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technology1 month ago•9 min saved

iPhone 18 Pro Max BOM Could Jump About $300 on Memory and 2nm Chip Costs

Counterpoint Research estimates the iPhone 18 Pro Max’s bill of materials could rise by nearly $300 versus the iPhone 17 Pro Max, driven by higher NAND and DRAM costs amid AI memory demand and the switch to a 2nm A20 Pro chip; display and other components may offset some of the increase, while Apple is expected to raise prices on higher-capacity storage models, with the lineup launching in the fall alongside rumors of a foldable iPhone.

via MacRumors|

#component-costs #counterpoint-research #dram

business1 month ago•23 min saved

Sandisk Takes the Lead: AI Storage Sparks 2026’s Top Market Run

SanDisk has surged as 2026’s top S&P 500 performer, rising about 780% year‑to‑date and more than 3,900% since its 2025 spin‑off from Western Digital. The rally is driven by an AI storage boom that boosts NAND flash demand across data centers and devices, aided by disciplined memory supply and rising NAND prices. While Micron trails, the memory cycle remains highly cyclical, so investors should expect greater volatility in the second half of 2026 even if profits stay solid and AI infrastructure spending remains robust.

via 24/7 Wall St.|

#ai-storage #business #memory-market

technology7 months ago•10 min saved

Cardless NAND Chip Brings SD-Style Storage to Microcontroller Prototyping

A Hackaday post covers XTX’s XTSD04GLGEAG cardless NAND flash chip, which mimics an SD card without a physical slot. It can be used with standard SD card libraries and a custom breakout to plug into breadboards or laptop card readers, enabling SD-like storage for prototyping. The setup requires careful thickness (0.6 mm for card-like use) and a standardized pinout for easy drop-in integration.

via Hackaday|

#breadboard #microcontrollers #nand-flash

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Apple Explores AI Integration with Baidu for iPhone 16"

A Korean securities firm predicts that the RAM capacity of the upcoming iPhone 16 will increase to support on-device AI, but Apple is reportedly researching using NAND flash instead. This move could potentially eliminate the need for increased RAM and could lead to future iPhones featuring higher RAM counts if the research fails.

via Wccftech|

#apple #iphone-16 #nand-flash

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Comparing SSD Speeds: M3 MacBook Air vs. M2 Version"

The latest M3 MacBook Air models feature two NAND flash chips, resulting in significantly faster SSD speeds compared to the previous M2 version. Tests show up to an 82 percent improvement in read and write speeds, with the 256GB variant delivering impressive performance. While the inability to upgrade internal storage may be a drawback, Apple's decision to address the SSD speed issue is a positive step forward for the MacBook Air lineup.

via Wccftech|

#apple #m3 #macbook-air

technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"Potential Performance Setback: iPhone 16's Switch to QLC NAND Flash"

Apple is considering using higher-density Quad-Level Cell (QLC) NAND flash memory for 1TB iPhone 16 Pro models, which could lead to slower read and write speeds but allow for more storage in a smaller space at a lower cost. This change may also pave the way for future 2TB iPhone models. However, QLC NAND is less durable and reliable than the current Triple-Level Cell (TLC) NAND, so Apple would need to address these drawbacks with specific optimizations. The 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB iPhone models are likely to continue using TLC NAND for the foreseeable future.

via MacRumors|

#apple #iphone-16-pro #nand-flash