Apple is said to be heading into one of its most challenging supply chain phases. According to a report, global memory shortage threatens to increase the cost of future iPhones significantly. The primary culprit is likely to be the memory component, which, historically, accounted for a relatively small portion of smartphone manufacturing costs. However, it may reportedly account for nearly 45 percent of an iPhone's total value by 2027, as demand for AI data centres continues to rise. Memory Crisis Could Reshape iPhone Pricing According to a report, the ongoing memory crunch is fueled by soaring demand from AI infrastructure companies. It has reportedly pushed prices sharply higher. Traditionally, memory has accounted for roughly 10–15 percent of a smartphone's bill of materials (BoM), but analysts have warned that this figure could rise dramatically in the coming years. Some companies may struggle to absorb the rising costs, which could potentially lead to consolidation in the ...
Apple is said to be preparing a major overhaul of the photo editing features on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. According to a seasoned journalist, the Cupertino-based tech giant is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to catch up and compete with its Android rivals. It is reportedly developing a new suite of tools for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 operating systems, which are likely to be previewed at WWDC 2026 before being publicly released later this Fall. New Apple Intelligence Tools According to a report by Bloomberg, Mark Gurman, the revamped Photos app will feature a dedicated Apple Intelligence Tools menu within the editing interface. This section is expected to include three new AI-powered options — Extend, Enhance, and Reframe. These features will reportedly enable users to make advanced edits in just a few seconds. To begin with, the Extend tool will allow users to expand an image beyond its original frame by generating additional visual content. It is expected to have similar f...