There’s rumor around saying that Microsoft is going to released a phone soon, maybe the Zune + Phone, Zune Phone. It will be running on WindowsMobile7, and will come with the same video resolution as the ultra-sharp 720p Zune HD and a 5.0-megapixel camera. According to the rumors, Microsoft will be revealing it in couple of months.

[via Dvice]

Microsoft has released its Zune HD. It comes with a 3.3 inch touchscreen, HD radio, HD TV out – view 720p video on your HDTV (you will need a Zune HD AV dock which is sold separately), and Wifi which allows you to buy, stream, and update your music, download free games, and surf the web in any wi-fi hotspot and sync wirelessly to a PC. Zune HD is available now, ship worldwide at here. More pictures after the break.

Microsoft officially announced its Zune HD. The flash-based Zune HD comes with strong metal design and is the fist to feature touchscreen, a 3.3″ 16:9 widescreen capacitive OLED with multitouch with 480×272 resolution. The Zune HD will be the first portable media player to feature HD radio which display song and artist info and far better sound quality than traditional radio. It also has a HD (720p) video-out, accelerometer, Wifi (which will be battery sucking when it is on) for multitouch browsing with a portable browser based on Internet Explorer. The released date only specified as “early fall”.

Press release
For Immediate Release
May 26, 2009
Microsoft Announces the Expansion of the Zune Entertainment Service to New Platform and Markets; Confirms New Zune HD Portable Media Player
Premium Zune digital entertainment service to be available internationally on Xbox LIVE.
REDMOND, Wash. – May 26, 2009 – Microsoft Corp. today announced the evolution of Zune, the company’s end-to-end music and entertainment service, to a new platform and new markets. Zune will extend its video service to Xbox LIVE internationally this fall. This marks an important development in the Zune strategy and brings the Zune brand to more than 17 million international Xbox LIVE subscribers. In addition, Microsoft confirmed the next generation of the Zune portable media player, Zune HD. Available in the U.S. this fall, Zune HD is the first portable media player that combines a built-in HD Radio receiver, high-definition (HD) video output capabilities, organic light-emitting diode (OLED) touch screen, Wi-Fi and an Internet browser.
“The Zune music player is an integral part of the overall Zune experience, and we’re proud to be growing and extending our offering beyond the device,” said Enrique Rodriguez, corporate vice president of the Microsoft TV, Video and Music Business Group. “Delivering on Microsoft’s connected entertainment vision, this news marks a turning point for Zune as it brings cross-platform experiences and premium video content to living rooms around the world.”
Zune Service Expands to New Platform
Zune will be a premium partner in the Xbox LIVE Video Marketplace, bringing an exciting catalog of TV and film to the platform. Zune will occupy the first slot within the Xbox user interface in the Xbox LIVE Video Marketplace, exposing the Zune brand experience to millions of new consumers for the first time. At the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) next week, attendees will see firsthand how Zune integrates into Xbox LIVE to create a game-changing entertainment experience.
Introducing Zune HD
Zune HD is the next iteration of the Zune device family and brings a new level of listening and viewing experiences to the portable media player category.
• Zune HD comes with a built-in HD Radio receiver so users can listen to higher-quality sound than traditional radio on the go. Users also will have access to the additional song and artist data broadcast by HD Radio stations as well as additional channels from their favorite stations multicasting in HD. If you don’t like the song playing on your station’s HD channel, switch to its HD2 or HD3 channels for additional programming.
• The bright OLED touch screen interface allows users to flip through music, movies and other content with ease, and the 16:9 widescreen format display (480×272 resolution) offers a premium viewing experience on the go.
• The HD-compatible output lets Zune HD customers playback supported HD video files from the device through a premium high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) audiovisual docking station (sold separately) direct to an HD TV in 720p.*
• Zune HD will include a full-screen Internet browser optimized for multitouch functionality.
• Zune HD is Wi-Fi enabled, allowing for instant streaming to the device from the more than 5 million-track Zune music store.
More information on Zune and related images is available at http://www.zune.net/press and http://www.zune.net/ZuneHD.
About Zune
Zune is Microsoft’s music and entertainment brand that provides an integrated digital entertainment experience. The Zune platform includes a line of portable digital media players, elegant software, the Zune Marketplace online store, Zune Pass music subscription service, and the Zune Social online music community, created to help people discover more music. Zune is part of Microsoft’s Entertainment and Devices Division and supports the company’s software-based services vision to help drive innovation in the digital entertainment space. More information can be found online at http://www.zune.net/en-us/press.
About Xbox LIVE
Xbox LIVE connects more than 17 million members across 26 countries to each other and the entertainment they love. Home of more content from one remote than can be found from any device connected to the television, Xbox LIVE is also a unified online social network bringing friends together, no matter where they are – in the living room or across the world. More information and Xbox LIVE membership can be found online at http://www.xbox.com/en-us/live.
About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT”) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.
* Supported 720p HD video files play on the device, downscaled to fit the screen at 480 x 272 – not HD resolution. Zune HD and AV Dock, and an HDTV (all sold separately) are required to view video at HD resolution.
HD Radio™ and the HD Radio logo are proprietary trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corp.

[via Gizmodo]

It has been long time since I heard Zune. The latest leaked shots and rumor, is that the Zune HD. No specs, no price, no availability but only pictures. I believe new Zune is on its way. More pictures after the break.

[via Engadget]

Microsoft has released new ads for its Zune music player, featuring Commom, Afrika Bambaataa and Mixview. It’s about Zune 3.0 software with Mixview and Channels. Check it out after the break.

[via Gizmodo]

Here’s the special edition Zune with the Gears of War 2. The Zune will comes with the full Gears of War 1 soundtrack, nine Gears of War videos (trailers and such), and 244 images such as concept art and photos of people who worked on the game. Gizmodo got their hands on with it, check it out after the break.

Yeah here comes the limited edition Zune 2s, the 80GB and 8GB, limited to 10 units only worldwide. It is made in collaboration with a company called ‘Goods’. Someone is putting it up on the eBay with a startbid of $300. I’m sure it will look nice if it is in black and gold. More pictures after the break.

[via Techeblog]

Wanted to have a different Zune from others? Check these tattoos. Zune Originals has collaborated with some artists for the limited edition Zune Artist Series. The limited edition Zune Artist Series will have some tattoo engraving behind. Some of the well known artists are Aya Kato and Matt W. Moore. Purchase a new Zune PMP from the online store and choose your favorite tattoo. Few more design after the break.

[via TechFresh]

Engadget got their hands-on with the new Zune, the blue 8GB Zune and black 120GB Zune. Yeah, they’re still holding smudges and fingerprints and they’re still in 2.5 software but there a words that the version 3.0 will be released today.

Anyway, both of them are already available for sale, click here.

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The lucky one at a Fry’s in Atlanta managed to get 120GB Zune before the official released which expected on the 9th September 2008. There are unboxing pics and receipt to prove it but there are bit blurry. Looks like it is priced around $250. Continue reading for more pictures.

[via Slashphone]