Apple reportedly plans notable improvements in the RAM department for its next-generation iPhones and iPads, if a new report turns out to be accurate.
So far, while Android manufacturers raced to offer increasingly higher-end specs into their flagship devices, Apple minded its own business and launched devices in its own fashion, without trying too hard to catch up in certain hardware departments. Some flagship smartphones, for instance, now come with a hefty 3GB of RAM on board, while Apple's smartphones still pack just 1GB of RAM.
Nevertheless, it now seems that Apple may finally be ready to throw its hat in the game and spice things up in the RAM department. According to a new report out of Taiwan, the iMaker plans to double the amount of RAM for its next-generation smartphones and tablets. This would mean that new iPhones would pack 2GB of RAM, and new iPads would boast 4GB of RAM.
Apple's devices typically run quite smoothly with the amount of RAM they have, as the OS is optimized to maximize the hardware's potential. At the same time, more RAM should translate to far better multi-tasking, particularly in Safari, as the browser often reloads tabs if too many are open.
On the other hand, launching a 2015 iPhone with 2GB of RAM would still not bring Apple on par with Android rivals considering that the latest flagships come with 3GB of RAM. For Apple fans, however, it should nonetheless be a notable improvement, and it could also allow the company to offer more demanding features.
It's all in the rumor state for now, but if this report turns out to be accurate we could receive official confirmation soon enough. Apple is widely expected to take the wraps off a large 12-inch iPad Pro early in 2015, and the device could be the first Apple tablet to boast more RAM under the hood. More RAM could allow the tablet to run two apps simultaneously, side-by-side, which is rumored to be a key feature for the slate.
Until the company makes a formal announcement, however, it is highly advisable to take all rumors, leaks, and reports with a hefty grain of salt. We'll make sure to keep you up to date as soon as we learn more.
