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AI-driven memory crunch jolts India smartphone market

Source: TechCrunch AI Source published: 18 Jul 2026 NadiAI generated: 18 Jul 2026
AI-driven memory crunch jolts India smartphone market
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India’s smartphone market is slowing as demand and pricing shift under pressure from AI-centric features that require more memory and processing. Manufacturers and carriers are adjusting product strategies and inventories in response to changing consumer preferences and cost structures.

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The trend signals broader disruption in consumer electronics supply, pricing and device design as AI capabilities become central to buying decisions.

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