Unihertz solved what Samsung and Google can't
… Sign in to your Android Police account Rising component prices are here to stay in 2026. …
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This is how much more your smartphone will cost because of AI
… Manufacturers are finding ways to cut costs The prices of memory may continue to rise, but manufacturers are at least making savings where they can. Two separate reports today claim that Samsung is looking to cut costs in one specific area for a few phones: the display. …
I was worried about the Moto G Stylus (2026), but Motorola has figured it out
… There’s a lot to like in Motorola’s midrange lineup, and I’m pleased to see the company isn’t throwing away the value buyers get from its devices despite rising component costs. …
The Galaxy S26 and Pixel 10a prove 2026 will be messy for smartphone buyers
… Rising costs are putting companies in a tough spot, forcing them to balance meaningful upgrades with a price buyers are willing to pay. Unfortunately, I don’t see a painless way out — there isn’t some hidden stockpile of cheaper components waiting to be found. …
Tech got more expensive in 2026 — this is the setup I'm using to get by
… Unihertz recently announced that the price of its Titan 2 would also increase, as the component crisis is starting to hit smaller manufacturers. …
I saved hundreds of dollars buying my phones in one simple way
… The current AI bubble has expanded to the point that it encompasses a bunch of smartphone components, and crucial hardware like RAM and storage have been hit by crippling price rises. …
The Google Pixel 10a is easy to criticize — until you use it
… Rising component costs are here to stay in 2026, and we have to pick and choose our priorities. …