The lights go off at Zune.net as final pieces are put in place for Xbox Music

WP Central The lights go off at Zune.net as final pieces are put in place for Xb

As we move ever closer to the launch of Windows viii we also near the relaunch of Microsoft's music services. All traces of Zune branding are being replaced with the upcoming Xbox Music.

On trying to go to www.zune.internet nosotros now go a re-direct to Xbox.com to be told that Zune Music is now Xbox Music. We're going to miss that crazy pink and white website but it's had its time.

Microsoft didn't take much luck with its iPod competitor but the devices and the eat as much as you like music service was much loved by those in the know. The Zune service, while innovative at the time, failed to go along footstep with the rest and vicious backside in features and content. Microsoft have been tidying up their oftentimes confusing branding and now entertainment products are going to become the Xbox name.

RIP Zune

Helpfully, the Xbox redirect actually has a FAQ department near what is happening. Perhaps Microsoft should have made this alter when they announced Xbox Music instead of leaving existing customers confused. The folio does notwithstanding allow for contacting Zune Support and downloading the Zune Software so the rebranding isn't fully complete. The Zune desktop software is essential for Windows Phone 7 for updating and file management, nosotros nonetheless haven't had any indication this volition be updated to reverberate the new naming.

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With the destruction of the Zune site comes the promise of greater things. With a new website will come a host of new features and nosotros're excited to come across a radical comeback to the often clunky and confusing Zune site. We're being promised new social features forth with a radically expanded music collection, topping thirty million tracks. Nosotros'll accept browse and lucifer capabilities along with Xbox Music clients for iOS and Android. We'd similar to see a massive hike in music discovery features and perhaps concert guides too.

The Zune service was near in that location with its prepare of features, we're excited to see Microsoft take Music seriously over again. This service will exist pre-installed on every Windows 8 and Windows RT device forth with Windows Telephone viii and Xbox 360. At present we take so many dissimilar services, each offering an incomplete picture, will Xbox Music be able to finally offer the best overall service? Only fourth dimension will tell.

Feeling sad panda near the loss of zune.net? What practise yous recollect is coming with Xbox Music?

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