IDC expects 2026 to be another challenging year for the personal computers and smartphone markets amid a global memory shortage crisis.

Memory now accounts for 35% of the materials required to build a PC, up from roughly 15%–18% previously. Chief financial officer Karen Parkhill said memory costs increased roughly 100% sequentially ...

Worldwide PC and smartphone shipments are projected to decline sharply in 2026 as soaring memory costs push up device prices, according to Gartner, Inc. The research and advisory firm estimates that ...

Gartner forecasts significant declines in PC and smartphone shipments in 2026 due to rising memory costs and increased device prices.

Gartner predicts surging memory costs will significantly reduce global PC and smartphone shipments in 2026, reshaping the market.

Overview Modern Android smartphones feature desktop modes that let users turn their phones into compact workstation ...