AICore is turning 128GB Android phones into a storage nightmare
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Carriers I’ve been covering Android since 2023, when I joined Android Police, mostly focusing on AI and everything around Pixel and Galaxy phones. I’ve got a bachelor’s in IT with a major in AI, so I naturally view technology differently. I usually take a pro-consumer angle instead of the marketing hype, which you’ve probably noticed in my writing. Google’s best pitch for AI on Android is also the one that makes its storage tiers sting most. The company wants phones to handle sensitive tasks offline, with local models doing the work instead of sending everything to a server. Some Android users are seeing AICore take up over 10GB in their storage settings, and for a few, it’s so bad that they can’t install apps without clearing space first.
Published: May 16, 2026 1:30 pm
Source: Android Police — Read original