A global shortage in memory chips sparked by artificial intelligence has dealt a “tsunami-like shock” to the smartphone industry, pushing prices to all-time highs, according to a new report.

Apple has reportedly agreed to a 100% price increase to Samsung, purchasing the required LPDDR5X memory chips for ongoing ...

LPDDR5X isn’t some minor component. It’s the RAM used across Apple’s modern silicon lineup, from iPhones and iPads to Macs.

Before the iPhone 17 was unveiled, many customers expected Apple to bump the base model’s memory to 12GB, up from the 8GB found in the iPhone 16. While that didn’t happen, Apple did double the iPhone ...

A new Counterpoint report warns that memory prices could rise by 50% or more due to shortages and increased demand from AI data centers. This may push smartphone prices even higher, especially for ...

Samsung Electronics (SSNLF) noted that rumors are inaccurate that it has implemented an 80% price increase across its memory products, United Daily News reported. Samsung's distributors have issued ...

The demand for AI is fueling a shortage in memory chips for smartphones. The shortage is causing the price of memory chips to skyrocket. Samsung is reportedly considering raising its smartphone prices ...