When people come to New York, news about Nokia hits them.
Just at the beginning of the month, the Finnish overlord released a new touch screen phone.
This time, it has undergone a complete overhaul. It not only has a capacitive screen, but also has a very targeted price. The low-end version is $299 and the high-end version is $399.
Such a price is almost a waste of money.
This is because Nokia has not reached large-scale subsidy cooperation with US operators and has continued its previous sales approach.
Judging from the news that Fang Zhuo has obtained, Yike is taking advantage of T-Mobile and Verizon, Apple is taking advantage of AT&T, and Sprint is still messing with Motorola. None of the four major telecom operators are interested in Nokia's high conditions.
Based on this situation, Nokia’s stacked mobile phone is only $100 higher than the subsidized price of Mars and iPhone of 199, which can be said to be quite conscientious.
It requires a touch screen, a touch screen, configurations, and a big brand. Isn’t my Nokia worth $100?
Facts have proved that the performance of mobile phones still using the Symbian system in the market can only be said to be tepid.
Apple's iOS and Yike's Android have been sold in the United States for almost two years. The combined number of users of the two smart systems has exceeded 20 million. The market is no longer what it was in 2007.
If Nokia had come up with such a product in 2007, it might still be able to fight.
However, when various real-machine reviews compared the three products together, especially after loading touch-screen games, Nokia's performance was really disappointing. The Symbian S60 v3's support for touch screens was not very good.
With the new phone like this, Nokia is even more aggressive in patent competition.
On the one hand, it is negotiating with Apple, and on the other hand, it is also using public opinion to promote the ITC's ruling process.
Fang Zhuo didn't even have time to rest on his first day in New York. He spent the entire afternoon listening to the latest reports and judgments.
The atmosphere in the conference room was solemn.
Yike's stock price has actually been rising since February, but the ITC's change of judges, news from Nokia and the opinions of some institutions have brought internal pressure.
Fang Zhuo listened more and spoke less, and only expressed his opinion at the end: "Who would have thought that Nokia, which was regarded as the world's mobile king two years ago, would have to resort to administrative factors two years later because its products were not good? The company has ushered in some challenges.
It’s a challenge, but we hold key patents in our hands, and with Google and the PRO Alliance behind us, everything will be solved.”
In two years, the mobile phone market has undergone significant changes.
Several senior executives left silently, feeling only slightly relieved.
Later, Fang Zhuo welcomed the American CEO Yu Hong in the office, who had returned in a hurry.
"Mr. Fang, I estimate that the patent negotiations between Apple and Nokia have made key progress." Yu Hong directly stated her judgment when she entered the office.
Fang Zhuo nodded: "It's possible, this means we are missing a very important countermeasure."
Yike had a dispute with Apple over key touch patents before, and finally reached a settlement. If Nokia gets Apple's endorsement, it will have no hidden worries in terms of touch screen patents.
This may be the reason why Nokia previously expressed confidence in Yu Hong's contact with Europe. Its "own method" came from Yike's competitors.
Yu Hong opened a bottle of mineral water and drank half of the bottle before continuing: "The enemy of my enemy is my friend. Apple is happy to see problems with Yike."
Fang Zhuo said thoughtfully: "Yes, I have been thinking about this since I got off the plane. The enemy of my enemy is a friend. Apple and Yike are enemies. Now Yike seems to be showing his weakness."
He paused and said: "But on the other hand, Apple and Nokia are also enemies. Who is the bigger enemy? For Jobs, this question may not have a definite answer."
Yu Hong looked at Mr. Fang with a look that had an idea.
Fang Zhuo considered it: "I'm considering calling Steve Jobs to introduce another variable into Apple's measurement."
Yu Hong blurted out: "Samsung!"
Fang Zhuo nodded slightly: "Yes, Samsung, if Yike really falls, will the Android camp that has gradually become the trend collapse immediately? Samsung is strong, and the new phones it released have good feedback, and the appearance is very similar to the iPhone
There are also more imitations. The most important thing is that the relationship between Samsung and Apple is too complicated."
Yu Hong understands that Apple does not want to see the rise of Samsung.
In addition to Samsung’s imitation of the iPhone, the most important thing is that Apple’s key components come from Samsung.
The chip is Samsung's A-series core, and the memory and display are also from Samsung.
It’s not that Apple is happy with this, but Samsung’s bundling strategy is a common method used by semiconductor companies to develop business.
Fang Zhuo talked about a data he is concerned about: "Samsung only started foundry manufacturing in 2005. Its foundry revenue in 2006 was only US$75 million, but last year, this revenue should be close to US$200 million."
Nearly three times!
The bulk of this comes from chips manufactured for Apple.
Samsung and Apple can be said to be in the honeymoon period.
But this honeymoon period has changed a bit as Samsung has launched products similar to the iPhone. Samsung itself is one of the world's leading mobile phone manufacturers.
No matter how honeymoon it is, can the price of Apple’s products from Samsung be cheaper than that of Samsung’s own products?
There is no doubt that Apple is cultivating a powerful competitor.
Unfortunately, Apple cannot handle this situation for the time being. It is already strengthening its semiconductor department, but this will take time.
Fang Zhuo believes that Apple should be happy to see Yike suppress Samsung in the Android camp. In addition, the Hummingbird team in Yike's hands will largely determine the success or failure of Apple's self-developed chips.
If Apple insists on reaching a cooperation with Nokia, the three-party cooperation of Hummingbird Chip can be postponed. Anyway, Yike and Qualcomm will have a foreseeable long honeymoon period.
All things considered, Apple can gain the greatest benefit if it doesn't move.
Fang Zhuo has been thinking about Apple's position since he got off the plane. Regardless of the financial response, Yike's key patents against Nokia are important bargaining chips in the future. The most ideal situation for him is that Nokia will ban the sale of Yike.
, Yike also wants to ban the sale of Nokia once.
A ban on sales will probably greatly accelerate Nokia's decline and give up market share faster.
If you stab me, I'll shoot you. Is that reasonable?
"Mr. Fang is the head of Yike." Yu Hong clarified the logic and sighed sincerely.
"Don't be anxious, keep making progress." Fang Zhuo gave encouragement.
Yu Hong willingly poured tea for the boss and said, "Now it depends on what Jobs chooses."
The extraction and planning of complex factors are very good, but it is not necessarily the case whether the other party listens to the advice.
"Well, I'll finish this cup of tea." Fang Zhuo played with the teacup. This tea is good to drink, so don't waste it.
Yu Hong knew that Mr. Fang was organizing the conversation, so she quietly waited for the direct communication between the two leaders.
After a cup of tea, Fang Zhuo called Steve Jobs.
“Samsung’s vertical integration is amazing.”
"Yike's chip department is considering discontinuing the research cooperation between the three parties. Qualcomm may be a better partner."
"The cooperation between Apple and Nokia is very bad. It's best not to do anything for the time being."
Not a single greeting, just three sentences.
Jobs on the other end of the phone was silent for a while and said directly: "Okay."
Fang Zhuo put down his phone and nodded to Xiao Yu.
Yu Hong blinked: "Agreed? Did Steve Jobs agree so quickly?"
"Maybe it's because he digests the information quickly, or maybe he has considered it all." Fang Zhuo shrugged, "If I didn't say it, he would be happy to see Yike die, but if I said it, he would be happy to see Yike suppressed
Samsung, let’s keep the status quo, he is happy to see Yike being stared at by Nokia.”
Yu Hong also took a sip of tea: "Apple is just sitting on the mountain watching the fight between tigers and tigers."
"Perhaps raising tigers is also a problem." Fang Zhuo solved a small problem, but he didn't look very proud.
In addition to Yike's key reliance on countersuing Nokia, the company's stock price at this stage cannot be suppressed by Nokia, otherwise there will be no room for profit and it will not be able to attract good friends.
However, the handling of two good shareholders, Shenxin Science and Technology and Xiangjiang Huanyu, still needs some thought, as their shareholdings are very important.
The person whom Fang Zhuo finds most difficult to talk to is Wang Fengyi from Shenxin Science and Technology.
Yike's actions cannot be made clear this time, otherwise a careless move will result in heavy losses. The less people know about it, the better.
He and Xiao Yu chatted about the competitive situation for a while, and decided to communicate with Wang Fengyi today.
The phone number and phone number have been changed to new ones.
Domestic time is exactly 8:30 am.
Fang Zhuo was the first to speak after the call was connected: "Hello, Brother Wang."
"Hey, I just like hearing the richest man in the Mainland call me like this. Why did he change his number?" Wang Fengyi's voice was lazy, and he didn't sound like he was at work.
"Have you heard about Nokia's lawsuit against Yike?" Fang Zhuo didn't explain the number and went straight to the point.
"I heard that they are going too far to bully others. It seems that they don't even want the patent fees, but they just want to fight to the end." Wang Fengyi was instantly filled with indignation.
Fang Zhuo considered it and said: "Brother Wang, Shenxin Technology is a shareholder of the company. I think it is necessary for me to talk to you about the company's stock price and prospects. This time Nokia's matter is indeed very troublesome."
Wang Fengyi immediately expressed his position: "Mr. Fang, don't worry, Shenxin Kechuang will definitely not be a deserter. I believe that what Yike has encountered is only a temporary difficulty. The domestic market is gaining momentum. In a few months, Yike's new model will be released."
, As long as Nokia cannot kill Yike at once, we can regain our strength in overseas markets."
Fang Zhuo: "..."
This, this Brother Wang, he is not an alcoholic, he is studying the company's situation!
Fang Zhuo responded with silence.
Wang Fengyi thought he could resonate with Mr. Fang, but he didn't expect he didn't get the response he wanted.
No, the number one investor in China and the richest man in Mainland China should be able to echo this.
The silence lasted for a long time, but it didn't seem like the signal was bad.
Wang Fengyi's mind is spinning very fast. Investing means investing in people. Others don't dare to say it, but he is very familiar with the other party's general attitude.
If you can’t respond to the front, what about the reverse response?
Mr. Fang is a very unpredictable person sometimes.
Facing Mr. Fang's silence, Wang Fengyi probed: "But having said that, I must also be responsible for the interests of Shenxin Science and Technology. Mr. Fang, if there are different decisions within Shenxin Science and Technology, you won't blame me, right?"
Fang Zhuo immediately came to life and said with a smile: "Brother Wang, who do you think I am? How could I blame you? I'm afraid you will blame me."
Resonance! Echoing!
Wang Fengyi frowned and responded. Which play is Mr. Fang singing?
Is there anything about the relationship between the two parties that cannot be said directly? It is also safe to have insider information face to face.
Unless there is something truly unspeakable.
Wang Fengyi's mind was now full of energy, his CPU was running at full speed, and he said seriously: "There is no such thing as a personal matter between companies. Shenxin Science and Technology will make reasonable judgments based on Yike's operations."
Fang Zhuo sighed: "Shenxin Kechuang has invested in Yike from the beginning, and it is the vane of Yike's stock. Whether it is the secondary market or internal shareholders, everyone is following your lead. I hope Yike can solve the problem as soon as possible."
Oh, "Wind Vane".
Wang Fengyi vaguely figured out the meaning and replied: "Mr. Fang, we believe in Yike. Shenxin Kechuang has been supporting you from the past to the present. I have supported you from the past to the present."
"Brother Wang, with your words, I feel at ease. Let's contact you again. I'll invite you when I return to China," Fang Zhuo said.
Well, "Contact Again".
Wang Fengyi put down his mobile phone and thought carefully for a while. He still didn't know what Yike would do, but Shenxin Kechuang could definitely play an excellent role as a weather vane.
He has this confidence.
It's okay if Shen Xinke Innovation can't move. If he can't move himself, and others see that China's number one investor has withdrawn from Yike, I'm afraid they will make an important judgment.
"Why are you up? Didn't you say you won't go to the unit in the morning?" The people outside the room heard the noise and opened the door, a little surprised.
Wang Fengyi straightened his tie and said with a smile: "There are new situations that we need to study and see if we can get some insight into them."
China's number one investor gave up on fishing and drove to Shenxin Technology to investigate the latest competition between Nokia and Yike.
…
Fang Zhuo didn't expect that his phone call with Wang Fengyi would be so in tune.
Well, it has to be Brother Wang, and it has to be this kind of tacit understanding.
In this way, we can let the negative analysis of Nokia's public opinion and institutions go, and wait and see whether Xiangjiang Universal will follow Shenxin Science and Technology's actions before making the next step.
As the chairman of Yike, Fang Zhuo plans to discuss the company's situation with shareholder Wang Fengyi in a few days.
Shareholders should have the right to know.
Before he could think more, Kong Yu, the head of MIGA Fund who arrived in Washington in advance, made a call.
"President Fang, Geithner wants to see you." Kong Yu knew the boss's itinerary and conveyed the message of the big client again.
"Isn't it insensitive for him to see me like this?" Fang Zhuo asked.
Kong Yu actually felt extraordinarily safe in Washington, saying: "The people who come and go here are all celebrities and rich people."
Fang Zhuo asked again: "What is the general situation of asset disposal?"
Kong Yu did not answer directly, but replied: "It's very simple and crude."
Fang Zhuo had certain psychological expectations. If the gasoline man said this, it must be very simple and crude.
He set a time: "I'll be there tomorrow afternoon and treat our customers to dinner in the evening."
It's time to take action to protect the interests of our customers.
