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Anything But iPod —
... Today the Zune is getting a small update to version 3.1. Official Zune blogger Cesar tells us that Zune users will get a few more games added to the default firmware (Checkers, Sudoku, Space Battle, and an updated version of Texas Hold’em). There will also be a new music discovery feature called “like minded listeners” and additional back end updates. ...
Zune Firmware 3.1 Released, Comes With Three Free Games [Microsoft]
Gizmodo —
... The Zune 3.1 update is available now. It includes some major navigation updates to Zune Social, three free games (Checkers, Sudoku and Space Battle) and "incremental" stability/performance updates to the Zune PC software and Zune firmware. It all sounds like good stuff to us, so go update and succumb to the Sudoku revolution today! [Zune Insider] ...
Zune 3.1 update out today - now featuring Sudoku!
Engadget —
... We asked how you would change the Zune 3.0 software and Microsoft responded -- by upgrading Texas Hold 'Em. In addition to adding a multiplayer mode and some new single player difficulty levels to the venerable card game, the 3.1 update (out today) should find ...
Zune 3.1 update now available
CrunchGear —
The latest Zune update isn’t anything ground breaking but it does bring some updates to the Zune Social feature and a hand full of free games. Plus, the Zune PC software is a bit more stable after after the update. Simple jump into the PC software and click, “Check for updates.” Don’t forget, even the old Zunes can be updated to receive all the latest goodies.
Zune Software update
Geek In Disguise —
Zune software has had an update today. As Zuneinsider notes: Starting today, Zune gets a little update which will bring a handful of free games, a refresh to Zune Social and incremental improvements to the software. On the games front, we are giving away three new additions, Checkers, Sudoku and Space Battle, plus a new multiplayer mode and single player difficulty levels for Texas Hold’em. The team also did some great work the Zune Social visual ...
Microsoft rolls out new 3.1 update for the Zune
Gadgetell —
... In addition, they added a new feature which figures out how the music you frequently listen to compares with the music of your friends.
On a not so interesting note, Microsoft also improved upon the play count feature and when you go to synchronize your content between the PC and the Zune - overall adding more stability. To get this update now, you want go on the Zune software for your computer, go to settings and then check for updates.
Via [Zune Insider]
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Zune flash PMP price-cut, plus firmware v3.1 released
SlashGear —
... and launched version 3.1 of the media device’s firmware. Those unaffected by the lure of the iPod can now pick up a 4GB Zune for $99, down from $129, while the largest, 16GB Zune drops to $179 from $199. ...
Microsoft Zune 3.1 Update: Go get it
PR News: —
... minded listeners” feature which will let users compare music tastes with one another on the service.
Overall the update will give you more increase in stability and of course performance with the Zune PC application and of course the device firmware. There is now improved play count reporting as well as content synchronization, you will get many free things as well like Sudoku, Space Battle and Checkers. Go get it now what you waiting for.
Source – ZuneInsider via Engadget.
Zune Software Updates to 3.1, Adds Games, Improves Social Features and Stability [Zune]
Lifehacker —
[image] Zune Insider reports that Microsoft has updated the Zune firmware to 3.1 , adding three new free games (Checkers, Sudoku, and Space Battle) and improving the Zune Social feature with better looks and a "like minded listeners" feature that shows you how your taste compares to your friends. Aside from the fun stuff, the update also promises improved stability and performance. To update, just launch the Zune software and go to Settings -> Check for Updates. Zune lovers, let's hear how you like it in the comments.
