Do apps in itunes use RAM?

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Do apps in itunes use RAM?

All my apps from iphone and ipad are also in itunes. Why are they there? Can I delete them from itunes and will it increase my available RAM?

iMac, OS X Yosemite (10.10.1)

Posted on Nov 28, 2015 5:00 PM

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Limnos

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Nov 28, 2015 6:42 PM in response to RoydenfromMB

They do not use any RAM but don't confuse RAM with hard drive space. They do use hard drive space as any file storage will.

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RoydenfromMB Author

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Nov 28, 2015 6:40 PM in response to Limnos

Thanks Limnos.

What is the purpose of having them on the hardrive if you already have them in your iphone and /or ipad?

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RoydenfromMB Author

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Nov 28, 2015 6:44 PM in response to RoydenfromMB

Think I know the answer to that question. If your iphone failed, or you got a new one, you can transfer all your apps from your computer to your new phone and not lose them

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