Zune software for mobile phones almost ready?

We have seen reports in the past in regards to how Microsoft was preparing to launch Zune software on mobile phones, but until now a release date or even a time frame was a total mystery.  The latest, which is coming from an AdWeek report, claims that Microsoft has been in talks with three advertising agencies in regards to launching an advertising campaign for the software which has been previously mentioned by its codename of "pink."

Unfortunately, we do not have an exact date of release, but what we have learned is that Microsoft is expected to pick a winner "by the end of May" and that the software should be available on phones "by the middle of the summer."

As of now, only time will tell just how accurate this time line actually is, but for now it will give us Zune fans something to look forward to. Overall this sounds pretty interesting and would certainly be a nice addition to an existing Zune player and Zune Pass.

[AdWeek via CNET]