With the iPhone 17 lineup now in the hands of consumers, the legendary rumor mill, which typically revolves around Apple's new products, is naturally shifting its focus towards next year's lineup. The iPhone 18, as well as the much-anticipated iPhone 20, which is due in 2027 and would commemorate 20 years since the first iPhone launched all the way back in 2007. Now, a new rumor suggests that Apple is transitioning towards simplified buttons in stages. The iPhone 18 lineup is likely to adopt a less complicated mechanical button for camera control, which will be replaced entirely by solid-state buttons […]

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Apple might equip the entire iPhone 18 lineup with 18GB of RAM. This year’s Pro and Pro Max models have upgraded their RAM capacity to 12GB, which is expected to expand to the Base and Plus/Air models next year.

TheBell reports that Apple informed Samsung of an increased requirement for LPDDR5X memory for the iPhone 18 series. Samsung is the only vendor producing 12GB and 16GB LPDDR5X RAMs, so the shift is highly likely.

An upgraded 12GB RAM on the iPhone 18 will help Apple Intelligence run more effectively. It will also provide a crucial boost to on-device AI processing. For this crucial shift, Apple is reportedly seeking the help of Samsung.

Apple’s base and Plus/Air models compete with Samsung’s Galaxy S and Plus/Edge flagships. Samsung has the Galaxy S Ultra to rival Apple’s iPhone Pro and Pro Max versions with the most premium-tier hardware and features.

Samsung upgraded the Galaxy S lineup’s RAM in 2025, taking it to 12GB across models. Apple will catch up to Samsung in the memory segment with its next-gen iPhones.

12GB won’t sound like a decent upgrade in 2026 iPhones, as there are plenty of devices available with even more, 16GB or 24GB RAM. However, the software optimization plays a key role here as just hardware can’t deliver alone.

Another major shift in the pipeline is a new strategic launch timeline. The base iPhones might launch in the first quarter, starting in 2026, while the Pro and Pro Max would be introduced in the third quarter, as usual.

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Apple has been reported to introduce variable aperture technology to the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max on a few occasions, and is working with various suppliers for the necessary parts. The Cupertino firm brought a telephoto zoom lens for the first time when it launched the iPhone 15 Pro Max and has slowly been adopting exclusive upgrades for its top-tier models. Fortunately, a new rumor claims that in addition to variable aperture technology, the 48MP telephoto unit will be treated to a larger aperture. Base iPhone 18 will be delayed to 2027, likely to make way for Apple’s […]

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The iPhone 18 family is scheduled to arrive in Q4 2026, but Apple is already racing to secure the components that will be found in its next flagship series, starting with the DRAM. According to the latest report, the California-based giant has requested Samsung in advance to supply it with a whopping 13 million 10nm LPDDR5X 1b DRAM chips for the second quarter of next year. In short, the company wishes to have a head start against the competition, and this is the only way to obtain an edge. The new report also states that the entire iPhone 18 will […]

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