

And another handy feature is the ability to password protect / use Face ID to lock files from iXpand app.

You can also manually choose to backup your iPhone / iPad with the iXpand app. At the top, you'll also see a status of your current backup. In the upper left corner, you can use the built-in camera to take and save photos / videos directly to the flash drive. The main screen offers a quick overview of your internal and external iXpand storage, contact backup options, and more. The setup is very simple and as part of the process you can choose whether or not you want to use it to automatically back up your photos and videos every time you plug it in. When you plug it into an iPhone or iPad with the Lightning side, you get a prompt to download the free SanDisk iXpand app. We were able to check out the iXpand Flash Drive Luxe before launch and it has a very solid metal construction with a nice swivel design to easily switch between Lightning and USB-C with a cap for the exposed side (fits either end ) and a keychain hole. The iXpand Flash Drive Luxe is a great way to transfer files between iPhone, iPad, and Mac (Android and Windows too) without the need for adapters.īut you can also use iXpand iOS / iPadOS app to automatically back up photos / videos and contacts when you log in or choose to take photos and videos with iPhone and iPad directly to external storage when internal storage is low.

Read on for a handy look at this new flexible flash drive. The new SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive Luxe includes a metal case, storage up to 256 GB, and the convenience of working on iPhone, iPad, Mac and more. Western Digital has been manufacturing two Lightning and USB flash drives for several years with its SanDisk iXpand range and is now launching its first with Lightning + USB-C.
