Apple likes to do things its own way, which is perhaps why we may only finally see a USB-C header in iPhones this year. But unless you plan on upgrading your phone this fall, you might have to contend with Lightning for a little longer.

If you’re vendor agnostic, you could skirt around compatibility issues by using cloud storage to transfer files between devices. However, that’s not as convenient as using a simple thumb drive, which computers have employed for decades. Alternatively, the Four-in-One Smart Flash Drive may provide a simple answer, and it’s just $23 for a limited time.

This four-in-one storage solution functions as you would expect from a USB stick. On one end, it features a USB 3.0 connector to plug into desktops, laptops, printers and gaming consoles, making it widely compatible with many Windows machines. The portable drive offers 25MB/s transmission speeds, and this model has a 64GB capacity, although a 128GB option is available for $10 more.Turn on browser notifications to receive breaking news alerts from EngadgetYou can disable notifications at any time in your settings menu.Not nowTurn onTurned on Turn on

The flash drive sets itself apart with its USB-C, micro-USB and Lightning heads, allowing you to store and share files between iPads, iPhones, Androids, digital cameras and other small gadgets. So if you need to transfer photos or documents from an iPhone to an Android tablet, simply save them to the drive with the former, then link it to the latter.

Beyond offering broad compatibility, the four-in-one drive could simplify your everyday carry. You won’t have to carry different storage solutions for separate ecosystems. Plus, it uses the companion Y-Disk iOS app, allowing you to organize saved files, making them easy to retrieve using your receiving device.

If you want to streamline file transfers between all your gadgets, consider purchasing the Four-in-One Smart Flash Drive for $23 or 23 percent off.

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