AT&T has said today that Windows Phone 7 devices like the Samsung Focus will need special MicroSDHC cards, as removable storage is not yet supported officially by the new mobile OS.
However, Microsoft is certifying certain cards that are set for release soon, each of which will have a “Certified for Windows Phone 7″ sticker that means they can be used in WP7 devices.
The cards will each have “optimal performance” and current cards on the market do not qualify.
Because the Focus and other WP7 devices do not have expandable storage, you need to replace the on-board storage, which requires a full wipe of the device.
Users who try to replace the storage on their Focus are greeted by a Stop! message from AT&T, warning them that they might brick their device.
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Famitsu publisher Hirokazu Hamamura has today said that Nintendo is “likely to introduce a new version of its DS handheld” at the upcoming E3 event.
Without specifically mentioning sources, Hamamura cited “murmurings in the industry as well as historical evidence” as signs of an upcoming replacement. Nintendo has released a new or updated handheld every 2 years since the early 90s and the DS Lite was released in 2006.
Nintendo has not commented on the story, and “has nothing to say at this time,” according to a spokesperson.
There have been few details about a new replacement but many have speculated that a new upgrade would add “media functions, such as dedicated audio and video playback as well as an additional slot for removable storage.”
