From TimeArk in Taiwan, LivCore External Storage Device and App ($80) That Works With iPhone

Inspired to create an affordable, innovative solution to organize and backup photos and videos stored across many devices, TimeArk has introduced LivCore, an external storage device and app, that works with your iPhone to help relive memories.

Inspired to create an affordable solution to organize and backup photos and videos stored across many devices, the company has introduced LivCore an external storage device and app, that works with your iPhone to help you relive precious memories. Featuring a ML algorithm, LivCore offers a simple way to backup your photos and videos and sort them into albums using the iOS app with your iPhone.

After the initial LivCore setup and backup, photo and video backup and organization will be processed automatically. It can be accessed anywhere through an USB power source is available as you plug the device to an iPhone. The firm has launched a Kickstarter campaign, to spread awareness about LivCore among consumers and the investment community, getting €2,309 pledged of €13,123 goal.

Featuring a ML algorithm, LivCore offers a simple way to backup photos and videos and sort them into albums using the iOS app with iPhone. You can name, edit, or update your albums anytime, and add a description to browse your content.

“LivCore is more than a photo-backup device, but a way to unlock and rediscover your memories,” said Tony Chang, product manager. “People take photos to remember the important milestones in their lives. As time goes by, these photos are scattered in different storage devices, including in the cloud, on laptops, smartphones, memory cards, pen drives, portable HDD/ SSD, etc. So, we developed LivCore, an intelligent personal portable storage solution, to help people collect, organize, share, and relive their life memories. We will be the first iPhone photo management accessory that uses PCIe SSD as storage, which comes with a machine-learning algorithm to help organize your content.“

Benefits and features of LivCore include:

Relive life’s moments – Backup photos and videos using the LivCore device and app. More than just a photo-backup but a way to revive and review memories with an external storage enclosure that supports iOS.
Organize photos – A ML algorithm helps organize content into albums using the iOS app with iPhone. Also, you can edit and update your albums anytime, or add or remove photos and videos from your albums.
UI enhancement – Offers calendar, map, and event views to help users easily identify where their photos are located.
Simple media consolidation – Users can consolidate all of their media, which are registered under an Apple ID, from multiple devices.
Privacy – Unlike competing cloud storage services, it allows users to keep original photo resolution without a monthly fee while still securing their privacy.
PC/laptop access security control – PC/laptop access can be blocked in the app setting. Privacy is controlled by users, not by the cloud storage service providers.
Easy to set up and use – After initial setup and backup, users plug LivCore into an iPhone and power source. The photo backup and organization will be processed automatically and can be accessed anywhere an USB power source is available.
Affordable: The cost of PCIe SSD is more competitive than an SD card, especially in large capacity. LivCore is MSRP $79.99 but will be available for $59.99
Photo album sharing – Conveniently name your albums, and add a description to browse and share memories.
Durable and adaptable – TimeArk will keep enhancing the LivCore app through periodic updates. The hardware product is expected to last at least 2-3 years.

About TimeArk
It’s an emerging brand based in Hsinchu, Taiwan, led by a team with expertise through years of experience working in storage.