It seems this rumor about the Zune phone is coming to a dramatic end sometime next year when Microsoft will unveil the first set of Windows Mobile 7 handsets.

Zune Phone Concept

Microsoft posted a Windows Mobile job description which clearly has the words "Zune Mobile" sitting there looking all mischievously. The words Zune Mobile may not mean an all out Zune phone, it could mean Microsoft might just blend the Zune software with that of Windows Mobile 7, in turn you get the ultimate Windows Mobile phone ever created.....or so I hope.

Job Description:

"Do you love building great user experiences? … are you a big fan of mobile phones ? …always exploring that cool new feature on your iPhone or Windows Mobile Phone? If you're a developer looking to have a big impact on a major Microsoft initiative then this could be the role you've been waiting for! The Windows Mobile Phone team part of the Entertainment and Device division is one of Microsoft's fastest growing, most cutting edge businesses. The Windows Mobile Phone Entertainment team is looking for a Software Development Engineer to help us through our next big release. We are looking for an experienced UI developer to work on the next-generation of Windows Phone products."

"Responsibilities will include (but are not limited to) developing features for the phone that drive the joy and fun of using the device. Everything from Zune Mobile experiences to killer photo capture and sharing experiences to winning application marketplaces showcasing both applications and casual games. Feature development includes designing, coding and unit testing for one of the technical areas as well as ensuing that the end to end solution is complete and fantastic. If you feel that mobile computing is the future for our industry - come help us win!!"

Do you believe it now? Zune Mobile is on its way.