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Microsoft considering making Zune services available to Apple users
Microsoft considering making Zune services available to Apple users
Microsoft is considering whether it should port the Zune software and services to other platforms, including Apple's. There's no guarantee that the Redmondians will end up doing this -- or timetable as to when this could happen -- but it's one of many strategies under active consideration.
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Microsoft: There's Still a Sliver of Hope For Zune On Apple Products [Zune]
Gizmodo — ... this fine afternoon: a Microsoft rep just told Mary Jo Foley that the company is mulling "port[ing] the Zune software and services to other platforms, including Apple's." Hey, yes! Do that! ...

Microsoft Porting Zune Software to Other Platforms — Maybe iPhone?
The iPhone Blog — ... ZDnet is reporting that Microsoft has plans to port their Zune software over to other platforms… and that means rumors of Zune on iPhone. ...

Microsoft considers extending Zune services to Apple users
AppleInsider — ... Published: 12:55 PM EST Some services currently exclusive to Microsoft's Zune platform, such as subscription music downloads, could be extended to Apple products like the iPod in the future, a new report has suggested. Jose Pinero, director of communications for Microsoft's TV, Video and Music Business, told Mary-Jo Foley of ZDNet that his company is considering whether to port Zune software and services to other platforms, like those offered by Apple. In addition to the Zune HD hardware, Microsoft also creates accompanying software for purchasing and playback of music, as ...

Microsoft mulling bringing Zune services to Mac—maybe
Infinite Loop — ... Microsoft's Director of Communications for Microsoft’s TV, Video and Music Business Jose Pinero confirmed to ZDNet this week that the company was mulling over whether to bring Zune services to a number of platforms, including the Mac. This, of course, doesn't mean it's happening anytime soon—"We are evaluating a lot of options in terms of platforms," Pinero said. The company has been working on ...

Microsoft To Bring Zune Services To Mac?
Mac|Life — ... Could Microsoft be bringing their Windows-loving Zune services to the Mac? ZDNet reports that the company is currently contemplating the idea. According to the article and to Microsoft's Director of Communications, Jose Pinero, they are considering whether or not to port their Zune software and service to other devices/platforms, including Apple.  ...

Microsoft Considers Zune On the Mac and Apple Should Offer iTunes Subscriptions
TheAppleBlog — ... Mary Jo Foley reports on her ZDnet blog that Microsoft is seriously considering making Zune services, such as the subscription-based Zune Pass, available to other platforms — and that includes Apple’s very own Mac OS X. ...

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