If you still own one of these 6 popular Android phones, it's probably time to upgrade

Holding onto an old Android phone from Samsung, Google, or Motorola? It might be time to finally give in and upgrade.

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RAM Crisis is Squeezing Mid-Range & Budget Phone Specs in 2026

Rising component costs caused by the AI-driven RAM crisis are forcing smartphone makers to downgrade specs in mid-range devices. Reports indicate a return to 8GB RAM configurations, plastic frames, ...

I freed up 2GB of RAM by changing one Android setting, and my Pixel's been flying ever since

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Why your next Android upgrade is about to cost $100 more for the same specs

I’ve been covering Android since 2023, when I joined Android Police, mostly focusing on AI and everything around Pixel and Galaxy phones. I’ve got a bachelor’s in IT with a major in AI, so I naturally ...