Removal of microSD Support Forces Users Into Paid Cloud Storage
Users of Google phones lost microSD expandable storage, leaving cloud storage subscriptions as the only way to manage overflow files and media. The change removes a free local-storage option and increases recurring costs for users who previously avoided cloud fees.
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