While the Microsoft Zune is often remembered as a commercial failure that lost the MP3 war to Apple’s iPod, it was an incredibly innovative device. Many of its core functionalities laid the groundwork for how we consume media today.
Here are 5 brilliant Microsoft Zune features that were way ahead of their time: 1. The Zune Pass (The Precursor to Spotify)
Long before Apple Music or Spotify popularized the all-you-can-listen streaming model, Microsoft launched the Zune Pass in 2006. For $14.99 a month, subscribers could download and stream unlimited music from the Zune Marketplace. Reminiscing About Zunes – Nathan Dyer
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