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The first 512GB microSD card is arriving next month

Written by Basit Anwar ·  1 min read >

The UK-based company Integral Memory is going to set a new record in storage capacity of microSD cards. A new microSD card with the storage of 512GB will be compatible with smartphones, tablets and other devices.

In a press release, the Marketing Manager of Integral Memory, James Danton explained that there is the need to extend the storage capacity in order to provide the greater experience to the users.

“Consumers have been clear in their call for increased storage, as mobile devices have become essential to many in everyday life. As a company, we are very proud to be the first to achieve the 512GB capacity milestone in microSDXC, worldwide”.

MicroSD card is an external removable memory card that is used in a variety of electronic devices for storing information. The microSD card enables the user to create, store and share more photos, videos and to download music and other application. This half a terabyte microSD card has the largest storage capacity till now-without the worry of running out of storage space.

This 512GB microSD is compatible with latest smartphones, tablets, cameras, drones ensuring smooth video especially if you are trying to record in full HD or a 4K video. The card also enables fast data transfer of Video Speed Class 10 (V10) standard.

The new Integral Memory’s microSD card offers transfer speed up to 90MB per second. Although, it’s a good speed, not the fastest one when compared to Sandisk’s 400GB microSD card which runs at 100MB/s. Furthermore, the card has been covered by Integral Memory’s 5-year warranty.

The official date of the 512GB microSD card hasn’t been announced yet, but it will be going to launch in next month with an undisclosed price.