New iPhone 18 specs report raises big question of iOS 27 limitations
Reports suggest the iPhone 18 and 18e will feature 9 GB of RAM. This is lower than the 12 GB previously expected. The shift has caused doubts about future iOS 27 features.
What changed
New reports indicate the iPhone 18 base model will have 9 GB of RAM instead of 12 GB.
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iPhone 18 Memory Leaks Raise iOS 27 Concerns
confidence 70%Reports suggest the iPhone 18 and 18e will feature 9 GB of RAM. This is lower than the 12 GB previously expected. The shift has caused doubts about future iOS 27 features.
Still unconfirmed:
- The iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e will launch in 2027 with 9 GB of RAM.
- Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggests the base iPhone 18 will feature 9 GB of RAM.
- The lower RAM amount is sparking doubts regarding iOS 27 features.
- Apple released iOS 26.5.2 focusing on 25 security patches with no new features.
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iPhone 18 RAM Specs Raise Concerns Over iOS 27 AI Support
confidence 70%The base iPhone 18 and 18e are rumored to feature 9GB of RAM and the A20 chip. This is a 1GB increase over the previous generation but lower than some expectations. Reports suggest this limitation may prevent these models from supporting certain iOS 27 Siri AI features.
What's confirmed:
- The iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e will feature 9GB of RAM and the A20 chip.
- iOS 27 is scheduled for release in September.
Still unconfirmed:
- The iPhone 18 lineup may include a variable-aperture camera and a new foldable device.