SMRTR TechAug 31, 2026The Next Web

Google will limit how much memory Android apps can use from February 2027

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Starting in February 2027, Google will cap how much memory Android apps can use, citing a global RAM shortage driven by AI data centers consuming supply meant for smartphones. Apps exceeding limits risk being slowed, shut down, or buried in Play Store search results, hitting developers and budget phone users hardest.

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