Apple rumored to boost iPhone 18 RAM and launch 10 million‑unit iPhone Ultra

Analyst Ming‑Chi Kuo is cited as saying the forthcoming iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e could receive a modest memory increase, moving from 8 GB to 9 GB of RAM. The extra gigabyte is intended to support on‑device artificial‑intelligence features that Apple plans to extend to its lower‑priced models.

In a separate rumor, Apple is said to be preparing production of about 10 million units of a new "iPhone Ultra" model, with an anticipated retail price approaching $3,000. The high‑end device is described as a foldable phone that blends iPhone and iPad form‑factors, and could be available globally by the end of the year.

Both reports highlight Apple’s strategy of adding AI‑focused hardware upgrades to its mainstream lineup while also targeting a premium segment with a costly, high‑volume foldable device.