Leaks are beginning to appear as excitement for the iPhone 16 series launch grows, suggesting substantial RAM and storage capacity increases to support cutting-edge AI features.
The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus have 6 GB of RAM at the moment, but Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro series has 8 GB.
Storage Speed Considerations
However, based on prior rumors, it is likely that Apple will enhance RAM across the iPhone 16 family. According to a trustworthy source, Tech_Reve on X (formerly Twitter), the upcoming iPhone 16 will include either more RAM or more storage, or both.
With this strategic move, Apple might be able to introduce on-device AI experiences that match those of competitors’ products, like the Pixel 8 Pro and Galaxy S24 series. Given Apple’s existing RAM offerings, a gradual rise in RAM seems plausible for the iPhone 16 series.
Since Apple is the only smartphone maker to use NAND flash-based storage, storage speed issues are not expected to be an issue. However, there are rumors that the iPhone 16 series, particularly the Pro variants, may be released.
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Apple’s Flash Memory Innovations
The importance of sufficient memory for on-device AI features is highlighted by recent disclosures from Google, which validate restrictions in using Gemini Nano on the Pixel 8 because of hardware challenges.
This suggests that Apple’s potential decision to increase memory may be critical to enabling similar AI capabilities on its devices. Rumor has it that Apple and Google are in discussions to license Gemini AI for iPhones.
Furthermore, considering that Apple just released a study on the utilization of flash memory to run large language models (LLMs), the iPhone 16 series might have some value.
The revelation that Apple is working on AI features, as acknowledged by CEO Tim Cook, has added gasoline to the rumors. It is anticipated that these developments, along with iOS 18, will be unveiled at the next WWDC 2024 developers conference.
Fans are anxiously awaiting confirmation and additional information from Apple regarding the much awaited iPhone 16 series as leaks keep coming to light.
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