Archive for the 'Zune Rumors' Category

Could the next Zune unboxing be like this?

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

So the buzz is HOT over a the possibility of a new Zune device which is has been passed around the FCC and looks like some type of metal apocalyptic homage to Terminator. Since this is most likely a black Zune that was poorly photographed, let’s use our imaginations for minute as we try [...]

Microsoft attempts Savvy Marketing to boost Zune Marketshare

Tuesday, August 19th, 2008

In its quest for exclusivity, Zune has sought studios to provide content that would be exclusive to the Zune Media Player. The Hollywood Reporter says that Microsoft officials have met up with talent agencies and studios to create deals which would create exclusive video content for the Microsoft Zune.
When the Zune incepted, it was lauded [...]

Zune Marketplace on a Nokia phone?

Monday, August 4th, 2008

There are other rumors aside from the Zune Phone going around the mobile phone industry. Another rumor which seems to have just surfaced, is that Nokia may be designing their new handsets to work with Microsoft’s Zune Marketplace. This handset will not be Zune specific, but is rumored to support functionality with the [...]

More Zune Phone Rumors, this time with Nokia

Monday, August 4th, 2008

Nokia is currently working with the Zune team on integration of Zune Marketplace content according to a well placed source within Microsoft. The joint development is directed at content delivery rather than a hardware device according to the source. It has long been assumed by many tech followers that Zune content and software would find [...]

New Zune Phone Rumors

Thursday, July 31st, 2008

With the success of Apple’s iPhone, and Microsoft’s recent acquisition of Danger (the company responsible for the SideKick) there has been lots of fuel for the fire of Zune Rumors.
Another source, the jkOnTheRun blog says that it has information from an anonymous reader that Microsoft is working on a Zune phone. Cross-departmental meetings are being [...]

Phone or no phone? Some say Zune phone is unlikely

Wednesday, July 30th, 2008

Rumor are abound over the much talked about Zune phone, some bloggers are claiming Microsoft has one in the works and many other say they are not. I wish Microsoft would just come out and confirm or deny it already. Jupiter Researches Michael Gartenberg wrote in his blog about his take on this topic. According [...]

iPod Nano may look similar to the 4GB/8GB Zune

Tuesday, July 29th, 2008

iLounge recently reported that they received news from some sources that the next generation of the iPod Nano may have some design changes that give is a Zune-esque feel. This new design will apparently have a larger vertically oriented screen which could be used to watch videos with greater ease. The sources also state [...]

Newest Zune Phone Rumor!

Thursday, July 24th, 2008

There have been vagrant rumors drifting around about a Zune Phone ever since Apple blew the world away with their iPhone. Rumors and mock-up pictures aside, there hasn’t been much legit information that Microsoft is really developing some kind of phone based on the Zune. The only type of development that Microsoft has [...]

Zune Phone Mockups and Speculation

Tuesday, July 15th, 2008

Following Microsoft’s partner conference in the US last week, it seems the answer is clear - you combine all these elements together and make a smartphone based on the Zune software and user interface. Sources close to the situation have confirmed that just such a device is in the works, which is great news as [...]

Joy Division limited edition Zunes start to arrive

Wednesday, June 25th, 2008

Earlier, we posted about the exclusive Joy Division Zune that was going to be made available to resident’s of the US. The production of these sexy signature models was limited to only 500. The Zune contains the newly released documentary on the Joy Division, so far fans it is a must have. [...]