# Wi-Fi-Creating Memory Cards The Eye-Fi Mobile X2 Lets Users Transfer Pictures to Their Phones Fast By Chalaine Mantha | Published 2011-04-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eye-fi-mobile-x2 References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2011/04/12/eye-fi-launches-their-new-mobile-x2-card-direct-mode-and-mobile-apps-soon-to-follow/) & [eye.fi](http://www.eye.fi/products/mobilex2?postTabs=0) The Eye-Fi Mobile X2 wireless memory card is the most feature-packed [SD memory card](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexar-play-pro-1tb) that you can get your hands on. This new version has what Eye-Fi calls 'Direct Mode' that enables the memory card to directly connect to an [Android or iOS mobile device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindone-smartphone) by creating a Wi-Fi network. The Eye-Fi Mobile X2 wireless memory card creates its own special network, so that if you are in an area where there is no reception, you can still transfer items from camera to memory card. Eye-Fi will also be coming out with different apps that users can add extra features when using the memory card. The card is also unique because it has '[Endless Memory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planck-ssd)' (the card knows when it is getting too full and will free up space for the user). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Wireless Memory Cards:** There is an opportunity to disrupt the photography industry by producing more wireless memory cards with similar capabilities. - **Direct Mode Connectivity:** Companies can disrupt the technology industry by integrating direct mode connectivity in their products. - **Endless Memory Feature:** There is an opportunity to disrupt the memory card industry by producing more cards with endless memory features. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** Companies creating wireless and direct connectivity memory cards have an opportunity to disrupt the photography industry and attract more customers. - **Technology:** Technological advancements in wireless and direct connectivity memory cards can disrupt various industries and pave the way for new innovations. - **Memory Cards:** Manufacturers of wireless memory cards can disrupt the memory card industry and meet the growing demand for wireless products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Photographer-Targeted Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-cases1.md) - [Creative Professional Memory Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexar-professional-memory-cards.md) - [Riproaring MicroSD Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsd-cards.md) - [Wireless Photo Transfers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airdisk-pro.md) - [Hidden Storage Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sd-card-phone-case.md) - [Ultra-Speedy Data Storage Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-pro-plus-memory-cards.md) - [High-Durable Memory Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/av-pro-microsd-cards.md) - [Ultra High-Speed Storage Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/p9-express.md) - [Professional Field-Ready Memory Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cfexpress-type-b-memory-cards.md)