The iPhone 17 Air may have an extended battery life due to this feature.

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      The upcoming iPhone 17 Air could feature significantly more memory than existing models, enhancing both its longevity and performance.

      Currently, the iPhone 16 models across the board are equipped with 8GB of RAM, but the iPhone 17 Air is expected to have a considerable 12GB of RAM.

      This increase means that the devices will not only operate more quickly, with greater memory capacity for gaming and multitasking, but they will also maintain this performance for a longer period in the future.

      Additionally, this boost in memory may help Apple introduce its advanced Apple Intelligence features, which can be managed by these more powerful models.

      This speculation originates from supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who also mentions that the new 12GB RAM could be available on the iPhone 17. He notes that the final decision is contingent on potential supply chain shortages that may affect Apple’s offerings.

      Kuo indicates that Apple is currently assessing these supply chain challenges and is expected to reach a conclusion by May.

      At present, the minimum memory requirement to support Apple Intelligence is 8GB of RAM, which is why only iPhone 15 Pro models and newer support this technology.

      Why will the iPhone 17 be durable?

      Kuo further suggests that this new RAM specification is likely to become standard for Apple’s future models, with the upcoming iPhone 18 also expected to feature 12GB as standard.

      This development may herald an era where AI is increasingly integrated, necessitating additional memory to fully leverage its capabilities. Consequently, older, less capable models could become outdated—if not entirely obsolete—sooner than in past upgrade cycles.

      Will the iPhone 17 be more expensive?

      The increase in memory may lead to a price increase. The additional RAM signifies a higher cost at the retail level, ultimately benefiting suppliers.

      While consumers will likely pay the typical Apple iPhone price, it may allow suppliers to invest in advancements for future upgrades, at least in theory.

      Luke has over twenty years of experience in tech, science, and health coverage, including writing on health technology…

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