Chapter 338 Finale (Part 1)
"It's a niche and not in line with the mainstream." Lin Xiao said.
This answer is not unfamiliar, and is even the mainstream argument. If there is another point of failure in history, it is the problem of application ecology.
Lin Xiao continued: "The development of smartphones has entered its fourth year. In the first two years, the thinking of users around the world might have been scattered and not fixed. However, now almost all smartphone users have been educated on what a smartphone should look like."
"There is an objective reason why iOS, X, and Android systems are similar in appearance and operating logic."
“Whether it is advanced or not, at least it is now advanced and has created a strong inertial mindset.”
"Microsoft's operating system is very different and can bring great surprises to bystanders and spectators, but when they actually use it, it is difficult for them to pay the price of such a change."
Ballmer said nothing.
In fact, there are examples that are almost the opposite.
For example, in the PC field, Microsoft's operating system is the only one in the world, but Apple's iOS system has still carved out a niche.
But the situation is very complicated.
"Thank you, Lin!" Ballmer hung up the phone.
In fact, he already knew all the answers, and the entire Microsoft executives almost knew them, but they just confirmed it again with Lin Xiao.
So what should we do next?
A 180-degree change?
In the next Windows Mobile 8, will it be completely overhauled and made the system mode the same as Android and X operating systems?
Of course, Microsoft's top management will certainly hold meetings again and again, and someone will certainly continue to raise this suggestion.
But...it will basically be the same as history.
Microsoft will continue to stick to itself.
It wouldn't be Microsoft if we didn't do that.
Because it still has extraordinary self-confidence and pride, it feels that it can fight its way out and that it can stand out from the crowd.
The reason why sales were not good at the beginning was simply that users were not used to it yet. But as time accumulates, as mobile phone manufacturers continue to launch Windows Mobile phones and the number of users continues to increase, users will eventually get used to it.
Even a startup like Quantum Technology was able to break new ground from scratch. Doesn’t the huge Microsoft have the courage to do the same?
And Microsoft has enough money, and even enough time, to support this strategy.
I will never deny myself just because of the current low sales.
Microsoft will stick to its own path and keep going.
Of course, it turns out that this approach is not feasible.
This huge potential energy will crush everything, not only Microsoft's Windows Mobile, but also Nokia's Symbian and BlackBerry, which once shipped 50 million units worldwide and had a market value of 83 billion US dollars and was regarded as the most stylish mobile phone brand.
After Lin Xiao hung up the phone, he looked up.
Lian Yi is still working in front of the computer.
It is still a patent infringement case between Quantum Technology and Google Android.
This case has become increasingly larger, and it is not just a lawsuit in the United States.
Moreover, more and more patents are involved, and the demands of both parties are getting bigger and bigger.
"Your friendship with Microsoft is very wise. It allows us to avoid the most dangerous situation in this patent war." Lian Yi could feel Lin Xiao approaching without looking back. She leaned back slightly, and after a moment her head gently rubbed against Lin Xiao's chest.
"Because we have registered enough relevant patents, and Google Android's core patents on communications are not particularly strong, we will not be at a disadvantage when dealing with Google alone. Microsoft acquired Motorola, and they have accumulated a lot of experience in operating systems, even mobile phone operating systems, and have a large number of patents. If Microsoft and Google join forces to strangle us, that would be the most dangerous."
"Should we guard against this possibility?"
Lin Xiao: "Are you saying that Google and Microsoft are teaming up to deal with us?"
Lian Yi said: "Yes."
Lin Xiao: "Although theoretically, this possibility cannot be ruled out, but the realistic possibility is very small."
"First of all, Google can't give Microsoft what it wants. Unless Google completely sells Android to Microsoft now, is that possible? Or sells half of its shares? What about Microsoft's own Windows Mobile? Give it up directly? Give it up just when it's facing setbacks? Microsoft will never do that."
"In another two years, if Microsoft has almost no chance of recovery in Windows Mobile and is completely defeated, the success or failure of Android and X operating systems will be decided by then."
"At that time, it would have made no sense for Microsoft to acquire an already failed Android."
"Besides, apart from mobile operating systems, Microsoft has almost no competition with us in other areas. Instead, we are complementary. Even without mobile operating systems, the competition between Microsoft and Google is still very fierce."
Lin Xiao reached his hand in as he spoke.
At this time, Lian Yi came back from work, still wearing her uniform and glasses.
So charming.
As Lin Xiao fiddled with her, Lian Yi's face gradually turned red, and she glared at Lin Xiao.
Next, Lin Xiao took over her office chair and let her sit on his lap.
She is almost three months pregnant, so she still needs to be more careful.
Gently lift up the dress, and a vast expanse of white appears before your eyes.
"My baby has really grown up..." Lin Xiao took a light bite.
Lian Yi said angrily: "You mean I'm fat."
"You... don't move..."
"Let me do it. It's only been three months. Be careful..."
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This year during the Lunar New Year holiday, Fantasy Vision, Sony Columbia, and Lightning Entertainment will still have a joint work released worldwide.
"The Martian"!
This is the first part of Lin Xiao's ambitious science fiction trilogy.
Next is "Interstellar", and then "The Wandering Earth".
After the film was released, it still received unanimous praise from all over the world.
The reputation of Master Ergou still remains at a very high level.
Of course, it didn't create a new box office miracle, but it was better than in history.
It earned $260 million in North America, which is only slightly higher than the historical average.
It earned 1.38 billion RMB in China, which is much higher than in history.
However, it still exceeded US$1 billion globally, almost exceeding 50%.
With "Phantom Vision", Sony Columbia's box office legend continues.
Of course, the even more brilliant one is still the smartphone system based on quantum technology.
At the third quantum technology conference, after the launch of Quantum Phone 2, it not only set off a shipment frenzy of quantum phones, but also directly drove the majority of allies.
After that, Coolpad, ZTE, Huawei, Meizu, VIVO, and OPPO all launched their own new products.
Last year, only Coolpad and Meizu made flagship phones, but this year, all brands have released flagship series.
Because the price of Quantum Phone 2 has continued to increase, the lowest price is now close to 5,000 yuan.
Therefore, the price gap from 1999 to 3499 is completely vacated.
These brands are competing in this price range.
In addition, cheaper and more affordable machines have also begun to be updated.
Because mid- and low-end SOCs are also coming out.
Therefore, this led to an explosive growth in the number of smart terminals operating the entire x mobile phone system in just a few months, directly exceeding 200 million units!
As a competitor, Android’s total shipments have reached 80 million!
The gap between the two sides continues to widen.
The global technology community originally had great expectations for Microsoft's entry, believing that the battlefield in the smartphone camp would become more chaotic.
However, I didn't expect that it would stabilize.
Google is likely to be eliminated, and the future smartphone system may be divided between quantum technology and Apple IOS.
Half a year ago, no one could see the situation clearly and felt that the situation was uncertain.
And it won’t be determined for several years.
However, everything happened much faster than expected, and the situation gradually became clear.
“Can Google Android still turn the tide?”
An article appeared on the Internet and went viral.
"As time went on to 2011, everything seemed to become clear. The gap between the X operating system and the Android operating system was getting bigger and bigger. The X camp's leading advantage was getting bigger and bigger."
"This is a kind of potential energy. Once it is pushed, it will maintain huge inertia. But quantum technology is still accelerating."
"So I think Google Android has little chance."
“Because the X camp’s ecological application moat has become deeper and deeper, and global users have become more and more dependent on several core software in the X camp, and they can’t even leave.”
"The whole world was laughing at Mr. Lin Xiao for spending an astronomical amount of money to promote WeChat. Even in 2011, the cost of promoting this app increased instead of decreased."
“But it has become the world’s number one instant messaging app.”
"Will global users give up Facebook for Android phones? Give up YouTube, WeChat, Instagram, OnlyFans, Twitter, and a large number of classic mobile games?"
"No, absolutely not!"
"Just look at the games on your phone, Plants vs. Zombies 2, Temple Run 2, Lightning Race 3, Modern Warfare 2, etc. Maybe you don't play them. But even games from two years ago are still being updated and upgraded. I once asked Fantasy Studios how many people and how much money are needed to keep updating and upgrading these mobile games?"
"The other party gave me a rough figure of about 2,000 people, and the net loss from these mobile games exceeded US$600 million each year."
"However, Lightning approved a higher budget for Fantasy Studios in 2011, prepared for even greater losses."
"So why is X operating system leading? The most important reason is, of course, Mr. Lin Xiao's advanced strategic vision, and also because... it invests more money and manpower every year than Google Android."
"It's just that we are very lucky that many ecological applications here already have the ability to generate their own revenue. Even in a few years, Fantasy Studios will be able to stop losing money and start making profits."
"But this makes it clear to everyone that the entire powerful system behind Lin Xiao is serving the X operating system. Every year, more than tens of thousands of people and astronomical amounts of money are invested, and the investment continues to flow in to serve users around the world."
“I don’t know if you play these games or not. I don’t know if you use these apps or not. But… as long as you open it, it will greet you in the best possible state.”
“That’s why quantum technology wins.”
"So, I think Google Android has little chance. In the past one or two years, these powerful apps have not been firmly established, and the X operating system's ecological moat has not been truly established. Google Android has produced a large number of similar software and games. However, during this precious golden period, these imitation software and imitation games have not won the hearts of global users. Let's see how many of these software have stopped updating? How many of these games have stopped serving?"
"Some people may think that the two sides will continue to fight for a long time, but I think everything will be accelerated."
"This battle is doomed, there will be no repetitions!"
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With less than a week left until the Spring Festival, Lin Xiao was originally planning to return to China with Lian Yi.
As a result, Lin Xia Optoelectronics called and Lin Xiao had to return home early.
Lian Yi will have to wait a few more days because she will go to court again in two days.
Come to Linxia Optoelectronics.
Lin Xiao saw a prototype.
Curved screen mobile phone!
This is definitely the world's first curved screen mobile phone.
The person in charge of Linxia Optoelectronics said: "Don't make such a judgment. It is very immature, the yield rate is very low, and the cost is extremely high!"
Lin Xiao said slowly: "I don't care!"
"I will have it launched on September 30 this year."
"Even if it is a concept product, even if each unit will lose a lot of money, I will have it released at the conference, and at least mass-produce hundreds of thousands of units!"
"Also, it must be kept absolutely confidential!"
“I want to make sure it completely wows the world at the launch.”
In Lin Xiao’s opinion, mediocrity is the original sin of quantum technology at this moment.
Maybe...it will gradually become mediocre one day, because all the radicalism and innovation will gradually be exhausted.
But... the later the better.
Wu Di next to him said, "Boss, this year is a small year, so we are releasing the Quantum Phone 2S. Let's save this curved screen phone for next year."
"Really, I beg you!"
"We released it this year, but next year, the big year for quantum technology, we won't have anything to show for it."
"I think this way. If it comes out this year, the most they can produce is 200,000 units. How much would you sell it for? 9,999?"
"When it is relatively mature, we will launch it on a large scale next year. Even if we lose money, we should at least prepare several million units so as not to disappoint global users."
"Our quantum technology is meant to be radical, but it should produce results immediately rather than being too conceptual."
Lin Xiao was silent for a long time, then nodded and said, "You are right!"
Suddenly, Wu Di breathed a sigh of relief.
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There are still three days until Chinese New Year!
Lian Yi returned to China and first went to Hangzhou, where she stayed with Lian Zheng and Shu Wan for two days.
Originally, Lin Xiao and Lian Yi were going to spend the New Year with Lian Zheng and his wife in Hangzhou, and then return to Daye Village on the first day of the New Year.
As a result, he was driven away by Shu Wan the day before New Year's Eve.
"We don't need you to accompany us. You can take Little Water Drop back to Daye Village." Shu Wan said, "Of course, if there is an awkward situation, you can solve it yourself. We won't care. Who told you to do it yourself..."
She originally wanted to say "it's a sin", but now she couldn't bear to even say these two words.
Return to Daye Village to celebrate the New Year.
That…that would indeed be embarrassing.
Because Xiao Momo and her two babies are also spending the New Year in Daye Village.
The two sides did not reach an agreement.
Lin Xiao took out his cell phone several times, wanting to call Paopao and tell her that they would not celebrate the New Year in Hangzhou, but would go back to Daye Village together to celebrate the New Year.
But... this message has been deleted and posted several times.
In the end, it was not sent out.
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In the evening!
There was no convoy, just an ordinary car, driving slowly towards Daye Village.
The sun sets!
The sun, which was about to set, shone slowly through the mountain peaks.
A beautiful and charming figure, holding a baby, stood at the entrance of the village and looked at the bend in the road.
This is a bubble.
The baby in her arms is her second child, Lin Yunzhou.
Dabao Lin Yiyi was standing here with her waiting just now, but when he saw other children, he went to play with them.
In fact, Lin Xiao had told Lin Huaili before that he would spend this year's New Year's Eve in Hangzhou and come back on the first day of the New Year.
However, Bubble felt that Lin Xiao would go home for the New Year this year.
A car slowly came into her sight.
Then, it stopped a few meters in front of her.
Then the car door opened and Lin Xiao got out first.
After a while, the beautiful Lian Yi came down from the other side, looked up at Xiao Momo, full of shyness.
"Teacher Xiao..."
Lin Xiao stepped forward and took the second baby, Lin Yunzhou.
And Xiao Momo seemed even more at a loss when facing Lian Yi.
At this time, Dabaolin came running over one by one.
"Dad, you're back!"
She started rushing from a distance of more than ten meters.
Lin Xiao quickly squatted down, hugged Dabao Lin with his other hand, and then stood up.
So, he had a son in his left hand and a daughter in his right hand.
Lin Yiyi hugged Lin Xiao's neck and looked at Lian Yi with wide eyes, feeling a little shy but full of closeness.
"Auntie..." she whispered.
Lian Yi's eyes curved. She had video chatted with Lin Yiyi many times.
"Hey, baby!" Then she opened her arms: "Auntie, hold me, okay?"
Lin Yiyi looked at Lin Xiao reluctantly, then opened her arms towards Lian Yi.
Lian Yi held Lin Yiyi in her arms and gently smelled her scent.
Lin Xiao used his free hand to gently take Xiao Momo's hand.
"Let's go, let's go home!"
The sun was really about to set, stretching the shadows of the family of four very long.
Lin Xiao and Xiao Momo's marriage proposal appeared as the sun rose.
His proposal to Lian Yi took place when the sun was setting.
One morning, one evening.
And at this moment, it is morning and evening.
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Note: There are probably one or two more chapters to be completed, thank you everyone!
(End of this chapter)
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