The Verge · Technology · 2026-08-27
Google will start policing memory-hungry Android apps as a direct response to
Google will start policing memory-hungry Android apps as a direct response to the RAM crisis. The memory limitations were first introduced with Android 17, appearing first on Pixel phones. Google has a pretty clear directive if apps misbehave: “If your app exceeds these limits, it will be slowed down and may be terminated” Google says it will start enforcing the memory limits in February 2027.
Why it matters. Why it matters: Google will start policing memory-hungry Android apps as a direct response to the RAM crisis.
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