# Photo Organization Backup Devices The 'Flash Porter' Can Backup Photos from a Multitude of Sources By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-10-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backup-photos References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/flash-porter-backup-protect-photos-video-fast-easy/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dfigear/flash-porter-backup-and-protect-photos-and-video-f) Storage backups are usually an afterthought once something bad has happened to one's data, so the 'Flash Porter' makes it easy to backup photos before anything can happen. It's a common occurrence to turn on your camera to find you have photos that haven't been transported to your computer. You'll start snapping away, while the old photos sit and wait to either be forgotten about or jumbled up with other pics. The 'Flash Porter' looks to end this with functionality that makes it easy to backup photos without the need for a computer. The 'Flash Porter' comes in [storage options up to 2TB](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unifydrive-ut2) in size and can be used with Android and iOS smartphones, [microSD cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planck-ssd) and a variety of other photo sources. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Mobile Photo Backup:** The 'Flash Porter' offers a solution for backing up photos from smartphones and other mobile devices, enabling users to protect their valuable memories. - **Wireless Photo Transfer:** The 'Flash Porter' eliminates the need for a computer by allowing wireless photo backup and transfer, streamlining the process. - **Multi-source Backup:** The 'Flash Porter' supports multiple photo sources, such as Android and iOS smartphones, microSD cards, and more, providing a comprehensive backup solution for various devices. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** The 'Flash Porter' disrupts the photography industry by offering a convenient backup solution for photographers, ensuring the safety and preservation of their work. - **Consumer Electronics:** The 'Flash Porter' creates opportunities for the consumer electronics industry by providing a new product category that caters to the increasing need for photo backup and storage solutions. - **Data Storage:** The 'Flash Porter' presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the data storage industry, offering a specialized backup device that simplifies the backup process and provides a reliable storage option for photos. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mobile Device Photography Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thephotostick-omni.md) - [Portable Photo Storage Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photocube-pd-plus.md) - [Compact Photo Storage Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photocube-pd.md) - [Data-Backup Phone Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qubii-power.md) - [Trackable Mobile Storage Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planck-studio-ssd.md) - [Budget-Friendly Portable Storage Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-nas.md) - [Automated File Backup Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/synology-beedrive.md) - [Multifunctional External Storage Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onemodern-m6.md) - [Data Storage Smartphone Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memkeeper-charger.md)