Not too long ago, people purchased their portable media devices (PMD) based on the specific features of that device and the software that works with the device. Many people bought the old school iPods because it had that nifty little wheel and iTunes was extremely intuitive and simple to use....

Before you begin to read this block of text, let me first say that this is a nonpaying gig. That is exactly why we wrote “hiring” with quotes in the title. Okay, now that 90% of you have X’d out, let’s continue. Around here we currently only have two people writing...

We have decided to try a new weekly roundup of posts here at Zunited, giving us even more incentive to continue bringing you the latest news. The past week as actually been quite momentous: the Zune HD got a couple of new applications including an email client, Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen...

It’s true what people say—we change looks on Zunited more times than, well, any other site changes its looks. But then again, it’s kind of our charm. Is it not? No? Well okay, fine. But the point is that we have decided to do so once again. This current look is actually a really...

The Zune Marketplace seems like it’s beginning to trickle down in other places around the world, specifically India this time. Users reported to WMPowerUser that they were able to get on to the Zune Marketplace but there’s one catch—only the applications menu is available....

Students can upgrade from Windows Vista to Windows 7 Professional for just $30 as a limited time offer from Microsoft. Students need to currently be in enrolled in a university with a valid school email address. If a student meets the previous criteria, then they just need to register on...

Despite the date, and yes even we participated in April Fools’ Day, Zune has released a couple of new applications and games for the Zune HD. Users are reporting they have received an email from Zune saying there is an update available for the Facebook application, a new game called BBQ...

The last couple of months for Microsoft—or more specifically Zune—has been quite the chore: rumors have been growing rampant that the company was planning to kill the Zune hardware but keep the software, then there was talk that the company would dissolve Zune into its Live services, and...

Paul Allen, co-founder of Microsoft, says that Bill Gates conspired in decreasing the amount of stake Allen had in the company. He states that he learned of the plan when he eavesdropped on a conversation between Gates and Steve Ballmer in 1982. In his new book, Idea Man: A Memoir Of the...

Microsoft officially released its real first update to the new Windows Phone platform early this week, but the rollout didn’t go as smoothly as anyone had hoped. In a video with Channel 9 as part of MIX11, via WinRumors, Microsoft’s own Joe Belfiore was tasked with explaining all...

One of the better features for Windows Phone 7—or any Zune device for that matter—is the Zune Pass. It allows you to download as many songs as you want and keep 10 (yes, forever) for a monthly fee of $15. But a new application for WP7 may prove to be a bit of competition for the...

Tomorrow March 15th Microsoft is said to release some big news, for one of their major platforms. In case you do not already know, Microsoft’s major platforms are Zune, PC/Windows, Xbox, and Windows Phone. With the release of IE9 today March 14th, it is narrowed down to Zune, Xbox, and...

Microsoft has released its latest ad for Windows Phone 7, and it doesn’t involve anyone running into walls or falling down on moving walkways–regardless of how funny those were. The new ad actually seems to incorporate actual testimonials from users of the new operating system...

We at Zunited love Microsoft’s Windows Phone 7 ads, but we think that the guy who made this–We Love Windows Phone–deserves to be hired. If not only for how cool the above ad looks! Thanks to WPCentral, where we first saw the ad. Wanna help us out?DiggMoreShare on Tumblr Pin...

2Play Mobile, the same company that released Penalty! Flick Soccer for the Zune HD, is apparently gearing up to release three new games for the Zune Marketplace. Though, it’s still not clear whether it will be for the Zune HD or Windows Phone 7. The company has three games listed as...

The most popular game on multiple mobile operating systems, iOS included, will finally make its way to Microsoft’s Windows Phone 7. After months of speculation, waiting, and a final confirmation, Microsoft officially announced today at the company’s Spring Showcase in San Francisco...

Earlier today, ZuneSpring put up a new addition to ZuneSpring Live which including news of new apps and updates very soon. Later today these new apps were released and they are Zune Reader, Shuffle by album, and Penalty! Flick Soccer. As for the updates, we have 2 updates for Windows Live...

*Too long; didn’t read notation below “The Zune brand is dead! Off with Microsoft’s head! The end is where we’ve been lead!” In the news today is that Microsoft is trying to slowly, but very surely, kill of the Zune brand name. They want to take all of the...

This is a simple tutorial showing you how to make the best wallpapers for your Zune HD. Wallpaperio Wallpaperio is a program I have just discovered that lets you make wallpapers for your Zune HD, or any other model with ease. the aspect ratio is set, and you can choose zoom levels. Step 1:...

Greg Sullivan, Microsoft senior product manager, told Bloomberg that the company shipped more than 2 million Windows Phone 7 devices to mobile carriers last quarter. The last time Microsoft was asked that question, the number was 1.5 million… which perhaps indicates that the platform is...

The new year has begun and been in full swing for some time now, and so has the Microsoft news… and yet, nothing displayed on Zunited. That’s probably because we lost our groove. But we’re gaining it back. How? By posting a roundup of all the top news and tidbits from each...

Hello my fellow Zunited members and frequent visitors, We’ve had quite the downtime… since last year! Ha, get it? Because last year was only a couple of days ago… okay, well, very lame humor aside, we have had some bad downtime in the last several days. And I figured it was...

“I still prefer a real female, call me nostalgic…” says a user comment on a YouTube video featuring the latest in Kinect technology. ThriXXX, a company that specializes in adult games for consoles (which was new to me), has developed their latest hit using Kinect and guess...

The Zune HD has received yet another new batch of fresh apps and updates, this time some major updates. First, lets start off with the new apps. The first app I will discuss, is A Beanstalk Tale. The game is made by DiNoGames or Dirk of ZuneBoards this is his second game in the marketplace for...

MobilityDigest was able to go through Windows Phone 7′s registry via a homebrew application and found some interesting entries. First of which is Visual Voicemail, which would potentially allow users to view their voicemail inboxes without having to go through the automated command...

LISTENER EMAILS IS BACK!!!! And we read three in this installment of the Zunited Podcast. Fun times! Besides that, this week on the Zunited podcast we talk about Microsoft embracing homebrew apps for Windows Phone 7, how Zune originals now etches any image you want, and talk about the new...

Sometime last night, an update to Zune Originals hit, and this update brought some new features and deals. First off, we have the whole etch idea, You can upload an image, or even your Xbox Live avatar to the program and it is engraved on the back of the Zune HD of your choice. Sadly, when I...

Everything has described before seems to be in order. Although it seems you can only highlight entire words instead of portions of words which may or may not be a big deal to certain consumers. [Source: PocketNow via WinRumors] Update: The video seems to be having some problems while it...

We’re a little slow on this one (throw me a bone, I’ve been sick all week!!) but Sakai was correct in the podcast when he said that ChevronWP7 has gone the way of the Dodo bird. The guys behind ChevronWP7, a jailbreaking tool for Windows Phone 7, were contacted by Microsoft’s...

Ever since I saw that tweet above, I knew some great promotion went on during The Ellen Show for Windows Phone. And I was not disappointed. Thanks to MobileDigest — they posted the video below of how Windows Phone 7 was given the proper product placement treatment on the talk...

When Microsoft announced Windows Phone 7 earlier this Fall, they began with stating that a feature they’ve heard their customers want is copy and paste. They assured that it would be coming in January 2011 and sure it enough it seems like the early builds of the update hold true to...

We talk everything Windows Phone 7. Like. Everything WP7. Then, Wikileaks somehow comes up and then we talk about how everyone wanted Kinect in our Rapid Fire section. Episode #: 128 | Date: 12/4/10 | Title: Kinects hit through the roof (and WP7 stuff) | Hosts: Michael, Jon, and...

Today, Microsoft announced a new rewards program for the Xbox 360 and Xbox Live. This program is similar to Nintendo and Sony’s programs that are currently available. In the program you earn points for activities such as renewing subscriptions (Netflix, Xbox Live, and Zune) and buying...

ChevronWP7 — the Windows Phone 7 jailbreak joint venture of Long Zheng, Chris Walsh, and Rafael Rivera — has now released a custom ringtones manager for Microsoft’s latest mobile operating system. Not having custom ringtones (even for pay ringtones) has been a common...

I think Microsoft is timing these things a little too perfectly. 1 million in 10 days and now 2.5 in 25 days. Recently we reported how Kinect sales have been going quite well for the company. The software giant stated that they project 5 million Kinects would sell by year’s end, and now...