SanDisk has today introduced the iXpand, a new USB flash drive aimed at iOS devices. Unlike most it incorporates a secondary Lightning connector, allowing owners to plug it directly into an iPhone or iPad. A companion app can be toggled to automatically backup photos and videos from a device’s Camera Roll. The app can moreover stream music and videos directly from the drive; compatible movie formats include AVI, MKV, MP4, MOV, and WMV.
The iXpand should be available later this month from the SanDisk website and various retailers. 16, 32, and 64GB models will be available, with prices ranging from $60 to $120.
