Fang Zhuo has a preliminary draft in his mind about how to become the king of Android phones and how to compete with Apple phones.
Simply put, gather resources and make use of strengths and avoid weaknesses.
According to the information collected so far, Apple will release the mobile phone in the first half of next year. It is not yet clear whether there will be time for its release and official sales, but in any case, it can be determined that Apple mobile phones will be available for sale in 2007.
And what about Yike’s mobile phone?
Putting aside the development of hardware, it must be built based on the Android system.
Because without Google’s strong promotion and Google’s gathering of manufacturers to engage in the “Open Mobile Alliance”, even if Yike could build a system on its own, it would definitely be a niche system that cannot be popularized, which would have no impact on the current business competition.
Meaningless.
Therefore, judging from the current development progress of the Android system, the Yike mobile phone project is going well. I am afraid that the official release and sales will not be until 2008.
In other words, ignoring the giants such as Nokia in the market, the real competition between Yike and Apple will be at least 2008.
Fang Zhuo judged the competition time and had more expectations for the hardware.
Apple will release it in the first half of 2007. If hardware manufacturers are given another year, won't they be able to come up with better products?
In terms of screen alone, can Sharp come up with a 3.5-4.0-inch screen that is larger than Apple’s?
In the era of touch-screen mobile phones, the screen is the most intuitive component for consumers.
Different from the current Nokia, Blackberry and other mobile phones with physical keyboards, the touch screen not only performs the output function, but also replaces the keyboard to perform the input function. It can be larger at a suitable resolution. Fang Zhuo feels that he can press it no matter what.
more comfortable.
3.5 inches is a classic because of Apple phones. Even if it was later made larger, it would remain this size for several generations.
But Fangzhuo does not intend to follow this idea of small but beautiful, and wants to be bigger and better, and to compete with differentiation.
Considering the timing of the judgment, he even had a plan in mind for the advertising strategy for the 2008 competition.
2008 is the Olympic year.
If you stand up the larger screen mobile phone of Yike and compare it with its competitors, it is even higher.
Taking advantage of the one-year gap to announce the product before Apple upgrades it is even better.
As for being faster, it’s not easy to start with system smoothness, but you can look for differentiation from ecological creation.
Faster, higher, stronger.
Faster, Higher, Stronger.
Citius, Altius, Fortius.
In seeking authorization from the Olympics, I didn’t even bother thinking about the Latin text published by Europe.
Fang Zhuo's thoughts suddenly turned around. He couldn't wait to launch a package plan for mobile phones, but the basis for realizing it was system development, hardware advancement and the organic combination of the two.
There are still a lot of things to do to save up a mobile phone, but if you do it one by one, it won’t be too long.
Fang Zhuo is fully interested in competing with Apple, but Apple has indeed accumulated stronger technology and will not be able to catch up in a short time. But even if the first competition is not satisfactory, there will be ways to make up for it when the time comes.
The worst case scenario is to quietly short Sony, then find Sir Alex to buy his building, in order to calm down the competition.
If you can't work for Apple, you can still do it for Sony.
One day after arriving in New York, Fang Zhuo met with Sony and Sharp one after another, while Wang Yan and a group of people from Sina finally got over the jet lag and were ready to experience and explore the development of American social network products.
However, after contacting Fae's ok side, the time of visit needs to be postponed.
It is said that Google is in intensive discussions with Facebook about the acquisition. Zuckerberg has to deal with this matter recently and does not have time to receive exchanges and inspections from wealthy parties.
Mi GA Fund once invested in Facebook under Fang Zhuo's instruction, but the investment failed because Zuckerberg had many choices, but he knew that there was such a level of contact. Although he had never met the Rockets boss, he would not
Reject business inspection.
In the evening, Fang Zhuo sent Wang Yan and a group of people to visit the international metropolis, while he went to meet Mr. Yu to eat and chat about the progress of the mobile phone project.
When Yu Hongren is in New York, he can always receive some unconfirmed news.
But many times, it comes out of nowhere.
There are very reasonable variables in cooperation with Google.
Google must do something about the Android system. They are determined to seize the entrance to the mobile Internet through such a smartphone system. However, the first mobile phone to be cooperated with the Android camp is said to be still open to discussion.
After the launch of the mobile phone system, Google does not want to be wasted with a phone that does nothing. It is looking for and selecting co-branded mobile phone manufacturers.
Yike Company does hold shares in Android Company, but it is not the only alternative company.
"It's normal. If I were Larry, it would be difficult for me to completely trust a company that has just entered the mobile phone field. We can just defeat other candidates with our strength." Fang Zhuo encouraged after hearing Xiaoyu's news and worries,
"If even HTC and Sony can't beat it, then..."
Yu Hong felt Mr. Fang's strong confidence and couldn't help but nodded.
Fang Zhuo finished his words: "That's okay. Cooperation with Google does provide more resources, but the system is free, so it's not impossible to survive without it."
Yu Hong gave me a look: "You are really pragmatic."
"It's not okay to be pragmatic. You can't say that if Google doesn't make a co-branded product with us, we won't play with mobile phones, right?" Fang Zhuo smiled slightly, "Without such a competitive project like mobile phones, how can Yike keep it?
Its co-founder?”
Yu Hong rolled her eyes this time.
Fang Zhuo didn't hesitate: "The company currently has many R&D centers. One in Silicon Valley is involved in the Android system, one in New York is involved in mobile phones, and one in Shanghai is involved in both. We still need to find ways to change this focus."
"What do you mean?" Yu Hong was a little unsure.
"Of course it's domestic. After all, you are more at ease with your own people." Fang Zhuo said naturally, "You have spent a lot of time in New York in the past two years. If you go back once in a while, you will not be able to experience the changes in China and Shanghai. Yike's Shanghai R&D Center
Although it is relatively low, it is still very energetic.”
Yu Hong did not deny it too much, and said thoughtfully: "The domestic market is developing very fast, and we certainly cannot let go of the opportunity to grow with it. However, many resources abroad are indeed more abundant. It would be a pity for these talents to give up."
"Take your time, one step at a time." Fang Zhuo was not very eager.
Yu Hong nodded, knowing Mr. Fang's business sense. She asked a few questions about Zhou Xin's daughter, and then talked about the Rockets' playoff situation this year.
Yao Ming was injured previously and had to rest for nearly two months.
While everyone was not optimistic about the Rockets' record this year, the team coached by Nelson, with Nash and Carter, played a gorgeous offensive style and did not fall far behind in the final regular season rankings.
Yao Ming made a protective comeback at the end of the regular season, and easily won the first and second rounds of the playoffs 4:1.
I thought that this year's opponent in the Western Conference finals would still be the Spurs, who have a troika. Unexpectedly, the Mavericks came out of nowhere. With the lineup of Terry, Dallas, and Nowitzki, they reached the tiebreaker and successfully defeated the Spurs and advanced to the Western Conference.
finals.
The Mavericks have always been strong, but they are still clearly at a disadvantage against the defending champion Rockets.
However, when the Rockets were leading 3:1, Yao Ming accidentally sprained the medial ligament of his knee again. The degree of sprain was grade one, and the healing recovery time was theoretically 1-2 weeks, which gave the Mavericks a chance.
The Rockets lacked a strong point inside, and the Mavericks chased two games in a row. The two teams entered the tiebreaker at 3:3.
While Fang Zhuo was on the transoceanic flight, the Western Conference Finals were held in Houston. In the end, the Rockets relied on Carter's 43-point explosion to advance with a thrilling 2-point margin and enter the finals again.
This time the opponent in the final was no longer the Pistons, but the Heat, who defeated the Pistons.
The Heat have two famous stars, one is Wade and the other is O'Neal.
However, with Yao Ming unable to play, there will hardly be too many surprises in the outcome of the finals.
Yu Hong attended the game during the Western Conference Finals and saw Yao Ming's injury with her own eyes. At this time, she was concerned about his situation in the finals: "Is Yao really unable to play?"
"A first-grade sprain takes 1-2 weeks. Theoretically, the fastest it can be resolved after playing the first two games of the finals, but considering Dayao's size and considering that he was injured once in the past two months,
Because of the injured leg, the medical team’s advice is not to play.” Fang Zhuo said calmly, “I agree with this judgment. Although this finals is rare, I still have to be responsible for his career.”
Yu Hong agreed and said with some regret: "What a pity, this is Yao's chance to face the Sharks in the finals."
"It's a bit of a pity, but not that pity." Fang Zhuo shook his head, "O'Neal still has gas in the tank, but he is already the second in command of the Heat."
Yu Hong shook her head slightly: "Da Yao will definitely not be willing to accept it."
"Indeed, they have called me three times since I landed. Athletes have to face injuries. Our main lineup has a good framework and there will be opportunities next year." Fang Zhuo thought for a while and said something related to watching the game.
"I couldn't sleep before going to bed last night, so I tried to call Liang Mengsong from the Taiwanese reporter."
He took a sip of juice and said with a smile: "Including this time, I estimate that I have contacted him five or six times. This time I invited him to watch an NBA game, and he actually agreed. Do you think this is true?
A good sign?"
Yu Hong knew about Tai Ji's affairs, knew that Tai Ji's management had changed, and also knew that Tai Ji had restarted the war, and said: "He must have felt uncomfortable being benched. He was previously recognized as the successor to the vice president of R&D.
, suddenly lost the election, and suddenly two people became bosses, how can such a proud and arrogant person accept it?"
Fang Zhuo sighed: "The more unacceptable it is, the better, and the colder the bench, the better. He still refused Bingxin's invitation on the phone, and only said he would come to the United States to relax and watch football."
Yu Hong commented: "It seems to be coming soon. Does the reporter know about this?"
"I'm just watching the game with Dr. Liang. The reporter probably won't mind." Fang Zhuo said with a smile, "But in order to avoid his attention and reduce some trouble, I stayed in the box while watching the game with him.
.”
Yu Hong nodded. This year's finals will be on June 2, the day after tomorrow. She also plans to go to Houston's home court for the first two games to watch the game.
Fang Zhuo added: "While I was in Houston, I also made an appointment with people from Qualcomm to see if I could promote the cooperation between Ice Core and Qualcomm. This would allow Liang Mengsong to see the actions of Ice Core."
"The games you go to watch are always sports and business at the same time... When can you watch a game quietly?" Yu Hong said with a bit of ridicule.
Fang Zhuo shrugged. This is quite difficult. The label of Rockets boss in the United States is quite easy to use.
One day later, after confirming the meeting time with Google and Qualcomm, Fang Zhuo flew to Houston with Wang Yan and his group, while Yu Hong flew to the arena to watch the first finals after handling official business.
Fang Zhuo has a large house in Houston that is large enough for many people to live in. Before he came, Jay Chou, who had come to the United States to watch football early, was staying as a guest.
However, when the team owners arrived in Houston, the most excited person was Yao Ming.
After he learned that Mr. Fang was coming, he came to see the boss almost non-stop and strongly requested to be allowed to play in the game.
"If you don't have good legs, how can you play?" Fang Zhuo was very dissatisfied with such a request. "If your legs and feet are not good, what's the use of you? If you get injured again in such a fierce game, who can help you?"
Responsible for your career?”
Yao Ming is very determined: "I know my own body. I have recovered well and can play tomorrow!"
"I don't understand injuries or anything like that. Just let the team decide. Your eyes are not X-rays, how can you still have a machine to see clearly? Just watch it honestly off the court this time and come back next year.
General Fang Zhuo said excitedly, "Don't you have the courage to start all over again?"
Yao Ming took a deep breath: "This is the stage of the finals. I can't just watch my teammates fight on the court while my body recovers. This is also an opportunity to face the number one center in history, even if I have already
Having won a championship, I also want to have the opportunity to play against O'Neal."
Fang Zhuo shrugged: "Sorry, the team owner doesn't allow it. No matter what you say, I will be responsible for your future. You can have a more brilliant career."
Yao Ming said excitedly: "If I need anything to prove my career, it is this time. Even if I retire after playing in the finals, this is what I dream of. Mr. Fang, do you understand?"
Fang Zhuo saw the solemnity, desire and enthusiasm on Yao Ming's face, and was greatly shocked: "Fork it out, fork it out, fork Yao out."
The two security assistants looked at Yao Ming's body with some embarrassment, and put their hands on the big man's arm meaningfully.
Yao Ming was unmoved and patted his chest: "Mr. Fang, never underestimate the heart of a championship."
This is a classic quote left by coach Tomjanovich when the Rockets won the championship in 1995.
Fang Zhuo also pointed at himself: "Dayao, never underestimate the power of the team owner."
Yao Ming: "..."
He settled for the next best thing: "Mr. Fang, I can rest for two more games, which will give me nearly a week of recovery time. If the medical team allows it, I hope to be able to play."
"You are still young, and you still have more to come." Fang Zhuo felt helpless, "The Olympics will be the year after next. Don't you want to compete at your best at home? What if you get injured again?"
Yao Ming took a breath and still replied firmly: "No regrets!"
This chapter has been completed!