Every iPhone that can run iOS 17 also supports external storage devices. ... There are a few reasons you’d want to save files via an external storage device, and it’s not difficult to do.

External drives can be a great way to 'upgrade' your Mac. Using an external drive simplifies storage expansion for Mac users. It's a cost-effective solution that can prolong the life of your computer.

External hard drives are less common as cloud storage is more seamless, but some professionals still rely on them. Uses for HDDs include storing personal media, business files, and as additional ...

Bang for the buck. Paying as low as $50 for a brand-name 1TB external drive is less expensive than a cloud service over time (and once you stop paying, you’re without your files).