Dossier
component shortages
Coverage of component shortages in the Nexus archive.
- Qualcomm is about to raise prices and that’s bad news for everyone
Qualcomm plans to increase its prices by a double-digit percentage starting September 1st, citing an inability to absorb higher supplier costs due to ongoing component shortages. The company stated it attempted to source components from alternate suppliers before announcing the hikes, which are expected to have a ripple effect, particularly on smartphone manufacturers.