Zune HD Update 4.3 Speeds Browser, Predictive Text

Zune HD Update 4.3 Speeds Browser, Predictive Text

Techtree News Staff, Nov 09, 2009 1803 hrs IST

Grab update via Zune HD player itself or the Zune software

Microsoft has released a new update for Zune HD MP3 player that speeds up browser, enables predictive text and other features. This update not only solves the playcount syncing issue but also enhances over all speed of the portable media player.

Zune HD owners need to select player update while being connected to Wi-Fi or alternatively can download via the Zune software. Just like Apple does with iPhone OS updates, Microsoft has started taking baby steps to optimize the Zune HD.

Note posted by Pete, Zune Device product team, stated, "Today, we released the v4.3 firmware update for Zune HD players; this update adds support for upcoming 3d games and applications, as well as an auto-suggest feature for better text input, and other minor improvements." Hence, Microsoft is readying Zune for app store based games and may be some link to Xbox 360.

The new features and improvements in Zune HD update 4.3 are as below:

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)

This software update can be downloaded via Zune software. If it's not available yet, then check after few hours.