Microsoft has confirmed that it plans to ship a rival to Apple's iPod portable music player this year.
The software giant will launch a hardware device and accompanying software products under the 'Zune' brand. Microsoft did not give out any further details.
Speculation about the Microsoft iPod rival surfaced earlier this month, following the launch of the Urge digital music service together with MTV. The service competes with Apple's iTunes.
Apple's combination of iPod and iTunes has allowed it to gain a firm grip on the digital music market.
The Zune devices are expected to start shipping in time for Christmas.
Microsoft confirms rumoured iPod rival
By
Tom Sanders
on Jul 25, 2006 9:31AM
Got a news tip for our journalists? Share it with us anonymously here.
Partner Content
Promoted Content
From Insight to Opportunity: How SMB Service Demand is Shaping the Next Growth Wave for Partners
Tech Buying Budgets for SMBs on the Rise
Tech Data: Driving partner success in a digital-first economy
Shure Microsoft Certified Audio for Teams Rooms
Channel faces AI-fuelled risk as partners lag on data resilience, Dicker Data summit told
.jpg&w=100&c=1&s=0)
_(8).jpg&w=100&c=1&s=0)
