SAN DIEGO, April 22, 2015 – SanDisk, a global leader in flash storage solutions, today announced a new, innovative mobile memory solution that allows users to easily manage and transfer content from their favorite mobile devices. Ideal for devices equipped with a Type C connector, SanDisk’s first Dual USB Drive with Type C connector allows users to quickly and easily transfer content from their mobile devices to a Mac or PC.

According to a recent industry report from IDC, people are expected to create and share approximately 1.6 trillion images this year, and 70% of these images will be created on mobile devices. With this trend, users want to easily share and store content in a seamless, intuitive, and secure way, regardless of the device or operating system.

“With the massive increase in content created on mobile devices, we know that consumers want an easier way to manage it,” said Young-Chul Shim, Head of Distribution Business Division at SanDisk Korea. “According to an actual SanDisk survey, 82% of U.S. smartphone users said that transferring photos, videos, music, and files is very important2, and 67% want a newer, easier way to transfer files. SanDisk is focused on designing memory solutions that provide expanded storage capacity to store and share precious memories, while simplifying the transfer process,” he said.

SanDisk's First Dual USB Drive Type C

According to a recent report from Strategic Analytics,3 12% of devices are expected to feature Type-C ports by 2016. To meet this high demand for the new platform, SanDisk has launched its first Type-C USB flash drive. The Dual USB Drive Type-C features both USB 3.0 and Type-C ports, enabling faster and easier file transfers between next-generation devices4 and PCs or Macs. The new Dual USB Drive is available now in capacities of 32GB5.

The Dual USB Drive Type C works with the SanDisk Memory Zone app, which allows users to manage their mobile device’s memory more easily. The app, which can be downloaded for free from Google Play, is compatible with most Android devices and allows users to easily store, organize, transfer, and back up. When the Dual USB Drive is connected, the Memory Zone app automatically launches, allowing users to easily manage and transfer content between their mobile device and the drive.

Pricing and Availability

The 32GB SanDisk Dual USB Drive Type C is backed by a 2-year warranty8 and has a suggested retail price of $89.99.