The microSD card slot was a convenient and inexpensive way for smartphone users to upgrade their storage in an affordable manner and without paying the hefty premiums that came with switching to a higher-tier model. Unfortunately, manufacturers have slowly locked out this flexibility by removing the slot altogether, pocketing decent profits from this move. However, the rising DRAM costs, which have forced companies like Micron to drop out of the consumer business , might be a blessing in disguise, because a rumor claims that smartphone makers are thinking of bringing back the microSD card slot.

Consumers upgrading to newer smartphones can save costs by opting for lower storage and expanding it with the microSD card slot; manufacturers can appease buyers with competitive prices while abs

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