Farewell, Zune. We never knew you.

Microsoft is no longer making any new Zune hardware and its focal mobile music and video entertainment devices will be the Windows Phone 7 smartphones. The Zune software will continue development to serve said mobile OS.

Bloomberg's Dina Bass reports  that Microsoft will "cease introducing new versions of the Zune music and video-player amid tepid demand, helping the company shift its focus to mobile phones, according to a person familiar with the decision." Canadians won't really miss the Zune, which saw very limited availabilty in the country. Too bad, since we heard the Zune HD was a killer device and a really excellent music player.

Support the Red Cross relief efforts in Japan or keep in touch? There's an app for that.

"Stay in Touch" - a collection of apps focused on communication has been introduced on iTunes to help people connect with those in Japan.

Launching globally today on ITunes,  the selection available on the App Store will vary by region but the principal is the same: to help people stay in touch. Japan's iTunes store was the first to offer the  collection over the past weekend given Friday's devastating events. 

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Nokia launches C7 smartphone on WIND Mobile

Nokia today announced the launch of the premium-designed Nokia C7smartphone, optimized for social networking on-the-go, to the Canadian market through WIND Mobile. 

“The Nokia C7 is a beautiful smartphone allowing consumers to access updates from their family and friends on Facebook and Twitter in just one touch,” said Richard White, General Manager, Nokia Canada. “Couple that with great apps and maps, and you have everything you need for a busy life on-the go.”

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Contest Winner for the Sony 8GB bloggie Touch Camera!!!

Congratulations to Twitter user and Facebook follower @emilovadragneva for winning the super sweet Sony 8GB bloggie TM Touch Camera! Thanks to all our followers and contestants. Stay tuned for more awesome contests and giveaways!