Google has quietly but decisively ended the era of 16GB Android smartphones. With the rollout of Android 15, any phone that wants to ship with Google apps—including essentials like the Play Store—must now have at least 32GB of internal storage and 2GB of RAM. Devices that fall below this threshold are relegated to the lighter, stripped-down Android Go Edition, or lose access to Google Mobile Services (GMS) entirely This change is more than a technical footnote. It signals a major shift in the Android ecosystem, with far-reaching implications for developers, manufacturers, retailers, marketers, and consumers alike. Why Google Raised the Bar Apps Are Heavier, Expectations Are Higher The days when 16GB could comfortably house the Android OS, a handful of apps, and some photos are long gone. Modern apps—especially those with rich media, AI features, and offline capabilities—are significantly larger. Even so-called “lite” apps have grown in size, and the Android system itself continues to ...
If you frequently hold video conferencing sessions using Zoom Meeting, it is important to understand how to make your experience and those of the attendees better.
One of the most common problems experienced by Zoom users is lagging or slow performance.
There are a few things that may contribute to your session becoming slow:
1. Poor network
Zoom Meetings require a stable network for the processing of audio and video.
If you share screens, a stronger connection is required. Try to test your network speed or strength before hoping on a call for a better experience. You can use tools like fast.com to measure your internet speed.
2. Low storage on your PC.
Low storage space slows down your PC and can affect the performance of other applications or processes run in your computer. Clear out unused files and applications to leave some free space on your disk.
If you need more storage, buy external drives or expand your PC SSD. You can also use a HDD for backup if your device has an extra slot for the same.
3. Low Processor capacity.
Some computers comes with processors that have a clock speed of as low as 1.0ghz with 2 or less cores. An application like Zoom requires a strong processing capacity. Use turbo boost to improve the cpu performance(applicable for Intel CPUs) or ask for the computer processing power during purchase.
4. Low RAM capacity
Applications like Zoom require a PC with a minimum of 8GB RAM.
Upgrade your PCs RAM to have a better experience using Zoom.
In cases where an upgrade is impossible, you have to acquire a new device with the right specs.
5. Background Processes.
Before hoping on your Zoom call, check out and closed the processes running on your PC. Close the applications that might slow down the PC by consuming your computer memory.
On Windows PCs, go to the search bar and type 'Task Manager' to view and close all the applications you are not using. You can also use the keyboard shortcut 'Ctrl + Alt + Delete'
Having the best of Zoom meetings combines a number of requirements including good Internet connection, enough storage space, a good processor, few and less memory consuming background processes, and enough RAM.
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Article by Francis Onyach
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