Apple’s iPhone Duo Ushers in New Era for Smartphones
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If phone memory is being priced like a luxury feature, more compute and state will shift off-device — to the cloud, to accessories, or to subscription services. App builders should assume tighter on-device constraints and design for streaming, sync, and tiered experiences instead of fat local installs.
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