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Microsoft Considering Zune Service for Apple Devices
Maximum PC — ... "We are evaluating a lot of options in terms of platforms," Jose Pinero, Director of Communications for Microsoft's TV, Video, and Music Business told ZDNet's Mary-Jo Foley when asked point blank about the possibility of Zune running on Apple devices. "Zune is a music and video service from Microsoft. Period." ...

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The Tech Report: News — ... - obliquely Microsoft considering making Zune services available to Apple users Ars Technica reports ARM takes aim at Intel, sends ...

Could Microsoft target iPod users with Zune services?
The Tech Report: News — ... for much longer). Could Microsoft broaden the reach of Zune software and services to users of Apple devices, however? ZDNet's Mary-Jo Foley seems to think so . Foley spoke to Jose Pinero, who's Director of Communications for the TV, Video, and Music business at Microsoft. When asked if iPod users who run Windows would be interested in using the Zune software, Pinero responded, "We are evaluating a lot of options in terms of platforms." As Foley points out, not all iPod users are in love with iTunes—especially on Windows. Also, Microsoft offers something Apple doesn't: a ...

Microsoft Opening Zune Services To Apple Users?
I4U News — ... Zune isn't just a brand of media player, it's also a subscription-based music and video service that exists outside of any one set of devices. At least, that's the way Microsoft is increasingly starting to view the Zune service in light of disappointing media player sales. While the HD has been a fairly successful device, it's become increasingly clear to all observers that it isn't going to 'kill' the iPod. That's why, according to ZDNet , Microsoft is looking into providing the Zune subscription service to Apple users. Apparently Redmond's thinking is, "If you can't beat ...