The soaring demand for artificial intelligence is about to hit your wallet in a place you might not expect: your phone’s RAM. We typically focus on the price of components like the main processor.

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 still early in the year, and very few phones have been announced, none of which have significantly hiked prices. With CES 2026 in the rearview, eyes are on the upcoming Mobile World Congress 2026 ...

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 ...

Global Memory Crunch Could Drive Up the Price of Your Next Phone by $70 It's not just PCs. IDC warns that the average selling prices for phones, especially lower-end and midrange devices, are expected ...