With global RAM pricing spiking due to a surge in AI demand, what does this mean for buying a smartphone in 2026?

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 ...

The smartphone industry is at a strange crossroads. On one hand, AI is reshaping what phones are capable of, demanding more memory and faster storage. On the other hand, a global RAM crisis is forcing ...

You might want to think twice before upgrading your smartphone in 2026. Smartphone specifications are on the verge of moving backward in the near future, not due to a lack of innovation, but because ...

A looming memory crisis may see the RAM shortages reshape device offerings in 2025 in the smartphone industry. Despite memes around skyrocketing RAM prices offering comic relief online, the actual ...

As for the PC market, several of the leading vendors have already warned of cost increases for the second half of 2026, IDC said. Lenovo, Dell, HP, Acer, and ASUS have all pointed to 15-20% price ...

If you’re in the market for a new phone next year, you might want to hold off a little bit. According to Android Authority, phones are about to become more expensive due to recent inflation in RAM ...

A couple of days ago, I wrote a news story about how smartphone prices could soar across segments, and now, we’re seeing the theory in action, starting with the Xiaomi 17 Ultra. The handset’s base ...

Rising DDR5 memory prices aren't limited to mobile phones: The laptop market is expected to shift, too, as manufacturers race to keep costs down. TrendForce reports that companies such as Dell, Lenovo ...

TL;DR: Ongoing DRAM shortages are driving smartphone makers to reintroduce 4GB models and microSD slots in 2026, while rising memory costs force price hikes and reduced specifications across ...

Oppo will soon launch the Oppo Pad 5 in India, confirmed by a Flipkart microsite. The tablet features a 12.1-inch screen, ...

Ask any AI stalwarts about what they need and the answer is the same. They need more compute. From Sam Altman of OpenAI to Elon Musk of xAI, they all want more compute. And by compute they mean more ...