Chapter 33 We will be back
It really took nearly an hour for Hermo's routine, and he only mentioned that the cicadas moved in the end.
"Cicada Technology's Prometheus has made important contributions to the improvement and enrichment of Android NX. Google announced that Cicada Technology will promote the development of Android NX in the Chinese market as a core partner of Android NX..."
When Hermore left the stage, no one in the audience came to his senses. What kind of slander is this? There is nothing useful at all!
Then Xia Ming came on stage, and the words "Xia Ming, Chairman of Cicada Technology" were printed on one big screen, and the screen on the other side were young college students with ordinary appearance, free eyes, and shy eyes. The live video was reflected in the eyes of millions of people in a moment, and waves of movements that seemed to be broken in glasses seemed to come from the void.
Who is this Xia Ming?
In this online society, how can people who show up in public stand up to netizens? When Xia Ming took over the microphone, a series of identities such as "Yanhua University News and Communication Major", "Yanshan University Artificial Intelligence Research Institute", "Mengzhen Anti-Crack System Developer" were just in a small way. Let's talk about it, the technology forum and video websites were made public.
These identities and backgrounds were "instructed" by Xia Ming through the advisory group and the navy. Since he wanted to show up in public, he would inevitably be poached. Instead of letting the online paparazzi dig around, it would be better to take the initiative to throw out key points and grasp the direction.
A third-rate university garbage major jumped to Yan University’s research institute!?
The reason why the Dream True Magic Mirror can last until now has not been cracked is due to this guy!?
Research on artificial intelligence!?
The navy promoted by the advisory group is still browsing some rumors: Prometheus made Google's Android department jump, and its technical level is completely against domestic mobile phone and APP manufacturers. I heard that among the developers, there are computer geniuses from Caltech, and Xia Ming can be on the same level as geniuses, and his technical strength must have reached a terrible state that has nothing to do with age.
Sure enough, public opinion in all aspects no longer paid attention to Xia Ming's age and education, but waited for his "verdict".
"Hello everyone, I am Xia Ming. Thanks to everyone's care during this period, Prometheus, the cicadas, and myself, everything is fine."
Xia Ming's opening remark was filled with guns and sticks, which made the audience tremble. He was originally drowsy and was chanted by Hermo's scriptures, but now he was completely awake. This posture was so powerful that he was unforgivable.
"Thanks to Mr. Hermore for his introduction and to Google's recognition of Cicada Technology. Next, I will announce two news about Prometheus' future plans."
The bosses of major mobile phone and APP companies put down what they were doing, stared at the screen, and breathed lightly.
What kind of verdict will Xia Ming make? With the support of Google, how high does Prometheus have to be promoted? As Google's core partner, how should we pinch the neck of mobile phones and APPs? How much money should we charge for buying a road? How high is the price to break up, not only to fight against cicadas, but also to fight with Google?
Not only were the representatives on the scene waiting for answers to these questions nervously, but the bosses also had to do simulations and deductions in their hearts.
"First of all, Prometheus will transfer the technical cores related to the Android system runtime library to Google's Android department from November 12th, that is, tomorrow."
"Secondly, Prometheus will make version adjustments tomorrow, and the existing version will be changed to the developer version, which will be sold by Google Android Developer Support System. A consumer version will be launched in the future, completely free, no ads, and no network requirements."
The audience was buzzing and whispering, and the audience on the Internet was also confused. What does this mean?
Xia Ming explained: "The details of the technology transfer part are as follows: Prometheus's technical core will be integrated into the new generation of application permission management and setting functions of Android NX, and Android NX's Doze (power management) technology will also be improved by Prometheus."
With a bang, the scene exploded like a boiling pot, and the bosses who were guarding the computer were also stunned.
What does this mean? It means that Android will embed Prometheus' technology! It means that Google will, like Prometheus, allow all the software and hardware trends of various mobile phones and APPs to be displayed to users in detail!?
This is a massacre! Chandong handed over Prometheus' knife to Google and let Google slaughter it indiscriminately!
On the big screen, Xia Ming's mouth was drawn in a curve, which seemed to be both laughing and mocking. He said lightly: "As for Android NX's developer strategy, Mr. Hermo should have already mentioned it just now."
Hemo also quickly called the service staff to bring the microphone and added: "The cooperation principle between Android NX and developers has always been open and win-win, so please don't worry."
The noise gradually subsided, and the sounds of gasping for breath were stacked together, which significantly lowered the air pressure on the scene.
Outside the scene, the bosses almost breathed a sigh of relief, and then frowned again.
Yandu High-tech Zone, Walnut Mobile Headquarters, Gongsun Miao and his executives also breathed a sigh of relief as they watched the video.
CEO wiped his sweat and said, "Cicadas have made concessions..."
Gongsun Miao sneered: "Give up, who will give way? Not to let us, but to let Google!"
At the venue, the person around Walnut Mobile CTO asked: "I am in charge of the market and don't know much about this. What's going on?"
The CTO said with a complicated expression: "Prometheus will not be sold to ordinary people from tomorrow. The kernel is included in the Android NX system runtime library. When we customize the OS, we can adjust the functions by ourselves. The analysis function should be left to the developer version. This version will be very expensive and most people will not buy it. The free version will definitely be reduced a lot and become more like ordinary power-saving software."
The marketing manager patted his thigh and said, "Good news! Google helped us get rid of the cicada movement!"
The CTO smiled bitterly and said, "Didn't you notice it? Hermo only talks about Android NX from beginning to end..."
The marketing manager was stunned and then breathed a sigh of relief: "You mean, Cicada sells the knife to Google, and Google uses this knife to force us to upgrade to NX!?"
"Yes, I don't know how to deal with the current Marshmallow and earlier versions. Should it be placed in the Google service framework and force us to buy the framework." The CTO said while moving his arms and starting to prepare for the problem.
"Cicadas throw the pot to Google, Google uses the pot to force us to open the way for Android NX. These two companies are really a match made in heaven!"
In Zhuhai New District, in the spacious and luxurious conference room on the top floor of Xiaomai Headquarters Building, Mr. Wang made this summary.
Rebs, the helmsman of Wheat Mobile, put down his phone and nodded, "Yes, this is basically the case. Pichai's assistant just gave me the secret... This is a secret. Everyone take out the phone and check the confidentiality."
After sorting it out, Rebs said: "Prometheus obtained management rights through a vulnerability in the Android system runtime library. This vulnerability is global and has never been discovered. Chandong is very smart. It blocks this vulnerability with monitoring and management software and hardware functions, and its functions are even more complete than Android NX."
"After Google learned about this, it reached an agreement with Chandong, got the Prometheus kernel, rewrite the NX system runtime library, and completely eliminated the vulnerabilities. For the existing Android version, Google is preparing to embed the Prometheus kernel through the service framework to plug the vulnerabilities. Of course, whether to buy the Google service framework is the right to choose from."
The executives present were all in awe. This is indeed a secret that cannot be rumored. It not only affects the security of the mobile phone, but also affects the subsequent pricing of mobile phones. You should know that domestic mobile phone manufacturers basically have not bought the Google service framework for Android. Although one is only 75 cents, it also accounts for a percentage of more than the decimal point in the cost, which is the priority part that is saved.
Mr. Wang said: "I think the flaws of last year's flagship models and all the models this year must be filled, not to mention next year's. This cost is worth it. For the patent fee of $15 per unit we gave to Microsoft, this has little impact. After the Google market entered, many users are browsing the ROOT version to load the Google service framework themselves. If we take this step forward, it will be a market opportunity. As for NX, I think we have to talk to Hermo. If we can get the benefits, it is not impossible to take the lead."
Rebs sighed: "I'm afraid everyone thinks so, it's good, at least not left behind."
Then he smiled and shook his head and said, "This cicada moves is like a hero from Liangshanpo. He rebels first and then is recruited. I don't know how much money Google has given them."
Mr. Wang smiled and said: "The 1.3 billion Android phones nationwide have service frameworks, and Google only gets 1 billion knives. After all, it should not exceed 10 million US dollars. Of course, it is not a small company like Chandong."
Rebs sighed deeply: "Everyone has a step down, which is a good thing, it's a false alarm. However, the small number of games has become a big change, and I don't know when the big change will come..."
At this time, the venue had entered the Q&A session, and some media asked: "Does this mean that Prometheus has retreated? He no longer adheres to his previous philosophy?"
"Existing users of Prometheus can upgrade to the developer version for free. In the subsequent free version, we also retain certain analysis functions as much as possible, and we did not retreat..."
Xia Ming sighed: "But we did stop."
He took a deep breath and said in a low voice: "From tomorrow, Prometheus can only serve a few people, and whether he can fully master the mobile phone after the popularity of Android NX depends on the attitude of major mobile phone manufacturers."
"Chendong made this decision because he could not change the entire industry alone, and he did not want the dispute to continue to expand and ferment, so that industry conflicts could affect social stability. Here, I apologize to Prometheus' supporters! We can only get here now, sorry!"
He bowed deeply, and the people under the court, even those who watched the video, were stunned. The barrage of ABC station was thin and even disappeared at this moment...
Many people are complaining: This kid is so fucking a shadow - Emperor!
When Xia Ming bowed in front of the camera, his sincere apology flowed in his heart, his apology to the advisory group, to all users who spent money to buy Prometheus, and to all Prometheus supporters.
Prometheus was ready to make concessions when commercializing. After all, this is a direct challenge to the entire mobile phone and APP industry, and it is also a loophole in Android. With the power of cicadas, it is impossible for Prometheus to stick to the end.
But it was stopped for just over a month, and this was not what he wanted to see.
The problem is that Prometheus has caused too much storm in China, and the reaction of mobile phone manufacturers is only a small part. Prometheus has caused more damage to another force, that is, the forces that rely on mobile Internet to make a living, such as Pay Express, Xiaoxin, etc.
The calls for accusing these companies of abusing their power and stealing privacy were endless in the past two years. After Prometheus was launched, many people used this killer knife to expose their skin. Fortunately, the reactions of Walnut and Samsung made mobile phone manufacturers stand in front, and this force has not yet rush to put pressure on Chandong and himself.
If this storm continues, the situation of Cicada Dong will be close to that of Yang Yuanchang for the research institute, which will deviate from the fundamental direction of Prometheus' commercialization. Selling Prometheus is ultimately to raise research funds.
In front of the screen, Liu Siru whispered to herself: "It doesn't matter, Prometheus has taken the first step. Although this is just a small step, it is a big step taken by technology in the right direction."
Xia Ming looked up and said, "Prometheus's philosophy is that technology respects everyone, and technology is mastered by everyone. We will not shake this idea..."
Scan the representatives of the mobile phone and APP companies present, and they saw all the doubts, numbness, disapproval, sneering and contempt on their faces. Xia Mingxin said that the enemy is in their hearts, and the enemy they face is indeed the whole world. And it is impossible to destroy such a world in one step. Today's stop is for tomorrow's victory.
His conclusion was concise and powerful: "We will come back!"
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Chapter completed!