iPhone 18’s 9GB RAM Still Blocks iOS 27 Siri Features
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Ming-Chi Kuo’s rumor says the iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e will ships with 9GB of RAM to support Apple Intelligence, but two iOS 27 features—Siri voice expressiveness customization and major improvements to dictation—still won’t be available because the on‑device AI model requires 12GB RAM. The iPhone 18 Pro/Max/Ultra will maintain 12GB RAM. Apple plans to release the Pro line in September 2026 and the base 18, 18e, and a second‑gen iPhone Air around March 2027. RAM/NAND shortages are pushing prices higher, with analysts forecasting a $100–$200 premium for the base models compared with the iPhone 17 lineup.
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