Shakil Barkat
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“enable devices to have less RAM while maintaining a great user experience.”
Shakil Barkat · said date not stated · reported 2026-07-24
Barkat mentioned a dedicated effort to reduce memory requirements across Android and the app ecosystem while maintaining a great user experience.
“shielded our consumers from supply fluctuations for as long as possible,”
Shakil Barkat · said date not stated · reported 2026-07-24
The hardware executive said Google has protected consumers from supply fluctuations for existing hardware already on the market.
“will be rolled out dynamically to match supply realities.”
Shakil Barkat · said date not stated · reported 2026-07-24
Google indicated that the entire Pixel family will see price adjustments rolled out dynamically to match supply realities.
“there’s never been an increase in memory prices like the world’s going through right now.”
Shakil Barkat · said date not stated · reported 2026-07-24
Barkat emphasized that Google is experiencing an unprecedented surge in memory costs during the current supplier-driven crisis.
“economics have fundamentally shifted and we’re not immune to that.”
Shakil Barkat · said date not stated · reported 2026-07-24
Barkat indicated that the economic fundamentals have shifted and Google is no longer able to shield consumers from cost increases.
“central part of how we make the Pixel lineup accessible.”
Shakil Barkat · said date not stated · reported 2026-07-24
Barkat said buyers can still expect promotions, trade-in offers, and bundled perks like Google One as part of making Pixels accessible.