SanDisk launches iXpand Flash Drive for iOS devices, starting at Rs 3,990

SanDisk has launched a portable storage product in India, the iXpand Flash Drive, for iOS devices. It’s a mobile storage device designed to help people quickly and easily free up space on their iPhone and iPad  with up to 128GB of additional capacity.

The iXpand Flash Drive is a newer version of its older portable storage device. It features a new design that fits with most iPhone and iPad cases, a USB 3.0 connector, and a completely redesigned app to easily manage photos, videos and music. Now you can connect the drive to your iOS device without having to take it out of its case.

The iXpand Flash Drive will be available in 16GB, 32GB, 64GB and 128GB capacities, at Rs 3,990, Rs 4,990, Rs 6990 and Rs9,990, respectively. The drive is compatible with the iPhone 6s, 6s Plus, iPhone 6, 6 Plus, iPhone 5s, iPhone SE,  iPhone 5c, iPhone 5, iPad Pro (12.9-inch), iPad Air 2, iPad Air, iPad mini 4, iPad mini 3, iPad mini 2, iPad mini and iPod touch (5th generation) running iOS 8.2 or later. The iXpand Flash Drive will initially be exclusively available at Amazon India for a period of 30  days and then gradually phased to other channels.

The company says, according to a survey conducted by AMI for SanDisk India, many iPhone users are looking to free up more space on their phones. “People are using their mobile phones to capture tons of photos and videos, and about 70 percent of iPhone users in India run out of memory every week and end up deleting files,” said Rajesh Gupta, Country Manager – India & SAARC, SanDisk Corporation. “Our line of mobile storage offerings can immediately help them free up space.

The iXpand Flash Drive allows users to automatically back up their camera roll and contacts, and watch popular video formats straight from the drive. The new drive also includes encryption software that password-protects files, allowing people to share their content while keeping sensitive files secure across devices.

The redesigned iXpand Drive app, now also offers new features and an improved user experience. The app has a camera function to shoot and save photos or videos directly to the drive instead of the connected iPhone or iPad. The app also allows users to automatically back up content from popular social networking sites, as well as play back music within the app.  

The iXpand Flash Drive will be available in 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB variants, starting at Rs 3,990 and will come with a two-year warranty. The device will be exclusive available on Amazon India for the first month of its launch.