Enterprise

Apple might increase its prices even more

By as much as 10 percent

Published

November 28, 2018

Luigi Leonardo

Apple will always be a premium brand. The company derives a lot of satisfaction in keeping its prices remarkably high. Despite the polarizing scheme, Apple has found massive success, increasing sales throughout the years. The brand’s fans are, of course, more than happy to lap it all up.

However, this tenuous balance between price and demand might soon topple over. Apple finds itself at the behest of America’s volatile foreign policy. Because of tense Sino-American relations, Apple might have to increase its prices soon.

The strange relationship between America and China is no surprise to most people. The subtle feud has even found its way into the tech industry. This year, Huawei and ZTE have only experienced hostility from the American corporate world. Now, as the year winds down, Apple is the rivalry’s next victim.

This week, President Donald Trump will meet with President Xi Jinping. In this summit, Trump will increase tariff levels on Chinese goods. On the opposing side, Xi will try to dissuade the US president from the increase.

If implemented, the new tariff level will affect the prices of products made in China. Initially, Trump assured that Apple’s products will not be affected. (Apple’s manufacturing chain is in China.) However, this won’t be the case. According to the Wall Street Journal, the tariff will affect most China-made consumer products, regardless of brand. It might increase Apple’s prices by 10 percent.

With that, Trump has changed his tone. The president now says that the new prices won’t affect the brand’s demand, claiming that “people could stand that very easily.” Of course, consumer demand will ultimately depend on the consumers, not the president’s words. Despite increasing sales, Apple has reportedly been dissatisfied with demand. Only time will tell if consumers will start caring less about Apple’s fast-moving iPhones.

If Apple wants to keep its prices, they are left with only one option: moving its production elsewhere. However, this move isn’t optimal either. It will take a considerable amount of capital and labor. Regardless of Apple’s decision, the brand is caught in between a Chinese rock and an American hard place. Sadly, Apple’s fans will likely bear the brunt of this decision.

Enterprise

Nintendo sues the United States

The Japanese company wants a refund for illegal tariffs.

Published

March 7, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

What happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object? After a year of wrestling through tariffs from the current American administration, Nintendo has decided to sue the United States.

Last year, the Trump administration was trigger-happy with implement tariffs on countries everywhere. Though the controversy mostly circulated around geopolitics, major corporations also found themselves on the receiving end of Trump’s ire. All over the world, the tariffs sparked product delays and price hikes.

Nintendo is no exception. As a result of the fiasco, the company had to delay the launch of the Switch 2, in anticipation of disruptions caused by the tariffs. First reported by Aftermath, the Japanese gaming giant is now going after the American government over refunds associated with the tariffs.

Now, the tariffs aren’t a big issue anymore. Notably, the Supreme Court scratched off the White House’s implementations that the former found illegal. While a big sigh of relief for future business, corporations like Nintendo have already paid duties and deposits in the past. As a result, Nintendo is now looking for recompense for what they paid before.

Nintendo isn’t the first company to seek restitution over the illegal tariffs. Others, including FedEx and Revlon, are also asking for refunds. However, the Japanese giant is certainly one of the biggest names to cross the government’s path. After all, the company is notoriously litigious over anything it considers as an affront to its business, including small streamers using Pokémon on their broadcasts.

With all its global resources, Nintendo likely won’t just give up without a fight.

Enterprise

Paramount wins bid for HBO Max, plans to merge streaming apps

It’s all part of the deal to acquire the Warner Bros. library.

Published

March 3, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

Last year ended with the bombshell announcement that Netflix might buy the entire Warner Bros. library. However, after some finagling and a rocky start, Paramount has now emerged as the main suitor for the lucrative library.

At the end of last year, it seemed all but confirmed that the gigantic Warner Bros. library was coming to Netflix as part of a huge buyout deal. This became even clearer when Warner Bros. Discovery rejected Paramount’s initial bid to counter Netflix. However, Paramount recently revised its offer to an astounding US$ 110 billion, or US$ 31 per share, which Warner Bros. Discovery signed off on. Netflix passed on the opportunity for a counteroffer, making Paramount the sole bidder.

Today, Paramount has announced that, if the deal pushes through, they will merge Paramount+ and HBO Max into one streaming service. This means that Paramount’s CBS, Comedy Central, and MTV will be under the same roof as DC, Game of Thrones, Harry Potter, and Mission: Impossible.

The value of the above names alone makes this into one of the most lucrative deals for Paramount. However, it’s not without its drawbacks. The combined entity will reportedly carry US$ 79 billion in net debt for both purchasing Warner Bros. and refinancing the newly purchased property.

Currently, the deal is expected to go through regulatory approval ending in the second half of 2026.

Enterprise

ACMobility Launches ChargeFleet: Seamless solution for businesses

B2B solution for corporate fleets and transport groups

Published

February 18, 2026

GadgetMatch

Ayala Group’s ACMobility has launched ChargeFleet, a new B2B digital solution for corporate fleets and transport groups.

The new service introduces a shareable digital wallet that streamlines charging expenses, reduces manual tracking, and improves cost control.

As more organizations explore electrifying their mobility operations, many continue to face operational challenges — including fragmented payment systems, reimbursement delays, and limited visibility over charging usage.

ChargeFleet addresses these gaps by introducing a centralized, shareable digital wallet. Here, fleet managers can allocate and monitor charging credits across multiple drivers across a single platform.

The system is a seamless process designed for long-term usage and easy deployment across any organization.

Once integrated, ACMobility assigns charging credits to the client’s fleet manager. The manager then can distribute these to multiple drivers. Meanwhile, the latter will be able to see and use their assigned credits via the Evro app.

ChargeFleet is available as a prepaid product through the ChargeFleet Store. Users can buy offers via GCash or credit card. No application process is required.

Looking ahead, ACMobility will continue to enhance the ChargeFleet experience with exclusive value-added perks integrated through Evro and Power on Wheels.

The upcoming features highlight ACMobility’s ongoing push to provide a future-proof support system for the evolving needs of their customers’ businesses.