When it comes to the amount of RAM (which Apple refers to as “unified memory” in its A- and M-series chips) in Apple iPhones, iPads, and Macs, there has been a disconnect over what users want (more) and what Apple thinks you need (less). Apple has not changed its stance, but its own upcoming innovations are causing it to finally do what users demand.
Take, for example, a recent report on Weibo that comes from Taiwan. “Mobile Phone Expert,” who has made accurate reports in the past, said the iPhone 17 next year will have 12GB of RAM. That will be more than the current 8GB in the iPhone 15 Pros and the upcoming iPhone 16, which will be revealed at the Glowtime event on September 9. The reason for the increase: Apple Intelligence.
A separate report from Ming-Chi Kuo claims that the 12GB RAM upgrade will be limited to the iPhone 17 Pro Max to power “enhanced on-device AI capabilities.”
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