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Engadget: Microsoft readies Zune service for non-Zune devices, Marketplace appears in WinMo 6.5 screenshot
Engadget Mobile: Microsoft readies Zune service for non-Zune devices, Marketplace appears in WinMo 6.5 screenshot
CrunchGear: Microsoft splits up Zune team, new hardware still coming though
Microsoft readies Zune service for non-Zune devices, Marketplace appears in WinMo 6.5 screenshot
Engadget —
We're just days away from Mobile World Congress where Microsoft is expected to make a few notable annoucements. Until then, we have to settle for all the hints and innuendo we can gather as Redmond attempts to win back the hearts, minds, and pocketbooks of consumers infatuated with Android, WebOS, and whatever Apple's got cookin'. Like these supposed 6.5 ...
Microsoft readies Zune service for non-Zune devices, Marketplace appears in WinMo 6.5 screenshot
Engadget Mobile —
Filed under: Multimedia, Windows Mobile
We're just days away from Mobile World Congress where Microsoft is expected to make a few notable annoucements. Until then, we have to settle for all the hints and innuendo we can gather as Redmond attempts to win back the hearts, minds, and pocketbooks of consumers infatuated with Android, WebOS, ...
Microsoft splits up Zune team, new hardware still coming though
CrunchGear —
When Microsoft started laying folks off in January, we were afraid the Zune might be directly affected; it was. The big wigs at Redmond separated the Zune department into hardware and software teams. The bulk of the developers went into the software and services department where they are headed-up by the same suit that runs Microsoft’s Mediaroom and Media Center TV businesses. Interestingly enough, the hardware geeks are now working with the WinMo guys. We kind of figured it would have been the other way around.
The Zune has a great interface. The OS is really the only reason to buy a Zune. The hardware was sufficient enough, but the ...
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Technologizer —
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Microsoft’s Zune Team Reorganizes, Retrenches
Podcasting News —
CNet’s Ina Fried reports on Microsoft’s quiet reorganization of their Zune team:
The software and services portion of the Zune team–the bulk of its staff–will be added to the portfolio of Enrique Rodriguez, the vice president who currently runs Microsoft’s Mediaroom and Media Center TV businesses.
The hardware team, meanwhile, will now report to Tom Gibbons, who also leads the hardware design efforts within Microsoft’s Windows Mobile unit.
Microsoft’s ...
Zune goes beyond Zune
SolSie.com —
Zune goes beyond Zune In a recent interview with CBS Cnet, Enrique Rodriguez, Microsoft VP unveiled that Zune software connecting to Zune marketplace will expand to other hardware platforms, more than just Microsoft’s own devices. [image] It is natural to think, at least the first wave of Zune supported devices would be the Windows Mobile powered phones. The WM phones are made by a number of hardware manufacturers so the inclusion of Zune software would be easy for the new devices that come with the new version of OS (WM 6.5). The older devices will be subject to hardware manufacturer and wireless operator, carriers discretion. (Read our previous article ). ...
Microsoft Still Not Killing Zune, Tries Zune Exec Team Shakeup
Silicon Alley Insider —
Microsoft (MSFT) has tried everything it can think of to turn things around for the Zune, which saw sales fall 54% last holiday season. Price cuts didn't work. Free wi-fi at McDonald's didn't work. Music recommendation didn't work. Microsoft even tried astrology -- didn't work.
But still not giving up: Now Microsoft is re-orging its Zune executive team, which means a Zune shutdown is probably off the table for quite a while:
CNET: Microsoft has quietly reorganized its Zune team, splitting up the hardware and software teams...
The software and services portion of the Zune ...
Zune Team Split
Gearlog —
As if we needed more evidence that Microsoft is looking for new avenues in which to expand its Zune software (ahem, Windows Mobile, anyone?), the company has quietly split the music player's team. Software and services no fall under the Mediaroom and Media Center TV head, Enrique Rodriguez. The hardware side will be supervised by Windows Mobile head, Tom Gibbons.
The move, of course, follow massive layoffs in Redmond, which impacted the Zune team--though the company hasn't said to what degree.
"Zune the service needs to transcend Zune the device," Rodriguez told CNET.
Microsoft Keeps Trying With Zune; Restructures Hardware, Software Teams
paidContent —
In the latest twist to Microsoft's Zune saga—and its quest to decouple the Zune "platform" from the device itself—Microsoft is reorganizing the Zune team along the hardware and software lines. The bulk of the staff remain with the software and services unit, which will now be overseen by Enrique Rodriguez, VP of Microsoft's TV division; the hardware development team will now report to Tom Gibbons, who heads up hardware design for Windows Mobile.
According to CNET, the restructuring came amid Microsoft's unprecedented round of layoffs last month, which reportedly cut deep into the struggling Zune division. Rodriguez told CNET that the change was ...
Once more, with feeling: Microsoft says isn’t making its own phone
All about Microsoft —
February 17th, 2009 Once more, with feeling: Microsoft says isn’t making its own phone Posted by Mary Jo Foley @ 7:53 am Categories: Apple , Channel , Corporate strategy , OEMs , Windows Mobile , Zune Tags: Phone , Mobile , Microsoft Corp. , Telecom & Utilities , Mary Jo Foley Microsoft officials emphasized again this week that the company is not — contrary to evidence and opinion — making its own Microsoft-branded phone. Financial analysts attending the Mobile World Congress show in Barcelona this week asked Andy Lees, Senior Vice President for Mobile Communications, ...
Microsoft's next-generation Zunes: The end of the line?
All about Microsoft —
April 10th, 2009 Microsoft's next-generation Zunes: The end of the line? Posted by Mary Jo Foley @ 7:57 am Categories: Apple , Channel , Code names , Corporate strategy , Mobile services ("Pink"/"Rouge") , Windows Mobile , Zune Tags: Microsoft Zune , Microsoft Corp. , Team Management , Microsoft Windows , Advertising & Promotion , Operating Systems , Handhelds , Management , Software , Marketing The Zune hardware team that Microsoft moved into the Windows Mobile unit earlier this year still has one more media-player refresh ...
Non-touch: Still on the Windows Mobile 7 feature list?
All about Microsoft —
Microsoft Zune HD: Going beyond the specs
All about Microsoft —
September 15th, 2009 Microsoft Zune HD: Going beyond the specs Posted by Mary Jo Foley @ 5:36 am Categories: Apple , Corporate strategy , Internet Explorer , MSN , Windows CE , Windows Mobile , Windows client , Xbox , Xbox Live , Zune Tags: Microsoft Zune , Microsoft Corp. , Microsoft Windows , Media Players , Mobile Operating Systems , Advertising & Promotion , Tools & Techniques , Web Browsers , Digital Music , Digital Media On September 15, Microsoft and its retail partners began selling ...
Microsoft kicks off its Windows uber-branding campaign
All about Microsoft —
October 6th, 2009 Microsoft kicks off its Windows uber-branding campaign Posted by Mary Jo Foley @ 6:06 am Categories: Advertising , Apple , Azure , Channel , Corporate strategy , Utility/cloud computing , Windows CE , Windows Live , Windows Mobile , Windows client , Xbox , Xbox Live , Zune Tags: Phone , Microsoft Windows Mobile , Mobile , Microsoft Zune , Microsoft Corp. , Microsoft Windows , Operating Systems , Mobile Operating Systems , Mobile Applications , Handhelds October 6 is the retail ...
