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Smartphones to Get Pricier in 2026 due to AI-Fueled Memory Chip Crunch

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The global memory chip shortage is set to push smartphone prices higher in 2026. But it's largely driven by skyrocketing demand for memory components used in artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. The AI boom has forced chipmakers to divert production capacity towards high-bandwidth memory for AI infrastructure. Th

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The global memory chip shortage is set to push smartphone prices higher in 2026. But it's largely driven by skyrocketing demand for memory components used in artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. The AI boom has forced chipmakers to divert production capacity towards high-bandwidth memory for AI infrastructure. Th

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