Published May 15, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT Brady is a technology journalist for MakeUseOf with years of experience covering all things mobile, computing, and general tech. He has a focus on Android phones and audio gear, and holds a B.S. in Journalism from St. John's University. Brady has written for publications like Android Central, Android Authority, XDA, Android Police, iMore, and others. He has experience reporting on major events held by Google, Apple, and Samsung, as well as trade shows like Lenovo Innovation World and IFA.  When he's not writing about and testing the latest gadgets, you'll find Brady watching Big East basketball and running.  Everyone remembers the iPod, but Microsoft's competing music player is often forgotten. During the iPod's heyday, Microsoft introduced the Zune — a line of MP3 players with hard drives and flash storage options that integrated with the Zune Pass and the Zune Marketplace.…