News & Reviews:   cost

Back in February, Samsung told The Verge that global shortages of RAM and other materials, combined with tariffs, made a "significant contribution" to the price hike. But the company may be preparing another wave of price increases for its Galaxy flagship smartphones, according to a new report suggesting rising component costs and AI-related hardware demands are continuing to pressure the mobile industry.

Malaysia’s electricity supply remains stable for now, but rising global fuel prices could eventually push tariffs higher, according to the country’s economy leadership. The update comes amid ongoing volatility in global energy markets, which is starting to impact local generation costs.

As fuel prices and the overall cost of living continue to rise in Malaysia, ride-hailing platform Bolt is rolling out a series of initiatives aimed at easing the burden on daily commuters. The latest measures focus on lowering ride costs while improving flexibility, as more Malaysians look for affordable alternatives to private car usage.

It was only yesterday when we reported that the rising cost of memory chips may put pressure on Apple, since Samsung and SK Hynix are increasing it. However, Apple CEO Tim Cook responded to that matter during the company’s latest earnings call with equity analysts.

We have been talking about this for a while; memory costs have already risen, and the global memory chip market is facing steep price increases that are reverberating across the technology sector. This is prominent in the smartphone industry, where dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) is a critical component.

In a quiet announcement, CelcomDigi has rolled out PhoneFIX, a new device coverage subscription designed to help customers fix damaged phones without the stress of high repair costs. Available exclusively to CelcomDigi users in Malaysia, PhoneFIX offers an affordable way to keep your smartphone in top shape, whether you’ve just bought a new device or are using one you already own.

In case you missed it, Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) announced on its social media pages that the Time-of-Use (ToU) tariff switching feature is available on the myTNB app. This feature was introduced a few months ago, allowing customers to manage their electricity costs on the TNB website, and now directly from their smartphones.

According to industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple’s first foldable iPhone — expected to debut in 2026 or early 2027 — could end up costing substantially less to manufacture than previously estimated. The savings come from one of the most mechanically complex parts of the device: its folding hinge.

When Prime Minister Datuk?Seri Anwar Ibrahim was making his announcement of the RM100 aid and others, he also touched upon the revamped electricity tariff structure. Contrary to widespread speculation, he claimed more than 85% of residential consumers are actually paying less than before.

During the Engine Lubricant Contribution Program yesterday, our local Minister of Communications, Fahmi Fadzil made a statement that telcos need to do better in providing affordable internet packages to taxi and e-hailing drivers.