Any other "minor" updates coming?

Crypty · 09-09-2008, 07:58 AM

We all know by now about the new big features in the upcoming firmware; Buy from FM, Marketplace, Games etc.
So what about the smaller stuff that many of us have wanted for a long time? Anyone hear anything about the clock? A better rating system? Create playlists on the device?
Personally I am dying for auto playlists to update on the device itself.

I bugs me that If I mark a song "I like it" theres no way to then go to my like it playlist and see it until I sync with my PC. Theres also no easy way to add a song you're already listening to to a quick list.

I feel like the only features actually making their way onto the zune are those that center around the marketplace, and having that 15 dollar a month subscription (i personally don't)

k-man2 · 09-09-2008, 08:26 AM

That would be very helpful to make play lists on the zune and be able to name them on the zune itself.

k-man2 · 09-09-2008, 08:29 AM

I also think it would be cool to be able to change the font size on the main menu, it really is taking up the whole screen now and you're barely noticing the personalized background.

Netrix · 09-09-2008, 08:44 AM

There is a clock.

Seb · 09-09-2008, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Netrix

There is a clock.

Yep.
Zunerama � Zune 3.0 has a clock!

Unless they're toying with us.

ozric · 09-09-2008, 09:15 AM

According to this source: No on-the-fly playlists. The quicklist has been renamed "now playing".

I wonder if at least Microsoft updated the firmware to allow a simple thing as being able to delete content directly on the Zune. I'd prefer that to all the FM and device-to-cloud bells and whistles

Justananomaly · 09-09-2008, 09:18 AM

Oh nice find ozric! Now Playing sounds better honestly.

Seb · 09-09-2008, 09:22 AM

Nice Find.
Here's some features that caught my eye:
# Screen lock (in the device settings screen)
* prevents your Zune (with Zune pass) from being used to buy tracks via the wifi marketplace if lost or stolen

# Exiting a game doesn�t cause your Zune to restart

# Wi-fi Marketplace is here (picture, picture)

* Currently Music only, no videos or podcasts
* Device now has an on screen keyboard with marketplace (picture)

# The main screen is content dependent, if you don�t have podcasts, the podcasts option will not show up, same thing with audiobooks and games

Netrix · 09-09-2008, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seb

Nice Find.
Here's some features that caught my eye:
# Screen lock (in the device settings screen)
* prevents your Zune (with Zune pass) from being used to buy tracks via the wifi marketplace if lost or stolen

# Exiting a game doesn�t cause your Zune to restart

# Wi-fi Marketplace is here (picture, picture)

* Currently Music only, no videos or podcasts
* Device now has an on screen keyboard with marketplace (picture)

# The main screen is content dependent, if you don�t have podcasts, the podcasts option will not show up, same thing with audiobooks and games

That is awesome... Tuesday is too far away.

daxspark · 09-09-2008, 04:54 PM

i think the clock is included. its in the upper right corner of the new UI, or so it seems from the video.

09-09-2008, 07:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
Crypty Squirt Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 11 Reputation: 10	Any other "minor" updates coming? We all know by now about the new big features in the upcoming firmware; Buy from FM, Marketplace, Games etc. So what about the smaller stuff that many of us have wanted for a long time? Anyone hear anything about the clock? A better rating system? Create playlists on the device? Personally I am dying for auto playlists to update on the device itself. I bugs me that If I mark a song "I like it" theres no way to then go to my like it playlist and see it until I sync with my PC. Theres also no easy way to add a song you're already listening to to a quick list. I feel like the only features actually making their way onto the zune are those that center around the marketplace, and having that 15 dollar a month subscription (i personally don't)

09-09-2008, 08:44 AM	#4 (permalink)
Netrix Purger of Ignorance zB Programmer Section Staff Super Zuner Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: In my own world Posts: 1,674 Reputation: 250 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	There is a clock. __________________ "Against logic there is no armor like ignorance." - Laurence J. Peter Solitaire for your Zune! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Zune Book Reader! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

09-09-2008, 09:15 AM	#6 (permalink)
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09-09-2008, 09:22 AM	#8 (permalink)
Seb Jr. Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New York City Posts: 319 Reputation: 201	Nice Find. Here's some features that caught my eye: # Screen lock (in the device settings screen) * prevents your Zune (with Zune pass) from being used to buy tracks via the wifi marketplace if lost or stolen # Exiting a game doesn�t cause your Zune to restart # Wi-fi Marketplace is here (picture, picture) * Currently Music only, no videos or podcasts * Device now has an on screen keyboard with marketplace (picture) # The main screen is content dependent, if you don�t have podcasts, the podcasts option will not show up, same thing with audiobooks and games __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Comment on my Zune Wallpaper Please(I beg you): To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

09-09-2008, 08:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
k-man2 Experienced Zuner Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Utah Posts: 229 Reputation: 11	That would be very helpful to make play lists on the zune and be able to name them on the zune itself.

09-09-2008, 08:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
k-man2 Experienced Zuner Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Utah Posts: 229 Reputation: 11	I also think it would be cool to be able to change the font size on the main menu, it really is taking up the whole screen now and you're barely noticing the personalized background.

09-09-2008, 04:54 PM	#10 (permalink)
daxspark Zuner Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 66 Reputation: 10	i think the clock is included. its in the upper right corner of the new UI, or so it seems from the video.

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