Tech giant Microsoft recently announced that it will shut down Zune and all its services in November.
Microsoft made the announcement on its official support page. The tech giant reveals that it is shutting down its Zune services on Nov. 15.
The official announcement posted on Microsoft's support page reads, "As of November 15, 2015, Zune services will be retired. You will no longer be able to stream or download content to your device from the Zune Music service."
On the other hand, Microsoft added that Zune devices will retain their function as music players. Any MP3 file currently stored in the user's Zune library will be retained and users will still be able to transfer music from the Zune player to other devices.
Zune devices can still function as an MP3 player. However, due to the closure of the Zune service these devices can no longer stream online content.
For existing Zune Music Pass subscribers, their subscription will be converted into Groove Music Pass. Microsoft added a warning that any file containing DRM needs to be renewed in order for them to fully work.
Zune subscribers who will cancel their subscription before it ends will be eligible for a refund. Users who choose to retain the Groove Music service will have their subscription reset between Oct. 15 and Nov. 15 provided that they are a yearly or 3-month member, according to IGN.
Microsoft launched Zune in 2006 to rival the Apple iPod and iTunes. Unfortunately, the Zune service was not successful enough to go head to head with its rivals. Microsoft decided to stop manufacturing Zune hardware in 2011.