Zune software update

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On September 16, 2008, Zune released a software update that brings new features to every Zune portable media player. The new software will allow Zune users to wirelessly stream and download music from the Zune Marketplace store on the go; tag and purchase songs directly from the built-in FM radio; and tap into new, personalized music recommendations and programming.

To allow customers to take full advantage of the new wireless functionality, Zune is working with high-speed Internet access provider Wayport to deliver Zune users free, wireless access to the Zune Marketplace from more than 9,800 participating McDonald's restaurants.

At the same time, Zune Originals is refreshing its collection of custom artwork with fourteen new designs from artists such as Rolito, MWM (Matt W. Moore), Ippei Gyoubu and Aya Kato.

Zune Marketplace offers more than four million songs, eighty percent of which are available as DRM-free MP3s; 8,500 music videos; 3,000 episodes of popular TV shows; and more than 6,000 audio and video podcasts.

Zune customers can pay per track or choose a Zune Pass subscription. Zune Pass subscribers can download or stream music from their Zune or computer interchangeably for a flat rate of $14.99 per month.

Zune also now supports audiobook content from leading distributors including Audible. Zune users can now explore more than fifty thousand books, magazines and newspapers from more than six hundred publishers and content providers.

The Zune PC software is a free download that provides rich discovery and media management capabilities to help consumers make the most of their existing music collections in addition to providing access to the Zune Social and Zune Marketplace so they can add to it.

Zune website: http://www.zune.net/

Zune Originals: http://www.zuneoriginals.net/