CNN

Phones might get pricier next year. Thank the AI boom

Fancy cameras, giant screens and massive storage usually make smartphones more expensive. But next year, it’s a routine component that might be boosting prices: memory. And it’s not just phones. Any ...
Android

Memory Prices Could Double by 2026, Potentially Driving Phone Costs Even Higher

A new Counterpoint report warns that memory prices could rise by 50% or more due to shortages and increased demand from AI data centers. This may push smartphone prices even higher, especially for ...
CNBC

AI boom is fueling a memory chip shortage that could hit cars and phones

According to the CEO of China's largest contract chipmaker, fears of a memory chip shortage have seen customers hold back on orders of other chips used in their products. Analysts say the supply ...
Android

High Memory Prices May Kill the 16GB RAM Phone Segment

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 ...