Smartphone market forecast to decline this year due to memory shortage

kept by eddie feb 27

Worldwide smartphone shipments are forecast to decline 12.9% in 2026 due to a memory shortage, driving average selling prices up 14% and threatening low-end manufacturers.

The RAM Shortage Comes for Us All
AI datacenter buildouts have caused a severe RAM shortage, with DDR5 prices tripling, forcing companies to raise prices or halt consumer product lines.
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Average DRAM price in USD over last 18 months
Average DDR4 and DDR5 RAM prices have spiked sharply over the past 18 months, with many configurations at or near all-time highs.
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MacBook Neo sells out for April as demand for Apple's $599 laptop outpaces supply - 9to5Mac
Apple's $599 MacBook Neo sold out for April, with delivery dates pushing to May due to sustained demand since its March 11 launch.
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Tech That Will Change Your Life in 2026 - WSJ
The article predicts that 2026 will bring a revamped Siri, foldable iPhones, brain implants, and electric supercars, while AI creates challenges in healthcare and cybersecurity.
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