Category Archives: Zune

Microsoft issues SSL security fix for Zune HD too

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Paul Thurrott

You may recall that Microsoft previously issued an SSL-based security fix for Windows Phone, some months after doing so for mainstream Windows versions. Now, that fix is available for the Zune HD as well. But don’t get too excited, Zune … Continue reading →

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Microsoft shuts down Zune Originals

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Paul Thurrott

Tipped off by a comment in another post, I can confirm that Microsoft has indeed shut down Zune Originals, the web-based Zune HD configuration and customization service. Here’s how the site looks now: What this means, basically, is that you … Continue reading →

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Microsoft is porting Zune HD apps to Windows Phone

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Paul Thurrott

Microsoft revealed recently that it will be porting at least some of its Zune HD apps to Windows Phone. I say “recently,” but the revelation actually occurred 10 days ago on a two-episode-old episode of the Zune Insider podcast. (This … Continue reading →

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New features in Mango’s Music + Videos Hub

Posted on June 4, 2011 by Paul Thurrott

I was at my daughter’s softball game when I received an email alert (on my Windows Phone, naturally) that Microsoft had posted some new information about the Music + Videos hub in Windows Phone “Mango.” (This is my excuse for … Continue reading →

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About Zune. Yes, Microsoft is killing it

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Paul Thurrott

I’ve been stating for a while now that the Zune brand is disappearing. And it is. This is something that’s been happening, slowly, for about a year so far. My guess—and this part is a guess—is that the end game … Continue reading →

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Zune software updated; first Windows Phone update imminent? (No)

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Paul Thurrott

The Zune PC software got a mysterious and unexplained update today. It doesn’t change the version number, from what I can tell. Does this mean the first Windows Phone update is imminent? Of course, we’ve been wondering about that since … Continue reading →

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How you can help improve Zune

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Paul Thurrott

Are you looking to convince Microsoft that it needs to add over-the-air podcast support to the Zune client in Windows Phone 7? Or international support for podcasts? Do you have any other Zune feedback, feature requests, or complaints? Unlike with … Continue reading →

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More new Zune HD apps and games

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Paul Thurrott

Thanks to Eric S. for tipping me off that Microsoft quietly released several new Zune HD apps and games to the Zune Marketplace back on December 16 (and before that as well). Like many, I didn’t even notice. But as … Continue reading →

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Windows Phone app update

Posted on November 25, 2010 by Paul Thurrott

Microsoft this week provided an interesting update on its efforts to promote Windows Phone apps, noting that there are now over 3,000 apps on the Windows Phone Marketplace with over 15,000 developers signed up to deliver Windows Phone apps via … Continue reading →

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Tip: Zune Pass with Windows Phone

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Paul Thurrott

One of the biggest advantages of Windows Phone is that it allows you to access Zune Pass subscription music content over the air. For one low monthly price–$14.99 in the US, though that includes 10 free MP3 song downloads each … Continue reading →

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