Everyone who follows Apple knows that today Steve Jobs will unveil the first smartphone to enter the mobile phone market.
Originally, he disdained to deal with the media in person, but with lphone in front of him, Apple, which was a latecomer, felt even more pressure.
Not long ago, Jobs made a special trip to visit the Wall Street Journal, Wired and other newspapers and magazines to conduct public relations one by one.
Even Tim Cook, as the second boss, went all over Apple's global suppliers and tried his best to avoid overlapping with the logical supply chain, but there was only one thing that could not be avoided no matter what -
It’s the baseband chip!
Especially Qualcomm’s CDMA technology standard.
Paul Jacobs gave enough respect to his father, Apple, the financial backer, and came to the Masconi Convention Center in San Francisco half an hour before the press conference to have face-to-face conversations with Apple executives.
"We are very happy that Apple can purchase Qualcomm chips. As for the price, Tim, you know best. Qualcomm will take a certain percentage of every iPhone sold."
Jobs and Tim Cook looked at each other. They had heard about the "Qualcomm tax" for a long time. The former scoffed, while the latter smiled with a shrewdness: "No problem, but we hope Apple can enjoy the patent licensing fee like Logic."
Discount, this isn’t too much to ask for, right?”
"How many do you want?"
Paul Jacobs looks left and right.
Jobs acted as a blackface, telling him that he only paid a licensing fee of US$1.50 for each Apple phone.
"1.5 dollars? 1.5 dollars!"
Paul Jacobs seemed to have heard a big joke and couldn't help laughing: "Sauri, I don't know if I heard it wrong or you said it wrong. Are you sure it's 1.5 US dollars?"
"It's only $1.50."
Jobs bluntly pointed out that the WiMAX communication standard initiated by Intel has already received responses from major manufacturers such as Motorola, Samsung, IBM, Nokia, etc., and has also won the support of some operators. Qualcomm is isolated and helpless except for one logic. Shouldn't it give some sweetness to friendly forces?
Try it?
If not, Sajia immediately defected to the WiMAX camp!
The worst case scenario is cooperating with Intel to develop baseband chips!
"Are you threatening me?"
Paul Jacobs smiled coldly.
"We're helping you, Paul."
Tim Cook sang the red face and said in a good voice: “Apple can sign an exclusive ‘marketing incentive agreement’ with Qualcomm, and this part of the discount will be regarded as a ‘marketing fee’.
In exchange, Apple will stand firmly on your side and jointly oppose the WiMAX standard led by Intel. As long as we are found to be using baseband chips from Qualcomm rivals, this agreement will be immediately and unconditionally invalidated."
Paul Jacobs couldn't help but shake his head: "1.5 US dollars is too little, even if it is logical, it is not so low."
"How far is the logic?"
Jobs narrowed his eyes.
"This is a business secret, I can't disclose it."
Paul Jacobs said with a straight face: "But I can remind you that in just over four months, more than 20 million iPhones have been sold worldwide. Even so, Lu did not ask me for $1.50."
, do you think Apple mobile phone can surpass iPhone?" Wei
"Beyond?"
When Jobs was about to get angry, Tim Cook beat him to it:
"Paul, don't you believe in the capabilities of Steve Jobs and Apple? We will not only surpass iPhone, but even the entire era. Apple mobile phone is definitely an epoch-making product!"
"I believe in you, Steve Jobs, but I also believe in Lu, and I believe in my eyes even more." Paul Jacobs pointed to his own eyes, "How about you show me the Apple mobile phone displayed at this conference?
"
"Sorry, I'm afraid this will have to wait until the press conference."
There was regret in Tim Cook's tone.
"Heh."
Paul Jacobs felt a sense of contempt in his heart.
Lu Fei did not hesitate to allow himself to get started. The shock of coming into contact with the iPhone for the first time was still in front of his eyes.
However, Apple doesn't even dare to take it out and surpass iPhone. Who gave you the courage?
"Ahem, Paul, it's not that we don't want to disclose it to you, but there was a very serious commercial leak of Apple's mobile phone, and the confidentiality level of the entire project had to be raised to the highest level."
Tim Cook has a serious face.
"What! You mean someone leaked your mobile phone plan?" Paul Jacobs couldn't help but be surprised.
"Yes, Lu and that bastard who developed the Android system are thieves! iPhone and Android are stolen products!" Wei
Jobs looked gloomy and gritted his teeth.
"Are you saying that Logic iPhone stole your Apple mobile phone solution?" Paul Jacobs asked, "Is there any evidence?"
"As soon as last year's press conference ended, we immediately conducted an investigation from top to bottom of the company to find out which link had leaked the secret. Now we have a clear direction and are collecting enough evidence," Tim Cook said.
serious.
Seeing that their faces were serious and not fake, Paul Jacobs wondered in his heart, could it be true?
But he still couldn't believe it. He frowned and said: "Who is right and who is wrong according to your logic? I won't interfere. Qualcomm is willing to cooperate with any manufacturer that supports the CDMA standard. Since the Apple mobile phone cannot be seen until the press conference, then we will wait until the press conference."
When it’s over, we’ll sit down and talk about discounts.”
"Humph, we will destroy iPhone and Android!"
Jobs said harsh words, shook his head and left.
"That's what Steve is like." Tim Cook smiled awkwardly and politely, then turned around and followed.
"Hey~"
Paul Jacobs curled his lips and plagiarized Apple's logic?
Interesting, interesting, the movement is getting louder and louder!
As soon as I thought about this, I couldn't help but want to tell Lu Fei about this immediately. I took out my mobile phone and dialed decisively.
Buzz, buzz.
The mobile phone on the bedside was vibrating. Zeng Li was standing upside down on the bed, with her long legs pressed against the wall in order to get pregnant.
"A Fei, the phone rang."
"Who's calling?"
Lu Fei tidied his clothes in front of the mirror and fastened the cuff buttons.
"Well, Paul Jacobs."
Zeng Li got out of bed naked, handed over her cell phone, took the tie from his hand, and tied it for him gently: "Why do you like red so much? This is not your birth year."
"Of course it's a red scarf."
Lu Fei was on the phone with Paul Jacobs, and his bright smile quickly disappeared, and his whole face became gloomy and uncertain.
"What's wrong?"
Zeng Li straightened his collar.
"It's nothing. He urged me to come to the press conference to meet him."
Lu Fei lowered his head and pecked her mouth, and then he supported her waist unconsciously or intentionally, his steps were frivolous, as if his body had been hollowed out.
"Pfft."
Zeng Li's cool face showed a rare smile like a juicer, and she murmured to herself: "Well, I have to give him a good tonic tonight, scrambled eggs with leeks, shrimp and seahorse soup, stewed pork loin, stewed wolfberry
Squab, I wonder if turtles are sold in the United States..."
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At dusk, the sun sets in the west.
Apple's macworld conference was held on time.
In addition to Apple fans and the media, friends and businessmen who may value Apple mobile phones more than anyone else came to the scene one after another.
Among the people walking in the special aisle, you can vaguely see the faces of Nokia CEO Kallasvuo and others, as well as Eric Schmidt, Apple director and Google CEO.
Of course he is here, and so is Larry Page.
"Hey, Lu, this way, this way!"
As soon as Lu Fei entered the door, he saw Larry Page waving to him and enthusiastically introducing the friend next to him: Wei
"Let me introduce, this is Elon Musk, one of the founders of Paypal and a good friend of mine."
"Lu, I finally met you."
Elon Musk seemed to have seen his idol, his fair and fat face flushed instantly, and he held his hand and refused to let go: "You are really an incredible guy, awesome~"
"Did you teach him?"
Lu Fei almost laughed out loud and looked at Larry Page in surprise.
I saw him nodding smugly: "Me, Brin and Musk often talk about very interesting things, including some crazy ideas, let's talk about cars. This guy successfully fooled me and actually invested in his Tesla."
40 million U.S. dollars, Lu, can you believe it? It’s not a gas truck, it’s a pure electric car!”
"Hey, how can you say 'fooling'?"
Elon Musk smacked his lips: "Have you not seen the prototype car? It won't be long before we can build a product system around Tesla, including sports cars, SUVs, and even off-road vehicles..."
"Ah, yes, yes, and then build an energy system to support a 'completely sustainable earth', Lu, listen, how crazy it is." Larry Page looked sideways, but saw that Lu Fei remained calm.
, there was not even a hint of surprise on his face.
"Oh, actually I also invested in a company that develops new energy electric vehicles, and I even brought Buffett with me."
The corners of Lu Fei's mouth turned up slightly.
"Hiss, Buffett?!"
Elon Musk and Larry Page looked at each other, with a burning fire in their eyes, and asked in unison which company it was.
Lu Feidao: "BYD just launched its first electric vehicle equipped with iron phosphate batteries last year. Now it is moving towards pure electric vehicles, and the momentum is very good." Wei
"Lu, why are you interested in electric cars?"
Larry Page was puzzled.
"Qian, our great Chinese scientist, inspired me. He published a report on new energy vehicles and said that civilian vehicles can take the electrification route in the future. I think I can give it a try."
Lu Fei glanced at Elon Musk calmly.
"Is it the money from one of the six founders of NASA?"
Elon Musk's shoulders were shaking and he was very excited.
"Oh, I almost forgot, Lu, besides electric cars, this guy has an even crazier idea. He is actually building rockets." Wei
Larry Page shook his head and laughed, "I want to colonize Mars."
"What's wrong, I have a dream. I want to retire on Mars." Elon Musk raised his chin, "So I have to build the largest rocket in the world, otherwise how will I get to the sky!"
"But you've been bombing for two years."
Larry Page rolled his eyes and was about to take this opportunity to persuade his old friend who was about to go bankrupt, but Lu Fei suddenly interrupted:
"I think it's cool. If I don't have too many things to do, I would also like to build a rocket. Even if it explodes, I will just set off fireworks. It will definitely be the most gorgeous fireworks in the world."
"That's right! That's right!"
Elon Musk’s face is filled with the excitement of “You understand me.”
"If you need help or investment, you can come to me. Larry's friends are my friends."
Lu Fei looked like a senior Big Brother, patting him on the shoulder and filling him with chicken soup. "Little horse, little horse, please work harder."
Maybe he will be called "American Lu Fei" in the future!
The two immediately exchanged business cards and contact information, came to the venue chatting and laughing, followed the pre-arranged seats, came to the designated location, and were right next to Paul Jacobs.
Suddenly, he became the focus of everyone's attention.
It is really because the iPhone, which ushered in a new era of mobile phones, has too dazzling sales. Although in the 2006 global sales rankings, it still lags behind Nokia with 335 million units, Sony Ericsson with 74.8 million units, and Samsung with 63.3 million units, but it is only
With the two models of logicX and lphone, it surpassed LG and ranked fourth in the world with 30.9 million units.
Accounting for 3% of the global market share, it’s terrifying.
Smartphones have thus gained a firm foothold.
“I heard that Apple is also launching a smartphone this time?”
“I must have seen the huge sales of logic and wanted to take advantage of this wave and make a lot of money with the concept of ‘smartphone’!”
"Not necessarily. Steve Jobs is not a person who follows the trend! How could he be willing to follow the footsteps of the Chinese?"
"Only a company like Samsung, which comes from the country of Bangzi, would shamelessly follow suit. It is said that Samsung is also going to release a smartphone?"
"What's Motorola's attitude?"
"Motorola's attitude is that it has the same attitude as Nokia, and Nokia is number one!" Wei
"..."
Peers around me are whispering, and there is always a consensus in the industry that the lphone sales boom is entirely due to customers' curiosity. When this trend passes, the world of feature phones will still be dominated by Nokia, Sony Ericsson, and Samsung.
lphone, it was just an accident.
"Lu, is what Steve Jobs said true?"
Paul Jacobs observed Lu Fei's face.
"I'm just like you. I don't even know what an Apple phone is called or what it looks like. This is the first time I've seen one."
Lu Fei's expression remained unchanged and he couldn't see any flaws.
"I think this is also the case. Steve Jobs is too arrogant and is never willing to admit the excellence and greatness of others."
Paul Jacobs nodded.
"Maybe it's a thief calling for "catch a thief", and Steve Jobs didn't become a thief just once or twice." Lu Fei smiled.
"That's right, he has been a habitual offender for a long time!"
Paul Jacobs chuckled a few times, then noticed that the lights in front of him were dim and a few beams of light hit the stage, and he immediately stopped smiling.
The entire press conference was kept strictly confidential, and everyone present not only asked to turn off the recorders, but also put away their notebooks and pens.
"Hua Hua Hua~"
Amid bursts of applause, Jobs appeared on stage wearing his signature blue jeans and black turtleneck.
Holding on to his frail body, he made some opening remarks.
Then he endlessly reviewed the great evolution in Apple's history, making the entire conference even more historical:
In 1984, the first Macintosh was born!
In 2001, the first iPod came out!
Suddenly, Jobs raised his voice and said plausibly:
"Apple's supreme principle is to make great products that change the world and never accept mediocrity, because once it accepts mediocrity, Apple loses its great soul."
In the past few years, Apple has had a vague trend that I can't stand. I can never bear to let such a great company like Apple fall into the abyss of mediocrity, so——
It appears!"
As expected of an eloquent person on the same level as Lu Fei, he immediately drew everyone's attention to the upcoming mobile phone.
"It's a widescreen iPod with touch controls!"
“It’s an evolutionary smartphone!”
"It is a groundbreaking Internet communicator!"
Jobs loudly announced the third evolution: "These are not three different devices, but one unique device. Its name is iMaga, make the apple become great again!"
"Wow!"
As soon as these words came out, applause and cheers erupted one after another.
Under the atmosphere, Jobs finally took out the mobile phone from his pocket. When an iMaga 3G with a panda color on the back appeared, he repeated it again:
"A widescreen iPod with touch controls!"
"A revolutionary mobile phone that amazed the world!"
"A piece of art that makes Apple great again!"
However, when everyone turned their attention to the iMaga in Jobs' hand, it was like a bucket of cold water poured on the burning fire of passion. Everyone's eyes widened and they were dumbfounded on the spot.
Although this unlocking is not a sliding unlock, it is just a password unlock, which is far less amazing than the lphone.
This touch-replacing keyboard operation also seems familiar.
The physical keys at the bottom of the screen look familiar.
Although it is oval, not round...
Although there is a slight deviation in the placement of the earpiece, the design, IOS system, interface UI, screen ratio, etc. are also completely different, and a few buttons may have similar possibilities, but the crux of the problem is that there are vaguely lphone
shadow.
In some places, they even have the same origin!
Paul Jacobs was so shocked that he opened his mouth wide and immediately turned to look at Lu Fei. At this moment, he wanted to know what Master Lu thought!
There are not a few people who think the same as him.
Nokia, Motorola, Sony Ericsson, Samsung and other traditional manufacturers are all joining in the fun, with eyes full of gloating. Come on, I want to see rivers of blood!
Lu Fei stood up slowly and said calmly:
"I have to remind Steve Jobs to remember to pay the patent fees."
