How Samsung's latest RAM decision will hurt budget Android phones
… A major supplier taking last orders will only tighten supply further and push costs even higher. …
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This $1,999 gaming handheld just got too expensive to make, and you can blame AI for it
… These skyrocketing costs are associated with the AI/RAM crisis . The company claimed that storage costs were very high when it first unveiled the Next 2, adding that it was therefore already under “significant cost pressure.” However, it chose to open pre-orders and release it as planned. …
Nintendo Switch 2 gets a price hike, now costs as much as the PS5 originally did
… The broader tech industry has been dealing with rising manufacturing costs, supply chain instability, and increased competition for components such as RAM and storage. The ongoing AI boom has only intensified that pressure. …
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 may miss out on S26 Ultra’s best features
… Mobile The Galaxy Z Fold 8 may miss out on S26 Ultra’s best features Rising supply chain costs may be forcing Samsung to gut the Galaxy Z Fold 8. …
The $500 phone isn't dying, but rising costs might make it a lot less exciting
… Spec stagnation could be the price to pay to keep costs in check. …
Android gaming handhelds take another hit as Thor, Odin 3 make more spec sacrifices
… By • April 17, 2026 • • • Add AndroidAuthority on Google AYN TL;DR AYN will ship forthcoming Odin 3 and Thor batches with slower UFS 3.1 storage instead of UFS 4.0 due to supply shortages and higher costs. …
Android foldables are better than ever, but I'm waiting for the iPhone Fold
… By the time Apple enters the fray in late 2026, the supply chain for foldable glass and titanium hinges will be mature and cost-effective. …