
AI Boom Drives Up Memory Chip Prices and Consumer Electronics Costs
The article reports that the surge in AI development is causing a drain on memory chips, leading to expected price increases for smartphones and PCs.
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The article reports that the surge in AI development is causing a drain on memory chips, leading to expected price increases for smartphones and PCs.

Prices for the upcoming iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro are estimated ahead of Apple's event next week, with details likely to be confirmed during the launch.

Google's Pixel 10 series will be released in Q4 with high prices in Europe, ranging from €899 for the base model to €2,289 for the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, despite no price hike compared to last year. The lineup includes new features like the Tensor G5 chip, but the high costs may lead consumers to wait for sales or consider older models with discounts.

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S24 range, including the Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra, is expected to have prices similar to the previous Galaxy S23 family, starting at $799 for the base model. The use of Samsung's own Exynos chipset alongside Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is expected to help keep costs down for the Galaxy S24 and S24+. However, the premium Galaxy S24 Ultra, which is expected to be 100 percent Snapdragon, may not benefit from the cost-saving. The memory options for the Galaxy S24 Ultra are reported to be 8 GB or 12 GB, which may be seen as a drawback compared to competing smartphones with more memory. The Galaxy S24 family is set to launch in early 2024.