Zune was a brand of digital media products and services marketed by Microsoft. The brand consisted of portable media players, a music subscription service known as a 'Zune Music Pass', music and video streaming services for the Xbox 360 game console via the Zune Software, music, TV and movie sales, and desktop sync software for Windows PCs and Macs.
Zune was first introduced in November 2006.
The first Zune player, the Zune 30, was released in the same year.
The Zune HD, the last iteration of the Zune player, was released in September 2009.
In October 2011, Microsoft announced that it would no longer produce Zune hardware, but would instead focus on its Zune software and services for Windows Phone and Xbox.
The Apple iPod is a line of portable media players created and marketed by Apple Inc. It is the direct competitor of Zune.
The SanDisk Sansa is a line of portable media players created by SanDisk. It was a competitor of Zune.
Portable media players with music, video and picture capabilities. It was available in various capacities ranging from 4GB to 120GB.
A desktop media player application for Windows PCs and Macs. It allowed users to manage and sync content between their Zune device and computer.
A music subscription service that allowed users to stream and download music from the Zune Marketplace. It offered unlimited access to the music library for a monthly fee.
An online store built into the Zune Software that allowed users to purchase music, TV shows, and movies.
No, the Zune hardware has been discontinued by Microsoft.
Yes, you can still use your Zune player, but you may experience compatibility issues with newer devices and software.
The Zune Music Pass was replaced by the Groove Music Pass in 2015, which has since been discontinued as well.
Yes, you can transfer your music from Zune to iTunes or vice versa using third-party software.
The Zune was generally considered to be on par with other media players at the time of its release, but ultimately failed to gain popularity and market share over the Apple iPod.