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Technology · Software & cloud · published 2026-08-27 · via TechCrunch

Google imposes new memory limits on Android apps due to AI-driven chip shortage

Google announced new performance thresholds for Android apps to reduce memory usage, responding to hardware supply constraints caused by AI data center demand. Developers must meet these requirements by February 2027, with tools to alert them when apps exceed limits. Additionally, by April 2027, apps must support automatic sign-in restoration during device migrations.

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