What's New with Zune
NEW IN ZUNE

 

Buy from FM

Tune in to your favorite stations while on the go. Hear a song you like? Tag it for later purchase.

Browse Zune Marketplace wirelessly

Near a wireless hotspot? Shop for music and more right from your player.

Discover millions, keep ten

Zune Pass just got better. With the new Zune Pass subscription, you can download all the music you like from our multi-million-song library and now you'll keep ten of your favorites every month. Best of all, it's still only $14.99 a month.


Download Zune 3.0 software

device features
Zune players
New capacities

We've added 16GB and 120GB devices to the lineup, both with a glossy black front and a black metal back.

 

Buy from FM

Hear a song you like while listening to the radio on your Zune? Your device will identify it, and download it the next time you sync. Learn more or watch our demo video.

 

Browse Zune Marketplace wirelessly

Download music directly to your Zune: at home, at a café… wherever there's a wireless hotspot. Watch our demo video.

Zune has partnered with high-speed Internet access provider Wayport to let customers wirelessly shop Zune Marketplace on their player at more than 9,800 McDonald's restaurants across the U.S.

 

New Zune Originals

Even more designs for you to personalize your Zune.

 

Zune Channels

Combining the best features of podcasts and playlists, subscribe to channels by Billboard, The FADER, and radio stations like KROQ and KEXP. Watch our demo video.

 

Games

Zune players now come with a selection of fun, free games. Play Texas hold 'em, Hexic, Space Battle, Sudoku, or checkers, and make sure to play your collection in the background to create your own game soundtrack. Here's how to get started.

 

Audiobooks

One of our most-requested features is here: audiobooks on your Zune, from Audible.com and OverDrive.

 

Clock

You'll never again wonder what time it is.

Read more about Zune players in our User's Guide.

software features
Zune software
Zune Pass just got better

With the new Zune Pass subscription, you can download all the music you like from our multi-million-song library and now you'll keep ten of your favorites every month. Best of all, it's still only $14.99 a month. Learn more and read our FAQ.

 

Mixview, Just for You, and Now Playing

Dynamic representations of your collection, as well as artist and song recommendations based on what you and other members of the Social are listening to. Watch our demo video.

 

Rich search functionality

Zune software will offer you suggestions as you type, helping you find the name of an artist or band even if you don't know the correct spelling.

 

Social in the software

Set your favorite tracks, update your profile, change your status, and search for other Social members — all from within the software.

Read more about Zune software in our User's Guide.

social features
Zune Social
Windows Live Messenger integration

See your Windows Live Messenger contacts in Zune Social, and invite them to join with a click of the mouse.

 

New reputation badges

Get recognized for being a top reviewer or top forum poster.

 

E-mail notifications

Get a weekly digest of your friends' activities and real-time notifications of new messages and comments.

 

More play data

In addition to number of total plays, now see how many times a track has been added as a favorite or sent to a friend.

Read more about Zune Social in our User's Guide.