Resource ZDNet citing several unnamed sources suggested that the second generation Zune HD can be very similar to the iPod touch, then there would be more versatile device, which is close to the classic PDA. At this indirectly points to the fact that Microsoft has removed the Zune HD from a set of development tools XNA. XNA 4.0 now supports only one mobile OS – Windows Phone 7, which may suggest that the next Zune will work under its control (or its modified version).

This step Microsoft could adversely affect the development of applications for the current model Zune HD, because developers will see that this branch of the devices will no longer develop. On the other hand, the development of software for Zune and had not been too active, a large catalog of software has not yet been established. Perhaps, in the union phone platforms, Microsoft and the player sees more pluses than minuses.

If you start from the production schedule for Zune, the new model will go on sale later this year. Then we come to know, right analysts with ZDNet or not.

Via Electronista