Memory shortage spurs smartphone makers to melt used memory off old devices, then re-solder it onto new products — recycled memory to keep budget phones affordable; 'reballing' adoption to double by 2027
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Reballed memory currently accounts for a small share of smartphone components, but adoption could nearly double by 2027 as manufacturers look for alternatives to increasingly expensive DRAM.
  • NotMyOldRedditName@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    20 hours ago

    If I was going to buy a phone with this, I’d want it to be made very clear this was the case, but as long as they do that and a consumer can make an informed decision, I think it’s a great idea.