Gone are the days when the iPhone X broke headlines for its $1,000 retail price. Most flagship phones are closer to $1,000 than $500; the Pixel 10, one of the best value Android phones you can buy, ...

The era of cheap data storage is ending. Artificial intelligence is pushing chip prices higher and exacerbating supply shortages. Anyone buying a new smartphone in 2026 should brace for higher ...

The average selling price of smartphones in 2026 is expected to rise 6.9%, Counterpoint Research said. This is being fueled by higher memory chip costs which is raising the cost of smartphones. Memory ...

Your next smartphone is going to cost significantly more thanks to artificial intelligence companies hoarding the same memory chips that phones need. Counterpoint Research warned Tuesday that ...

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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 ...

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