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Apr 29, 2026 · Mobile Development

8 GB Android Phones Finally Get Relief as the OS Undergoes a Major Memory Overhaul

Android’s long‑standing lax memory management is being overhauled: Google’s Android 17 Beta 4 introduces a device‑level memory cap, smart notifications, and scenario‑specific rules, while China’s ITGSA alliance issues a “fair run memory” mandate, promising to curb bloated apps, reduce heating and lag, and give 8 GB phones a chance to run smoothly again.