But combined device is unlikely Microsoft is looking for new ways to tie Windows Mobile phones and Zune media players together, although a Zune phone remains unlikely.

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Microsoft appears to be looking for new ways to tie Windows Mobile phones and Zune media players together, although a Zune phone remains unlikely. Over the weekend, Microsoft developer "Mel" asked an open question on the Windows Mobile blog: "What are some ways the Zune player and a Windows Mobile device can work better together?" Since then, more than 50 commenters have suggested ...

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Microsoft appears to be looking for new ways to tie Windows Mobile phones and Zune media players together, although a Zune phone remains unlikely.

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Microsoft's Chris Early promises tomorrow's keynote will contain "an announcement" about casual games and "asynchronous play" between Microsoft mobile platforms and Xbox 360 and PC games.

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HD DVD isn't the only optical disc format that's heading into decline right now. Audio-formatted CDs will find themselves one-upped by digital music by 2012, according to a Forrester report issued today.

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Apple iPod touch (16 GB) Cnet rating: 8.7 out of 10 (Excellent) The good: Large, video-worthy screen; cutting-edge interface; Wi-Fi Internet, e-mail and music download capabilities. The bad: Pricey; small capacity for a portable video player. The price: $400...

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Major labels are reportedly in talks over a joint venture with MySpace that would give the labels an equity stake in the ad-supported music business. But will the new service offer DRM-free downloads or just online-only streams? Read More...

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In an unusual branding move between a digital retailer and a regional Mexican act, Los Tigres del Norte is launching its new album, "Raices," in partnership with Zune and MSN Latino.

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No, they haven't announced it, but yesterday's reorganization makes it pretty clear.

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Microsoft is working to consolidate all of its consumer-focused marketing in its Platforms and Services division. The ultimate, anticipated result: Microsoft will have a more cohesive branding story and sales approach across for PCs, phones and the Web. That's one of several tidbits from the internal Microsoft...

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