Enumerators show Zune phone is Project Pink

Microsoft's recent Zune 4.2 software has again revealed Zune-related phone plans through a finding in the .NET code. Enumerators for hardware support in the jukebox app make references to "eEndpointFamilyPmxPure" and "eEndpointFamilyPmxTurtle," or the two Project Pink phones that have been rumored but until now never definitively confirmed. The references hint at either Zune interface elements or at least syncing with the Zune software for content.

Tellingly, the code intercepted by ZuneBoards also makes references to "Studio," a mobile photo service that would let Pure or Turtle owners upload photos and video taken with their camera. A link to take users to Studio within the code doesn't currently work as intended but does redirect visitors to the Zune website.

Microsoft has repeatedly tried to deny the existence of a Zune-oriented phone, including in remarks this week, but with the new evidence it's believed this is either cover or else a technically correct denial that only applies to a Zune-branded device, not platforms like Pink or Windows Mobile 7 that could base some or even most of their interfaces on the Zune HD.

Pink is generally understood to be the short term result of acquiring Danger and would provide touchscreen messaging phones that place a heavy emphasis on media playback as well as social networking.

By Electronista Staff