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September 14, 2006 Software maker won't replace tracks bought on iTunes as rumors suggested, but the Zune will come in a unique color. TAGS: Microsoft Zune, Apple iTunes, owner, Apple Computer, Microsoft Corp., music, color, Apple iPod, CD, PC

April 4, 2007 Software maker to add EMI's unprotected songs to its service. Also on tap: Zunes in pink and watermelon red.Photo: Zune coming up rosy TAGS: Microsoft Zune, EMI Group Plc., digital-rights management, song, Apple Computer, software company, Apple iTunes, Microsoft Corp., music, Apple iPod, hard drive

December 11, 2006 The music player is supposed to be all about sharing and socializing. So where is everyone? Photos: In search of Zune pals Map: Looking for Zune love TAGS: Microsoft Zune, CompUSA Inc., Apple Computer, music player, Apple iPod, San Francisco, music, Microsoft Corp.

August 25, 2006 iPod challenger to let people share streamed music with others, according to FCC filing by Toshiba. TAGS: Microsoft Zune, Toshiba, Microsoft Windows CE, music, Apple Computer, Microsoft Corp., Apple iPod

July 21, 2006 update Software giant finally goes public on plans for new music player and associated service. Photos: Six alternatives to the iPod TAGS: Microsoft Zune, MTV Networks, Apple Computer, representative, music, Apple iPod, brand, entertainment, Microsoft Corp., software company, Windows Media, blog, Microsoft Windows

September 25, 2006 Internet radio service Mercora introduces an application that streams music libraries wirelessly. Images: Mercora's "M" TAGS: Mercora, Microsoft Zune, Internet radio, Ogg Vorbis, smart phone, Apple Computer, music player, song, subscriber, music, Apple iTunes, radio, Yahoo! Inc., CEO, MP3, Microsoft Corp.

September 18, 2006 Starting with Sansa e200 gadgets, Real counts on consumers wanting to take "music library" from one device to another. TAGS: RealNetworks Inc., SanDisk Corp., RealNetworks Rhapsody, PlaysForSure, SanDisk Sansa, DNA, media player, device manufacturer, memory, library, API, Microsoft Zune, memory card, music, Apple Computer, Microsoft Corp.

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