Zune on Windows Mobile
Some more news on Zune for Windows Mobile has reached my inbox. We have recently heard Steve Ballmer talking about spreading the service to other platforms, with Windows Mobile certainly being one candidates.
The bad news is that Windows Mobile 6.5 will not in fact be getting the Zune service. The good news is that Zune is very much coming to Windows Mobile 7, and a pretty full implementation of it too (no mention of squirting though 
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Unfortunately for the over the air part of the service Microsoft intends to have the operators very much involved, meaning when music tracks are downloaded via 3G we may end up paying twice as much as if the track was downloaded over WIFI. The Operators will also be involved in billing, with the ability of tracks to be charged directly to your phone bill rather than your credit card.
Of course this also opens up the attractive possibility of cheap music subscriptions being offered as part of your data package when you buy a Windows Mobile 7 Smartphone, which is certainly something I can sign up for.
Keep a close eye on WMPoweruser.com (RSS feed here) for the latest Windows Mobile (7 and other) news.
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Tags: windows mobile, windows mobile 7, zune, zune for windows mobile 7
thats cool.
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Damn you’re getting all the good scoops! That’s right you heard it here first folks!
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aleis Reply:
March 25th, 2009 at 5:15 pm
man to be honest…if it wasnt for this site…my winmo experience would be SO much worst!
im sorry but, i believe winmo is dying.
and microsoft refusal to get better quality phones…is KILLING THEM!
next year…if i dont have a capacitive screen on winmo…
im afraid to say it…but…pre, android… HI!
still cant do iphone ugh!
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wreiad Reply:
March 25th, 2009 at 5:29 pm
So you’re laeving because of capacitive screens?
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aleis Reply:
March 25th, 2009 at 5:46 pm
dude…I CANT TAKE IT!!
capacitive actually responds to your electrons!
plus you can actually SEE the screen in the sunlight.
dude it gets no better!
its nothing more accurate.
and since i am not asian i am not worried about writing characters.
i`ll wait and see…but…i am LEANING!
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Dave Reply:
March 26th, 2009 at 11:31 am
i really think the same way
i am not sure but i think wm is dying… sorry
Wait, aren’t Zune services coming this “calendar year”:?
http://wmpoweruser.com/?p=2943
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admin Reply:
March 25th, 2009 at 4:42 pm
Doesnt look like it, does it, but maybe the Zune Marketplace will come to X-box very soon.
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wreiad Reply:
March 25th, 2009 at 4:47 pm
Guess it was a change of plans if anythng else. Do you have anymore pics?
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admin Reply:
March 25th, 2009 at 4:54 pm
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wreiad Reply:
March 25th, 2009 at 4:57 pm
I’ll take that as a yes then! *crosses fingers* I hope Zune arrives to Windows on time. I’m sick of all these delays
I *think* that’s good news.
Regardless of the operator tie in for paid content, Zune will play my tunes using its sexy interface right?
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wreiad Reply:
March 25th, 2009 at 4:46 pm
No one knows for now.. Media player will change, and Windows Mobile 7 will sport a Zune-like interface:
http://www.engadget.com/photos/is-this-windows-mobile-7/561242/
http://www.engadget.com/photos/is-this-windows-mobile-7/561267/
http://www.engadget.com/photos/is-this-windows-mobile-7/561251/
http://www.engadget.com/photos/is-this-windows-mobile-7/561266/
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Can anyone help me out in suggesting which one should I gift to my friend. I don’t have much idea about this product but as my friend loves it I want to have it for him… Waiting for your suggestions..
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