Google is implementing stricter requirements for Android apps, mandating improved memory and performance standards starting February 2027 to combat excessive RAM consumption.

• Developers must meet new thresholds for memory usage and code optimization to avoid Play Store penalties.
• This move by Google aims to prevent apps from slowing down devices, causing crashes, or forcing background apps to close, particularly benefiting users of budget and mid-range phones.
• The changes come amid a global "memory squeeze" driven by AI advancements and increasing consumer demand for sophisticated app features.