I don’t know how legit the news is, but as per digital music news, on their discussion with Chris Stephenson, general manager of Global Marketing for the Entertainment Business, Microsoft, yielded more details about the zune line.

First we can expect a flash based zune player for the holiday season later this year. And secondly, hinted to the release of a truly wi-fi enabled device, a release that would follow the recently-launched Sansa Connect from SanDisk at CES.

Now the question is what a truly wi-fi device would be? Any guesses.

A couple of weeks back, Jan Muehlfeit, Microsoft’s vice president for corporate and government engagement throughout Europe, said that zune should be released in Europe in the first half of 2007.

Well I guess that’s not going to happen as recently, Jason Reindorp told Reuters that Microsoft could possibly launch zune in Europe before the end of the year.

Reindorp quoted saying:

“The industry moves in this sort of Christmas to Christmas cycle. Our next round of introductions will probably be in time for the holiday of this year.”

Yes, Steve Jobs, CEO Apple introduced the much awaited iPhone. It will be launched this summer, June 2007 to be exact and would retail for $499. Expensive isn’t it, but for a cell phone, media player and portable computer all in one, the price seems to be ok.

The above price is for a 4GB model, where as the 8GB model will cost $599 with a 2 year contract with not so popular Cingular service.

The device looks really amazing with a beautiful 3.5-inch widescreen display, touch controls that lets you enjoy all media including music, videos, audiobooks, movies and TV shows.

Ford teams up with Microsoft to provide a new fully integrated, voice-activated in-car communications and entertainment system named Sync for mobile phones and digital music players like Zune, IPod etc.

Sync will also support PlaysForSure players and most USB storage devices. Supported formats include MP3, AAC, WMA, WAV and PCM. Other ways to bring electronic devices into your car is via Bluetooth, for wireless connection of phones and phones that play music.

Sync will be available in 12 Ford, Lincoln and Mercury products and will help revolutionize the driving experience by providing a simple system that intelligently connects mobile phones, music players, and more.”

Memorex, one of the leading brands of optical media, today announced a series of cases for the zune player. Models currently available are Silicon Sleeve, Sport Band and Leather Show Case with suggested retail price of $19.99, $29.99 and $29.99 respectively.These cases provide added protection, as well as access to all ports.

The Silicon Sleeve case is a custom fit and made of durable silicon material with anti-dust coating and screen protector to safeguard your device from scratches and debris. It also includes an adjustable armband, providing hands-free probability.