Memory used to be the easy part of a PC or phone upgrade, the line item you barely noticed on the receipt. That era is over. A global crunch in Random access memory is pushing prices sharply higher, ...

As the generative AI rush gobbles up memory production, phone-makers will likely have to raise prices, reduce RAM specs or both. David Lumb is a senior reporter covering mobile and gaming spaces. Over ...

It's no secret that smartphones are incredibly mature, and the days of justifying annual upgrades are over. Processors are fast, displays are crisp, cameras are sharp, and crucially, phone makers are ...

Smartphone RAM is advancing at a rapid pace, with mid-range devices typically offering 8GB, flagship phones ranging from 12-16GB, and a few extreme models boasting 24GB. While manufacturers often ...

Random-access memory, or RAM, is an essential component in everything from desktop computers to smartphones. RAM is a high-speed, short-term storage solution that gives applications, games, and the ...

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Rising memory prices could force smartphone makers to scale back on RAM, making 16GB RAM phones harder to find in the near future. As RAM suppliers shift production toward AI-focused memory, even ...

Bad news for anyone planning to buy a new phone in 2026. A new market report from TrendForce—that's the market survey firm—paints a pretty rough picture for the global smartphone and laptop markets.