Apple Stock News: 12GB of RAM
The standard iPhone 18 may feature 12GB of RAM for the first time, matching the memory of the iPhone 17 Pro. This upgrade is likely tied to the expansion of Apple Intelligence and the memory demands of on-device AI workloads. Additionally, the iPhone 18 is expected to be powered by a new 2nm A20 chip from TSMC, offering a 15% performance boost without sacrificing power efficiency. However, the base iPhone 18 model is not expected to launch until early 2027, while the Pro versions and the anticipated foldable iPhone will be released in the usual fall timeframe.
Camera Control
Apple’s first foldable iPhone will be eSIM-only and feature a Camera Control button, despite its ultra-thin design, according to leaker Instant Digital. Apple has made engineering compromises for shooting convenience — the device will be at least 1.1mm thinner than the iPhone Air. The camera setup will exclude a telephoto lens (only wide and ultra-wide), and the price is expected to be $2,060–$2,750. First-year production is estimated at around 10 million units. In China, the iPhone 18 Pro will switch to a “Single SIM + eSIM” configuration, while Hong Kong models will retain a physical SIM slot. The foldable iPhone is expected to launch in fall 2026 with a 7.8-inch inner display, 5.5-inch outer display, Touch ID, the A20 chip, and the C2 modem.
Tap to Pay
Apple has launched Tap to Pay on iPhone in Malaysia, allowing entrepreneurs and businesses to accept payments via Apple Pay, contactless cards, and digital wallets directly from iPhone — no additional hardware required. The first to offer the service are ADAPTIS, Fiuu, HitPay, Stripe, and Zoho, as well as Apple The Exchange TRX. Supported cards include American Express, JCB, Mastercard, MyDebit, UnionPay, and Visa. The service debuted in the US in 2022 and is now available in over 50 countries.
