Odds are that most people shopping for a MP3 player are going to end up opting for an iPod of one model or another. Some folks out there will look for alternatives to Apple’s offerings though for one reason or another. Microsoft’s line of Zune players may be just the ticket for music fans looking for Apple alternatives.

Microsoft’s latest update for all Zune players is now available. The update adds some nice new features including free Wi-Fi access to the Zune Marketplace from Wayport hotspots in more than 9800 McDonald’s restaurants around the country.

The new update will also allow Zune users to stream and download music from the Zune Marketplace on the go. Another interesting feature added with the update is the ability for users to tag and buy songs directly from the built-in FM tuner. Also added are personalized music recommendations and programming.

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