# Smartphone Photo USB Drives The Picture Keeper Connect Extends Smartphone Storage Capabilities By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-01-25 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picture-keeper References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/picture-keeper-connect-smartphone-storage/) & [picturekeeper](http://picturekeeper.com/shop/mobile-backup/connect-drive/) Receiving a notification that you don't have enough space on your smartphone to take a photo is a nuisance that the Picture Keeper Connect aims to combat against. Working like a [USB thumb drive](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extreme-fit-usb-c) for a smartphone, the device can be purchased with either a microUSB or Lightning connector to use it with Android and iOS devices. When plugged into a smartphone, the Picture Keeper Connect will offer users the ability to transfer photos from their device to the drive through the accompanying app. This makes it possible to [backup photos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qubii-power), transfer them directly off the smartphone and keep a better hold on what's stored. The device can be purchased in either 16GB, 32GB or 64GB models. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Smartphone Photo Storage:** The Picture Keeper Connect addresses the issue of limited smartphone storage by providing a USB thumb drive-like device for transferring and backing up photos. - **Microusb/lightning Connector Accessories:** The popularity of Picture Keeper Connect highlights the demand for convenient accessories that integrate with both Android and iOS devices. - **Backup and Transfer Apps:** The accompanying app for Picture Keeper Connect demonstrates the need for user-friendly applications that enable easy photo backup and transfer from smartphones. ### Who This Affects Most - **Mobile Technology:** Picture Keeper Connect illustrates the potential for innovative mobile storage solutions that cater to the increasing demand for smartphone photo storage. - **Consumer Electronics:** The success of Picture Keeper Connect indicates a market opportunity for companies developing and manufacturing microUSB/Lightning connector accessories for smartphones and other consumer electronics. - **Software Development:** The need for intuitive backup and transfer apps highlighted by Picture Keeper Connect creates a demand for software developers capable of creating user-friendly solutions for managing smartphone data. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [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 Device Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photofast-photopower.md) - [Data Storage Smartphone Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memkeeper-charger.md) - [Four-Way Connective Flash Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centralspot-innovation.md) - [Micro-Sized Mobile Device SSDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planck-ssd.md) - [Magnetic Smartphone Storage Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hacray-magdrive.md) - [Trackable Mobile Storage Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planck-studio-ssd.md) - [Data-Backup Phone Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qubii-power.md)