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iPhone 18 to get 9GB RAM but miss out on iOS 27 features

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The upcoming iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e models are expected to feature 9GB of RAM, an upgrade from the 8GB found in their predecessors. Despite this increase, supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggests these devices will still be unable to support two new features planned for iOS 27. This limitation highlights a potential disconnect between hardware specifications and software capabilities for Apple's next-generation devices. AI

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iPhone 18 to get 9GB RAM but miss out on iOS 27 features

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    iPhone 18 With 9GB RAM Still Won't Support Two New iOS 27 Features The lower-end iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e will be equipped with 9GB of RAM, up from 8GB in the i

    iPhone 18 With 9GB RAM Still Won't Support Two New iOS 27 Features The lower-end iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e will be equipped with 9GB of RAM, up from 8GB in the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17e, according to supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. In a social media post, Kuo said the 1GB increa…

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