Internet access provider Wayport enables wireless music downloads for Zune customers in Wi-Fi hot spots at more than 9,800 McDonald's restaurants.
REDMOND, Wash., Sept. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Zune, Microsoft Corp.'s
end-to-end music and entertainment service, today released its much
anticipated free software update that will bring new features to every Zune
portable media player. Revealed last week, the new software will allow Zune
users to wirelessly stream and download music from the Zune Marketplace store
on the go; tag and purchase songs directly from the built-in FM radio; and tap
into new, personalized music recommendations and programming. To allow
customers to take full advantage of the new wireless functionality, Zune today
announced that it is working with high-speed Internet access provider Wayport
Inc. to deliver Zune users free, wireless access to the Zune Marketplace from
more than 9,800 participating McDonald's(R) restaurants across the U.S.
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'Wayport is pleased to be working with Microsoft to make it easier for
Zune users to access music on the go,' said Dan Lowden, vice president of
business development and marketing for Wayport. 'Our ability to enable and
manage applications and devices over converged networks creates exciting new
opportunities for our clients to attract new customers whose digital lifestyle
extends beyond their home and office.'
More Colors and Custom Designs
Zune Originals, the online store designed to let consumers customize their
Zune player with laser-engraved art and personal text, now also offers
exclusive color combinations. In addition to the recently announced Zune 16
and Zune 120 available in black at retailers nationwide, Zune Originals
(http://www.zuneoriginals.net) also will offer the Zune 16 in blue, red, pink
and green as an online exclusive. In addition, Zune Originals is refreshing
its collection of custom artwork with 14 eye-catching new designs from artists
such as Rolito, MWM (Matt W.
