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Why does ARC not handle C memory allocations?
Updated May 17, 2026
Short answer
ARC only manages Objective-C objects, not raw C memory.
Deep explanation
ARC tracks retainable Objective-C objects. C allocations via malloc are outside its scope, requiring manual free or bridging.
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