Here's how hard it is to make a cheap Android phone during the RAM shortage
… Low-end wholesale price $800 : Flagships are going to face dual cost pressures from high-capacity memory and 2nm flagship SoCs. …
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Valve's Steam Machine becomes less of a certainty in 2026 after passing product update
… Not only are memory components scarce, but that drives the price up. …
Google Pixel makes up 5% of foldables in North America – Apple will hit nearly 50%
… Counterpoint says: Google may face notable downward pressure, driven by the structural reallocation of market shares following Apple’s entry. …
Samsung teases 'AI glasses' as it warns of the RAM crisis getting even worse in 2027
… The RAM and storage shortage has affected the entire tech industry, with prices on everything going up, in some cases dramatically. Even at Samsung’s scale, the world’s largest smartphone maker isn’t immune to this, with its own set of price hikes not too long ago . …
Moto G Stylus (2026) has a Galaxy Note-like pen for $499 [Gallery]
… Beyond the pen, Moto G Stylus 2026 puts together a pretty solid Android phone for its $499 price point. …
The loss of OnePlus in the US will sting but, sadly, won't actually matter
… The likes of Samsung, Google, Motorola, etc just haven’t responded to the “pressure” OnePlus was supposed to provide. …
Review: Oppo Find X9 Ultra isn't perfect, but it makes me want to ditch my Pixel anyway
… It also puts just a tiny bit more pressure on other Android brands, Samsung in particular. …