Is it possible to use iPhone as a hard disk?

I want to know if there is a way to transfer files to the iPhone, such .ppt and such and use part of the memory as a usb stick or hard disk to carry information? In that case, how can I make it appear in the finder of my computer?
Thanks.

Check the App Store for applications like AirSharing, Files, and DataCase.
Note that due to limitations in the SDK, all such applications use WiFi to transfer from PC to iPhone (some may use cellular data to connect to cloud storage, but none can use USB to connect directly to your PC).
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