Gigastone CR-8600 iPhone Flash Drive MicroSD Card Reader Nominated for Best Smart Accessory at CTIA Mobility 2016

Los Angeles, CA, September 14, 2016 (Newswire.com) - ​​​​Gigastone, the Leading Global Mobile Technology Accessory Brand announced the nomination of its ground-breaking Gigastone CR-8600 iPhone Flash Drive MicroSD Card Reader, for Best Smart Accessory in the CTIA Emerging Technology (E-Tech) Awards.

CTIA Mobility 2016, Las Vegas, NV is the CTIA’s flagship event and has been hosting the awards for 10 years. Described by CTIA as, “an inspiring convergence of ‘EVERYTHING WIRELESS’, CTIA assembles the entire wireless ecosystem in one smart, connected space. Super Mobility 2016 featured compelling keynotes, education sessions, dozens of co-located industry Partner Events and exhibits representing vertical markets and the latest mobile innovations.  The Awards recognize cutting-edge mobile products and services for excellence in transforming networks, businesses, smart cities, connected consumers and government.”

"Photographers, Videographers and Drone Users can insert a MicroSD card into the reader and view photos and video on their iPhone, without having to use the cloud or waste precious iPhone storage. A real benefit delivered,"

Harold Katz, Gigastone Chief Marketing Officer

CTIA Show Director and Conventions AVP Heather Lee said, "CTIA awards represent the wireless industry's highest honors in innovation, functionality and technological importance." With reference to the nomination, Michel Hassan, Gigastone President said, “The CTIA Super Mobility is indeed the aggregation of wireless industry innovation. To be nominated and share a stage with the likes of Samsung Gear 360, Oculis, Moshi and Scosche Industries is a testament to our dedication, to deliver innovation in the Wireless Technology Accessory space.”

Apple iPhone users running out of memory are compelled to upgrade their phones to get additional memory. The CR8600 unshackles iPhone users by delivering an iPhone Flash Drive combined with a MicroSD Card Reader, in a modern, small, highly functional form factor. iPhone users can not only backup their devices, but can also access information stored on the removable MicroSD Card.

“Photographers, Videographers and Drone Users can insert a MicroSD card into the reader and view photos and video on their iPhone, without having to use the cloud or waste precious iPhone storage. A real benefit delivered,” exclaimed Harold Katz, Gigastone Chief Marketing Officer.  

Gigastone also sells a full range of other memory products and mobile technology accessories, including SD Cards, iPhone Flash Drives, OTG Drives, SSD Drives, Memory Cables and USB Drives.

About Gigastone

Gigastone is the leading global mobile accessory brand, specializing in state-of-the-art, high-end mobile peripherals and technology. For two decades, Gigastone has been distributing technology to all the major big-box and Electronic Commerce stores. Gigastone has leveraged its engineering, manufacturing and quality control skills to drive world-class production and deliver quality products. A uniquely positioned company, poised to continue to grow and maintain its leadership in the fast paced consumer electronics space.

Gigastone currently has eight major offices around the globe; USA, Canada, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, France, Brazil and China, with distributors in Asia, the Americas, and Europe. Notable distributors include Walmart, Costco, Target, Best Buy, Amazon, Guo Mei, JD.com, E-Mart and The Source. Gigastone continues to launch world-class mobile peripherals, constantly diversifying its product range to meet consumer demand. Customer focus is the key to ongoing Gigastone global success.

Source: Gigastone