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LPDDR6 RAM May Only Reach Ultra-Premium Android Phones

Android phones are expected to begin adopting LPDDR6 RAM in 2026, promising higher bandwidth and better energy efficiency. However, rising memory costs and supply constraints could mean that only ...

Thanks, AI companies: Sub-$400 phones could see a huge decline due to RAM crisis

Research firm Omdia has forecasted a bleak future for the sub-$400 smartphone segment, largely due to the RAM crisis. However ...

AI Boom Could Make Cheap Android Phones More Expensive

Rising DRAM and NAND prices are forcing Android phone makers to cut specs, raise prices, and rethink budget smartphones, ...
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Here’s how hard it is to make a cheap Android phone during the RAM shortage

The increased cost of memory components is having the expected effect on devices, raising their costs for consumers. An interesting report points out some nuance to that, predicting that cheap Android ...

Apple may be setting a strange new RAM trend Android phones could follow

A new leak suggests iPhone 18 and 18e will feature 9GB of RAM, giving Apple Intelligence more room to run smoothly.
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I freed up 2GB of RAM by changing one Android setting, and my Pixel's been flying ever since

Jon Gilbert is a Features Writer for Android Police. I've covered Android since 2021, focusing on writing features and guides about Android apps and features that directly affect users. I've attended ...