Apple has announced on the Xcode 16 main page a new feature that incorporates AI to assist with code writing, stating that the predictive code completion feature requires a Mac machine with Apple Silicon chip and a minimum of 16GB RAM. Previously, Apple has consistently claimed that 8GB of RAM on a Mac machine is sufficient for usage. However, with the emergence of new AI-powered features that demand more memory, Apple is beginning to encounter issues. This scenario is also reflected in Apple Intelligence on the iPhone 15, which comes with 6GB of RAM. Currently, Apple is selling two sub-models of the MacBook Pro M3 with 8GB RAM each.
TLDR: Apple introduces AI-powered code writing feature in Xcode 16, requiring at least 16GB RAM on Mac machines with Apple Silicon chip. Apple’s previous claim of 8GB RAM being sufficient is now challenged by evolving AI technologies. Similar RAM-related challenges are observed in Apple Intelligence on the iPhone 15.
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