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How does memory fragmentation affect iOS apps?
Updated May 17, 2026
Short answer
Fragmentation reduces usable contiguous memory blocks.
Deep explanation
Frequent allocations/deallocations create holes in memory. Even if total memory is available, lack of contiguous space leads to allocation failures or jetsam triggers.
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