iPhone 16 might switch to higher-density but slower flash storage
Apple may switch up the type of flash memory used in its higher capacity iPhone 16 models, with higher density but potentially slower Quad-Level Cell NAND reportedly being considered.
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Malcolm Owen
iPhone 15 Pro first to use new incredibly dense Micron memory chips
Apple is using a new denser form of memory for the first time in its iPhones, with a teardown discovering the use of Micron's new ultra-dense D1b LPDDR5 DRAM chips in the iPhone 15 Pro.
16GB vs. 32GB — Maximize a Mac's performance by choosing the right amount of memory
When purchasing a new Mac, customers are presented with many memory options to cater to a diverse range of needs. Here are the pros and cons of 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, and more.
Andrew Orr
Samsung slashes chip production after 96% profit nosedive
Samsung is cutting down its chip production after forecasting a 96% first-quarter decline of operating profit, caused by a glut of RAM and flash inventory and bad sales.
Over 6.5 million terabytes of flash storage ruined because of contamination at factory
Western Digital and Kioxia cut production at two plants in Japan after contamination was discovered in raw materials, which will likely lead to price hikes and further strain on the already-taxed supply chain.
Wesley Hilliard
Memory leaks in macOS Monterey plague small number of users
Complaints about memory leaks have started to surface following the release of macOS Monterey to the public, with users discovering unusually high amounts of memory being consumed by apps.
Memory a major focus of Samsung's $205B three-year investment plan
Samsung is preparing to invest 240 trillion won ($205 billion) on its various businesses over the next three years, including enhancing its memory production lines.
