Microsoft updated the Zune Software Today to get ready for the spring update. Included in it are things like Drivers for the Zune Phone, and a little known support for AVI files. Microsoft said it would be doing this later this spring.
The Catch: You can open the file in the software and view it in the collection, but at least as of now you have to convert it to sync to any device.
I assume this means we will just see a firmware update later this spring for the Zune HD to open it up to AVI files and add smart DJ. I’m still waiting on that Facebook app though…
Update: The playlist icons have been changed to black per user request as they were to bright in the pin menus on the Zune HD.
Michael Yaeger of the Zune team tweeted the following earlier today. Smart DJ is like Apple’s Genius, allowing you to create auto playlists. Later this spring we’ll be seeing it on the devices instead of just the software.
“I’m showing off Smart DJ on the Zune HD at CES…plans to release this to the public later this spring.”
Costco has leaked that the new Wireless N network adapter for the XBOX. The question is what will be coming on that day besides it.
Microsoft has said that new apps for the Zune HD would be coming this month sometime, and the 10th is a Tuesday. The typical day for Microsoft to send out Zune Updates.
XBOX is also supposed to be getting an update sometime this month. So will we see the new stuff out this month on the 10th? Only time will tell.
Microsoft Cares on twitter was nice enough to record the above video of the Zune HD. At 15 seconds left to go there is a menu that includes apps after they click on Marketplace.
The above picture is from the FCC filings of the Zune HD. The Earbuds used in their tests were the Zune Premium Earbuds V2. So are these the ones that will be included? Click on them image to show it better…
Microsoft has released a beta version of their free security software today. The limited beta is limited to 75,000 downloads. So this is very very limited on the number they are giving out. I have grabbed a copy for my netbook.
Also according to ZDNet, you’ll need to be in the U.S., Israel, or Brazil to try out the beta, and like most early downloads from Microsoft, you’ll need to sign in with a Live account to get rolling (I also had to complete a Microsoft Connect registration and a survey). MSE is available for Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7 (including both 32- and 64-bit for Vista and Windows 7).
Another thing worth noting is you must have a genuin version of Windows.
