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Mashable updates smartphone buying guide as RAM shortage drives prices up industry-wide

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Mashable published its 2026 smartphone buying guide covering iOS and Android flagships, reporting that smartphone prices have surged due to a global RAM shortage caused by AI data center demand ("RAMageddon"). The outlet notes Apple, Google, and Samsung have all raised prices on new releases, and Apple increased prices on older iPhone models by $100. Mashable recommends shopping for deals, carrier promotions, and trade-ins to offset higher costs.

Mashable updates smartphone buying guide as RAM shortage drives prices up industry-wide
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“Smartphone prices have surged in 2026 because we're in the middle of a global RAM shortage caused by the AI boom (commonly known as "RAMageddon").”

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