Memory shortage spurs smartphone makers to melt used memory off old devices, then re-solder it onto new products

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.

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