Phones might get pricier next year. Thank the AI boom
2 days ago · But next year, it’s a routine component that might be boosting prices: memory. And it’s not just phones. Any device that uses memory, from phones to tablets and smartwatches, could get pricier.
Why smartphone prices are poised to increase - LinkedIn
1 day ago · Smartphones could be more expensive next year as a surge in demand for memory from AI data centers threatens to drive up prices of consumer devices. The smartphone market is expected …
Your next phone or laptop could cost 20–30% more because of ...
1 day ago · Your next phone or laptop could cost 20–30% more because of AI chip shortages By Cassie B. // Dec 05, 2025 TAGS: AI, AI chips, Big Tech, computers, computing, dollar demise, energy …
The AI Boom Could Increase Prices for Phones and Tablets Next ...
Some smartphones could cost more as soon as early next year, said Nabila Popal, a senior research director for the International Data Corporation. Cheap Android phones may see the biggest impact, …
Nvidia shift, AI chip shortages threatening to hike gadget prices
5 days ago · The cost of your smartphone might rise, analysts are warning, as the AI boom clogs up supply chains and a recent change by Nvidia to its products could make it worse. AI data centers, on …
AI Boom Fuels Memory Chip Shortages, Hiking Smartphone Prices
15 hours ago · The AI boom is driving up demand for memory chips, causing shortages and price hikes for consumer devices like smartphones and tablets. Experts predict 20%+ increases by 2025-2026, …
AI boom expected to raise prices on smartphones, smartwatches ...
1 day ago · Analysts say rising demand for AI data centers is pushing up memory costs, leading to expected price hikes on smartphones, smartwatches and tablets next year.