Google is setting new memory-use limits for Android apps as AI data centers contribute to hardware shortages that could leave lower-cost phones with less memory.

Facing a global RAM shortage tied to AI demand, Google sets new memory thresholds for Android apps starting February 2027, ...

Google is introducing stricter requirements for Android apps as the mobile industry deals with memory supply constraints ...

Google has declared that Android apps distributed through Google Play will have to meet new memory performance thresholds, ...

It will also be easier to keep your app data when switching phones.

Google Play reduced memory usage rules take effect in February 2027, requiring apps to cut RAM use and code bloat or risk ...