SanDisk® iXpand® Flash Drive Luxe supports fast and convenient file transfer between devices, as well as automatic backup function on iPhone 2

SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive Luxe has dual lightning and USB Type-C connectors. (Photo: Business Wire)

SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive Luxe has dual lightning and USB Type-C connectors. (Photo: Business Wire)

San Jose, California--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Designed for consumers looking for a stylish and reliable solution to share content between their compatible devices (including iPhone devices and Mac computers), 1 Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC) today announced the company's first flash drive with dual Lightning and USB Type-C connectors, SanDisk® iXpand® Flash Drive Luxe. The SanDisk iXpand Luxe Flash Drive Luxe is equipped with Lightning and USB Type-C interfaces and an all-metal case, providing users with a stylish way to seamlessly access between iPhone, iPad Pro, Mac and other USB Type-C devices And mobile files, including Android™ phones. 1

Western Digital solves the trouble of moving files between devices with different connectors with the new SanDisk iXpand Luxe flash drive. This new flash drive comes with two connectors to quickly move files without the need to email content from one device to another for uploading or saving. 1 Once the files are on the drive, they can be connected to a USB Type-C compatible computer using the high-speed USB 3.0 connector. Consumers who want to increase their sense of privacy can use the iXpand® Drive application to password protect their files and photos3. The application can also be used to free up space on the iPhone or automatically back up photos, videos, documents, and contacts without worrying about a slow Internet connection. 2 The drive is available in 64GB*, 128GB*, and 256GB*, allowing more space for photos, videos, and games. 2

Susan Park, vice president of Western Digital Consumer Solutions, said: “Compared with the past, consumers use video blogs and content creation on social media to test their creativity limits while traveling. This can become a burden. "It can be frustrating to have several different digital storage solutions to accommodate multiple devices. iXpand Flash Drive Luxe provides a simplified solution that makes content easier to access across devices, so consumers can continue to create without worrying about connectivity or having enough space, and has a brand trusted by millions of consumers worldwide Reliability. "

The new SanDisk iXpand Luxe flash drive has a 2-year limited warranty and is now available in Western Digital stores, Amazon and other select retailers. SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive Luxe is available in 64GB*, 128GB* and 256GB* three specifications, and the manufacturer’s suggested retail price is US$44.99, US$59.99 and US$89.99, respectively.

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* 1GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes. The actual user storage capacity is less. 1 For iPhone, iPad Pro and iPod compatibility, please refer to http://www.sandisk.com/support/ixpandcompatibility. Android™ devices require USB Type-C™ port and On-The-Go (OTG) support. For a list of compatible devices, see www.sandisk.com/dualdrive-c. 2 Requires iXpand® Drive app (except for Android devices). It can be downloaded from the App Store. Requires iOS 10.0.2 or higher. Set up automatic backup in the application settings. Terms and conditions apply. 3 iOS 10.0.2 and higher, macOS 10.9 and higher, Windows® 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10 support password protection.

Western Digital has created an environment for data to flourish. As a leader in the field of data infrastructure, the company is driving the innovations needed to help customers capture, save, access, and transform increasingly diverse data. From advanced data centers to mobile sensors to personal devices, data is everywhere, and our industry-leading solutions provide data possibilities. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of Western Digital®, G-Technology™, SanDisk® and WD® brands.

Western Digital, Western Digital logo, G-Technology, SanDisk, SanDisk logo, iXpand, iXpand logo and WD are registered trademarks or trademarks of Western Digital Corporation or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries. USB Type-C is a trademark of the USB Implementers Forum. iPhone, iPad Pro, iPod, Lightning, Mac, and macOS are trademarks of Apple Inc. registered in the United States and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. registered in the United States and other countries. Android is a trademark of Google LLC. iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the United States and other countries, used with permission from Apple Inc. Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.

Product specifications are subject to change without notice. The picture shown may differ from the actual product. Not all products are available in all regions of the world.

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This press release contains certain forward-looking statements, including the expected availability, advantages, features, pricing and performance of SanDisk® iXpand® Flash Drive Luxe products. There are many risks and uncertainties that may cause these forward-looking statements to be inaccurate, including: standards organizations’ changes to specifications; future response and impact to the COVID-19 pandemic; fluctuations in global economic conditions; business conditions in the storage ecosystem And growth; the impact of competitive products and pricing; the market acceptance and cost of commodity materials and special product components; the behavior of competitors; unexpected advancements in competitive technology; we develop and launch products based on new technologies and expand to new data storage Market; risks associated with acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, and joint ventures; manufacturing difficulties or delays, and other risks and uncertainties listed in the company’s filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, including the company’s recent periodic reports , Please pay attention. You should not rely excessively on these forward-looking statements that are issued only from the date of this agreement, and the company does not undertake to update these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

Western Digital Technologies, Inc. is the seller of record and licensee of SanDisk® products in the Americas.

T. Peter Andrew Western Digital Investor Relations 1 (949) 672-9655 peter.andrew@wdc.com

Carrie Fung Western Digital Public Relations Department 1 (408) 801-7855 carrie.fung@wdc.com

T. Peter Andrew Western Digital Investor Relations 1 (949) 672-9655 peter.andrew@wdc.com

Carrie Fung Western Digital Public Relations Department 1 (408) 801-7855 carrie.fung@wdc.com