I freed up 2GB of RAM by changing one Android setting, and my Pixel's been flying ever since

The performance boost was worth every trade-off ...
9to5google

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 ...

I bought an 8GB Android phone, and Google just told me it's already outdated

Android's AI era has a new minimum spec ...
Android Authority

The RAM crisis is here — and it may ruin these 5 Android phones

RAM prices have exploded in recent months owing to demand from AI-related companies. Unfortunately, this has resulted in various tech products seeing price increases, too. Smartphones aren’t immune to ...
Android

RAM Crisis is Squeezing Mid-Range & Budget Phone Specs in 2026

Rising component costs caused by the AI-driven RAM crisis are forcing smartphone makers to downgrade specs in mid-range devices. Reports indicate a return to 8GB RAM configurations, plastic frames, ...