Google basically confirms the Pixel 11 is getting a price hike

Google's Vice President of Devices and Services, Shakil Barkat, has hinted that the upcoming Pixel 11 will be more expensive than its predecessor, the Pixel 10. The expected price hike is largely due to the ongoing RAM supply issues caused by the growth of AI data centers, which has led to increased memory costs. Several major companies, including Apple and Microsoft, have already raised their prices in response to these rising costs. Barkat stated that Google has tried to absorb the fluctuations for as long as possible, but the changing economics have made it unavoidable.

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