiled the next generation of its Windows Mobile platform with the announcement of Windows Phone 7 Series out at the Mobile World Congress event in Barcelona.

    With hardware not due out until "Holiday 2010"...

  • Microsoft unveils next-gen Windows Phone 7 Series

    Microsoft unveils next-gen Windows Phone 7 Series

    MWC 2010: With Xbox LIVE games and Zune music and video 15 February 2010 17:02 GMT

    Microsoft has revealed the "Windows Phone 7 Series" at Mobile World Congress, the next-gen version of its Windows Mobile platform. CEO Steve Ballmer announced the launch during a press conference which will bring together both Xbox LIVE games and the...

  • Zune phone confirmed in software update

    Zune phone confirmed in software update

    Driver file references "Phone" device 26 January 2010 18:03 GMT

    Microsoft has just issued a software update for its Zune MP3 player that appears to confirm the existence of the much-rumoured Project Pink, or as it's better known, the Zune Phone.

    Deep in the Zune.inf driver files included in the update are...

  • Zune services considered for iPods, other platforms

    Zune services considered for iPods, other platforms

    Meanwhile, "next step is mobile phones" 7 October 2009 12:17 GMT

    Seemingly giving up on the bigger picture as far as hardware goes, Microsoft is considering offering its Zune software and services to other platforms, ZDNet reports.

    The whisper is a credible one - it comes direct from Jose Pinero, director...

  • iFixit's Zune HD tear-down is complete

    iFixit's Zune HD tear-down is complete

    Detailed hardware analysis ready to peruse 16 September 2009 11:13 GMT

    Following the deconstruction of the brand new iPods last week, iFixit has given the same treatment to Microsoft's new Zune HD PMP.

    Of particular interest to those who care about what components the new player is comprised of, it seems it's...

  • Zune HD goes on sale in the US

    Zune HD goes on sale in the US

    Microsoft's new media player gets retail debut as Zune software updated 15 September 2009 11:17 GMT

    The Microsoft Zune HD is now available in the States, while an update for the Zune PC software has also now been released.

    For the first time, both standard and high-def movies can be purchased or rented through the Zune Marketplace online...

  • PHOTOS: Zune HD. Audio, MP3 players, Microsoft, Zune, Zune HD, Photos 0

    PHOTOS: Zune HD

    Hands-on with the yet to be released MP3 player 24 August 2009 3:00 GMT

    We don't do Mr Blurrycam here at Pocket-lint, instead we take out the biggest camera we have and make sure that when we get a photo hands-on with the latest gadget you get the pictures crisp and clear.

    The latest grab? The Zune HD when it...

  • Microsoft courting iPhone developers for Zune?

    Microsoft courting iPhone developers for Zune?

    Third-party apps on the agenda 14 August 2009 11:22 GMT

    If reports are accurate, then Microsoft is attempting to rope the developers of popular iPhone apps into developing for the Zune HD, going as far to offer "a bucket of money".

    John Gruber at Daring Fireball recieved an email from the developer...

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