Smartphone-users and other gadget-heads looking to expand their devices' maximum storage will soon be able to buy 32GB cards. You can never have too much smartphone-storage space.I keep a loaded 16GB microSD card, the largest capacity microSD on the market, in my BlackBerry at all times and another 16GB backup packed with different music and video in my wallet. And I still find myself frequently cursing out my lack of storage capacity. SanDisk 32GB microSDHC Card That’s why I was particularly pleased to learn that memory-maker Samsung plans to release 32GB microSD cards in the coming months. Samsung says its 32GB flash microSD card, “[t]he industry’s highest capacity, production-ready microSD card,” will enter mass-production this month, and the cards will presumably ship shortly thereafter in March or April. SanDisk, another leading memory-producer, said last February that it was starting production on 32GB microSDs, but the company hasn’t made any related announcements since. However, I did recently spot 32GB SanDisk microSDHC memory cardslisted for pre-sale online…for $199.99 each. That’s pricey, to put it lightly. Especially when you consider that 16GB cards can now be easily found for less than $50 each on sites like Amazon.com. Those 32GB cards are also “class 2” microSDs, and cards with higher “classes,” which allow for speedier data transfer speeds, will be even more expensive. But those prices are sure to drop rapidly as additional memory-makers release comparable offerings and 32GB microSDs become more common I’m unsure exactly when SanDisk will release its 32GB microSD cards, but that day can’t be too far off. SanDisk is often first to market with new, higher-capacity cards. I also spoke with Kingston, another flash-memory maker, at CTIA last spring, and I was told to expect 32GB cards from that company in 2010, as well. You should refer to your handheld’s user guide or online product literature to determine if you’ll be able to take advantage of the new cards. For BlackBerry users: Any BlackBerry device running Research In Motion’s (RIM) handheld OS v4.6.0 or higher supports microSD memory cards up to 32GB, according to the BlackBerry-maker. AS Via Engadget and @banthon Related content feature 10 most popular IT certifications for 2023 Certifications are a great way to show employers you have the right IT skills and specializations for the job. These 10 certs are the ones IT pros are most likely to pursue, according to data from Dice. By Sarah K. White May 26, 2023 8 mins Certifications Careers interview Stepping up to the challenge of a global conglomerate CIO role Dr. Amrut Urkude became CIO of Reliance Polyester after his company was acquired by Reliance Industries. He discusses challenges IT leaders face while transitioning from a small company to a large multinational enterprise, and how to overcome them. By Yashvendra Singh May 26, 2023 7 mins Digital Transformation Careers brandpost With the new financial year looming, now is a good time to review your Microsoft 365 licenses By Veronica Lew May 25, 2023 5 mins Lenovo news Alteryx works in generative AI for speedy analytics results OpenAI integration and AI wizardry for report generation are aimed at making Alteryx’s analytics products more accessible. By Jon Gold May 25, 2023 3 mins Analytics Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe