Nokia today announced that it has applied for membership in the SD Card Association and has signed a licensing agreement for enabling the use of SD memory cards in its devices.

"This is a natural step in our digital convergence strategy to adopt leading technologies to launch new, compelling mobile devices and services. Both SD and MMC cards will feature as significant components in our products now and in the future, too. They both have clear advantages. SD cards have good worldwide availability, and they enable the smooth exchange of digital content among the wide range of SD-enabled devices on the market. There is also increasing customer demand for SD Card technology in mobile devices," said Timo Poikolainen, Vice President, Technology Marketing, Nokia.