Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO: 6502) has created and is distributing an application that simplifies and enhances wireless data transfers between smartphones and "FlashAir™", the SDHC memory card with embedded wireless LAN functionality. The app, "FlashAir", is currently available free of charge for Android devices through Google Play™ and an iOS version is scheduled for launch in spring next year.

SDHC memory card with embedded wireless LAN functionality "FlashAir(TM)" (Photo: Business Wire)

The app makes wireless connections between Android devices and the Card easier and quicker to execute. A list of files and folders stored on the card are displayed and they can be downloaded selectively or as a batch.

About "FlashAir™"

"FlashAir™" is an SDHC Memory Card that incorporates a wireless LAN chip set plus antenna for wireless communications. The Card supports wireless sharing and transfers of photos from digital cameras to smartphones and tablets. "FlashAir™" was launched in Japan in March this year and is a hit with consumers.

*Follow this link for more on "FlashAir™":
http://www.toshiba.co.jp/p-media/wwsite/flashair.htm

* This app is in a beta release.
* Android™ and Google Play™ are trademarks of Google Inc.
* FlashAir™ is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.

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