“The so-called squirting functionality of the first-gen Zune could come back in future Microsoft-powered devices such as PCs, tablets, smartphones and the Xbox 360 using near-field tech,” Electronista reports.
“Files could be beamed using NFC, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct pairing, frequent rumor source MS_Nerd tweeted,” Electronista reports. “This would be yet another step in Microsoft’s attempt to unify the experience across its devices, with the first step being the Metro user interface.”
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MacDailyNews Take: Ah, it feels like August 1995 all over again. We loved our PowerBook 190s and Newton MessagePad 120s.
[Thanks to MacDailyNews Reader “Edward Weber” for the heads up.]