What was it?
Microsoft's iPod competitor. Hardware player + Zune Marketplace + Zune Pass subscription. Brown was a bold choice.
What happened?
Microsoft killed Zune hardware in 2011, services lingered until 2015. Zune Pass became Xbox Music, then Groove, then died too.
Migration Guide
Spotify, Apple Music, or YouTube Music for music streaming.
Timeline & context
Zune shut down in November 2015, 11 years ago. It sat in the design category, where Soft.xyz tracks 7 discontinued products in total. If you are still running it in production, the migration path above is the shortest route off it.
FAQ
Why did Zune shut down?
Microsoft killed Zune hardware in 2011, services lingered until 2015. Zune Pass became Xbox Music, then Groove, then died too.
What should I migrate Zune to?
No drop-in replacement is tracked yet — check the design category for current options.
Is there a free alternative to Zune?
Not among the tracked alternatives.