Samsung Chip Profits Soar Amid the Tech World's RAM Shortages
The world's largest semiconductor-maker is reaping the rewards of a global memory chip shortage driven by AI demand so rapacious that it's making everyone else miserable. …
The world's largest semiconductor-maker is reaping the rewards of a global memory chip shortage driven by AI demand so rapacious that it's making everyone else miserable. …
… "That is tightening supply for the DDR4 chips we use and increasing costs across consumer electronics. Our global operations team has been focused since early 2025 on securing sufficient supply to support our manufacturing demands." The real question is how long this is going to last. …
… Analysts are looking at how Apple will meet demand amid increased memory costs and supply constraints in the coming quarters, said Nabila Popal, senior research director at the International Data Corporation. …
… Apple may be willing to absorb the costs for a more capable basic model of the iPhone 18, or perhaps it'll pass those costs on to the consumer with a price hike. iPhone Fold or iPhone Air 2? …