Zune 4.3 Firmware Supports New Apps and Games

Atlast, this thought has crossed the great minds at Microsoft that if they do not do something fancy with their Zune, then it will vanish from this World faster than the time Windows 7 takes to boot! So now, they have come up with a firmware update for Zune, which would bring support for new games, improved browsing as well as text input along with many additions and bug fixes.

With this upgrade, you’ll get:

  • Support for the upcoming 3D games and applications.
  • Auto Suggest feature for text input.
  • Faster web browsing experience.
  • Landscape keyboard
  • Keyboard option has been added in the settings section.
  • New toggle between seek and presets under Radio.
  • Under the Internet in settings, you can now toggle to default mobile or desktop webpage layout.
  • Artist bios are updated; embedded links to other artists in text.
  • Some other bug fixes and tweaks.

More Features of Zune 4.3

Browser:

  • Faster performance in navigating web pages
  • Option to render pages as Desktop or Mobile (Option in settings)
  • Better Tap-To-Zoom
  • Better ability to scroll when typing a message online

Keyboard:

  • Predictive Text
  • Auto capitilization
  • Dedicated Settings Menu
  • Wider keyboard in landscape mode

Music:

  • Artist bios now contain links to songs, other artists, and other albums

Radio:

  • Choice of seek method (presets or seek) in settings

Other

  • Apps load slightly faster, and the accuracy of the touchscreen is improved during game play.
  • Apps close faster
  • The power off says ”slide down to power off” instead of just ”Power Off”
  • Faster Startup (less than 15s)

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