rumor Windows Phone 8.1 to support USB Host/OTG?

[George P Global Moderator]

Ex-Microsoftie Nawzil has claimed on twitter that Windows phone 8.1 will support USB Mass Storage devices, and will be able to manipulate the files on the device using a File Manager.

 

The feature will work via USB On The Go (OTG) and will presumably require a cable like the one pictured right.

 

In theory a full USB OTG implementation would support cameras, USB Flash Drives, Mice and Keyboards, but I suspect we should not raise our hopes too high.

 

http://wmpoweruser.com/windows-phone-8-1-to-support-usb-hostotg/

[macoman]

That will be so cool :woot:

[George P Global Moderator]

8.1 really is a big update,  can't wait to get all the details at BUILD.  Even better if they release a preview for us to install like with GDR3.

[macoman]

8.1 really is a big update,  can't wait to get all the details at BUILD.  Even better if they release a preview for us to install like with GDR3.

They will be a WP 8.1 preview release for us with our developer unlocked phones and the preview app installed. Can't wait to see the great improvements in WP 8.1