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Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 May Have Hidden Storage
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In Short: A Chinese hardware researcher has discovered that the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 models may have hidden storage capacity. According to the findings, these devices are equipped with a 128GB NAND flash die, despite officially offering only 64GB of storage.
MacRumors reported that the T8320 chip used in these models has a 128GB NAND storage profile. The reason for the discrepancy remains unclear, but it could be due to reserving some of the storage for intensive sensor data or as a durability buffer.
Apple has been known to reserve some storage space for system updates and other operational needs, but the extent of the hidden storage in the Series 12 and Ultra 4 is unusual and has not been officially acknowledged by the company.
The company's latest iPhones also feature more differences between models than ever before, with the M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips offering up to 512GB of memory for enhanced performance.
Apple is reportedly developing an enterprise server using its high-performance M-series Ultra chips, aiming to capitalize on the growing demand for AI computing.
What this adds
The exact purpose of the hidden storage remains speculative, and Apple has not commented on the findings.
Amazon is offering discounts on the Apple Watch Ultra 4, reducing the price to $779.99 for select models.
Background
Apple is developing an enterprise server using its high-performance M-series Ultra chips, aiming to capitalize on the growing demand for AI computing.
Amazon is offering the first discounts on the newly launched Apple Watch Ultra 4, reducing the price to $779.99 for select models.
What's still developing
- Apple's first foldable iPhone, with a book-style design featuring a 5.4-inch outer display and a 7.6-inch inner display with a minimal crease down the middle.