Apple Intelligence is reshaping storage in ways most people haven't realized yet. With the iPhone 17 Pro series arriving next fall, all signs point to a fundamental shift that'll make 128GB feel as dated as 16GB did five years ago. What you need to know: • Apple Intelligence requires 7GB of storage space just to operate—and that's before you've captured a single photo or downloaded an app • The company has already dropped 64GB from all devices, signaling a storage revolution that's been quietly brewing since AI hit the scene • Currently, 44% of iPhone buyers upgrade from base storage, but that percentage could shift dramatically when Apple makes the choice for them The momentum behind this shift becomes clear when you examine Apple's testing strategy. Having tracked iPhone storage evolution since the 16GB days, I can confirm this follows Apple's predictable pattern: test premium features on flagship models, then roll them out across the lineup once customer acceptance is proven....more
