Zune 2.5 released

Zune 2.5 was released today and though the hardware still isn’t available in the UK, I’m off to download for my US sourced device. I’ve really grown to like my 8gb Zune original because of it’s wifi sync and it’s great podcast support. I’ve also handed a couple out to close friends who are equally impressed with the device (the screen usually being the high point) and the desktop software which really is very well crafted.

Lookin’ forward to seeing them in the UK sometime soon – meantime Sarah has all the details on what’s new in 2.5. My personal favourite is a simple one

Windows Live connections. Windows Live Messenger contacts will now be able to see what users are listening to via the Zune software. Clicking on the tracks displayed in the “Now Playing” feature will connect the Windows Live Messenger friend directly to that artist’s page on the Zune Social.

that means I no longer have to use Windows Media Player for that small piece of functionality.

Comments

• Anonymous
  May 05, 2008
  What podcasts are you listening to chap? ;o)

• Anonymous
  May 05, 2008
  Wow, Microsoft still make those?

• Anonymous
  May 06, 2008
  Totally agree about the podcast support.    Also just read that some TV shows will be offered through the service

• Anonymous
  May 06, 2008
  yours of course TC but mainly TED videos but now the GillmorGang too

• Anonymous
  May 06, 2008
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• Anonymous
  May 06, 2008
  abdul...you didn't hear this from me but <cough> http://www.istartedsomething.com/20080507/workaround-tip-enable-zune-marketplac-software-25-nonus/