AFP,
Microsoft plans to release a new version of its portable Zune music player later this year featuring a touch screen, Web browser, Wi-Fi connectivity and high-definition radio receiver.
The Redmond, Washington-based software giant said late Tuesday that the Zune HD, Microsoft's rival to the hot-selling Apple iPod, would be available in the United States before the end of the year.
It did not say how much it would cost.
Microsoft said the device would feature high-definition video output capability which would allow it to play HD quality video on HD televisions using a docking station.
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