RAM is one of the most integral hardware parts in hardware when it comes to computers, mobile devices, and even small IoT devices. With its universal presence in the latest technology, RAM is often ...

Many brands today offer a so-called extended RAM feature, using part of your phone’s storage as virtual memory. The feature is known as extended RAM, RAM Plus, memory extension, or RAM Boost, ...

Virtual RAM is no longer foreign to the world of smartphones. While the feature has been long in action for PCs, it’s only recently that we are seeing its widespread use on smartphones. Phone ...

OPPO is adding virtual RAM support to Reno 5 series phones. The approach temporarily turns up to 7GB of storage into temporary memory when your physical RAM runs low. Oppo’s sibling brand vivo uses ...

Virtual RAM, a staple on Android devices, is often misunderstood. The toggle to turn on the feature usually includes a disclaimer about storage use, like my iQOO Neo9 Pro says, “The RAM can be ...

Ben Khalesi covers the intersection of artificial intelligence and everyday tech at Android Police. With a background in AI and data science, he enjoys making technical topics approachable for those ...

In today’s fast-paced digital world, smartphones play a pivotal role in our daily lives. They have evolved from mere communication devices to powerful multitasking tools. One crucial component that ...

Will was the Phones Editor at Android Police from August 2022 to May 2025, which usually meant his desk was covered in a dozen different smartphones at any given time. Prior to that, he was a news ...