Chapter 753 Differentiated Competition (Two-in-One)

Fang Zhuo has a preliminary draft in mind about how to become the king of Android phones and how to compete with Apple phones.

Simply put, gather resources and play to one's strengths and avoid weaknesses.

According to the information collected so far, Apple will release a mobile phone in the first half of next year. It is not clear whether there is still time for its release and official sales, but in any case, it is certain that Apple phones can be sold in 2007.

And what about Yike's mobile phone?

Let alone the development of hardware, it must be built based on the Android system.

Because without Google's strong push and Google's gathering of a number of manufacturers to engage in the "Open Mobile Alliance", even if Yike can make a system by itself, it will inevitably be a niche system that cannot be popularized, which is meaningless to the current commercial competition.

Therefore, judging from the current development progress of the Android system, Yike's mobile phone project is going smoothly, and I am afraid that the official release and sales will also be in 2008.

That is, ignoring the giants such as Nokia in the market, the time when Yike and Apple really competed is at least 2008.

Fang Zhuo judged this competition time and had more expectations for hardware.

Apple will release its iPhone in the first half of 2007. If hardware manufacturers are given another year, can they not come up with a better product?

In terms of the 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 phones, the screen is the component that consumers feel most directly.

Unlike current Nokia, BlackBerry and other phones with physical keyboards, the touch screen not only bears the function of output, but also replaces the keyboard to bear the function of input. It can be larger under the appropriate resolution, and Fang Zhuo feels that it will be more comfortable to press.

3.5 inches is a classic because of Apple phones. Even if it can be made larger later, it will be this size for several generations.

But Fang Zhuo does not intend to follow this small and beautiful, but to be bigger and better, and to compete with differentiation.

Considering the time node for judgment, he even has a plan for the advertising strategy for the competition in 2008.

2008 is the Olympic year.

Putting Yike's larger-screen phone upright to compare with competitors, this is higher.

Using the one-year time difference to promote before Apple's upgrade, this is stronger.

As for faster, it is not easy to start with system smoothness, but we can find differentiation from ecosystem building.

——Faster, higher, stronger.

——Faster, Higher, Stronger.

——Citius, Altius, Fortius.

Seeking Olympic authorization, even the Latin for European publicity can be saved.

Fang Zhuo's thoughts turned roughly, and he couldn't wait to jump out of the package plan for mobile phones, but the basis for realizing it is still system development, hardware progress and the organic combination of the two.

There are still many things to do to build a mobile phone, but if we do them one by one, it won't take too long.

Fang Zhuo has enough interest in competing with Apple, but Apple has indeed accumulated more powerful technology, and it will not be caught up in a short time, but even if the first competition is not satisfactory, there will be ways to make up for it.

At worst, he will quietly short Sony, and then find the old jazz to buy his building to calm his mood on the road of competition.

If he can't beat Apple, it's still okay to beat Sony to calm down.

One day after arriving in New York, Fang Zhuo met with Sony and Sharp successively, and Wang Yan and his group from Sina finally adjusted to the time difference and prepared to feel and explore the development of American social network products.

However, after contacting Facebook, the time of the visit needs to be postponed.

It is said that Google is discussing the acquisition with Facebook in full swing. Zuckerberg has to deal with this matter recently and has no time to receive the exchange inspection of the rich party.

MIGA Fund once invested in Facebook at the instruction of Fang Zhuo, but because Zuckerberg had many choices, the investment failed. However, he knew that there was such a contact. Although he had not met the owner of the Rockets, he would not refuse the business inspection.

In the evening, Fang Zhuo sent Wang Yan and his group to visit the international metropolis, and he went to talk to Mr. Yu about the progress of the mobile phone project while eating.

Yu Hongren always received some unconfirmed news in New York.

But many times, there is no smoke without fire.

For example, there are very reasonable variables in the cooperation with Google.

Google must make the Android system. They are determined to seize the entrance to the mobile Internet through such a smartphone system, but the first mobile phone of the Android camp is said to be under discussion.

After the mobile phone system is launched, Google does not want to be wasted in a mobile phone that does nothing. It is looking for and screening manufacturers to co-brand mobile phones.

Yike Company does hold shares in Android, 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 just rely on our strength to defeat other candidates." Fang Zhuo encouraged after listening to Xiao Yu's news and worries, "If we can't even beat HTC and Sony, then..."

Yu Hong felt Mr. Fang's strong confidence and nodded.

Fang Zhuo finished his words: "That's nothing. Cooperation with Google does have more resources, but the system is free, and it's not impossible to survive without it."

Yu Hong gave him a look: "You are really pragmatic."

"It's not okay to be impractical. We 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 as mobile phones, how can Yike keep its co-founder?"

Yu Hong rolled her eyes this time.

Fang Zhuo didn't say much: "The company now has a lot of R&D centers. One in Silicon Valley is involved in the Android system, one in New York makes mobile phones, and one in Shanghai is involved in both. We still have to find a way to change the focus."

"What do you mean?" Yu Hong was a little unsure.

"Of course it's domestic. After all, it's more reassuring to be with our 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 occasionally, you won't be able to experience the changes in China and Shanghai. Although Yike's Shanghai R&D center has a relatively low starting point, it is still very dynamic."

Yu Hong didn't deny it too much. He pondered and said: "The domestic market is developing very fast. We certainly can't miss the opportunity to grow with it, but many resources abroad are indeed more sufficient. It's a pity to give up these talents."

"Take it slow, one step at a time." Fang Zhuo was not very anxious.

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' playoffs this year.

Yao Ming was injured before and rested for nearly two months.

While everyone was not optimistic about the Rockets' performance this year, Nelson's team with Nash and Carter played a gorgeous offensive style, and the final regular season ranking was not much lower.

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 the opponent in the Western Conference Finals this year would still be the Spurs with three horses, but I didn't expect the Mavericks to come out of nowhere and play to the seventh game with Terry, the Dallas double ugly, and Nowitzki, and successfully defeated the Spurs and advanced to the Western Conference Finals.

The Mavericks are considered a strong team in the past years, but they are still obviously at a disadvantage against the defending champion Rockets.

However, when the Rockets were leading 3:1, Yao Ming sprained his medial knee ligament again. The degree of sprain was level one, and the healing time was theoretically 1-2 weeks, which gave the Mavericks a chance.

The Rockets lost a strong point in the interior, and the Mavericks chased two games in a row, and the two teams were tied 3:3 and entered the seventh game.

Just when Fang Zhuo was on the transoceanic flight, the Western Conference Finals was held in Houston. In the end, the Rockets advanced to the finals with a 2-point difference thanks to Carter's 43-point explosion.

This time, the opponent in the finals was no longer the Pistons, but the Heat who defeated the Pistons.

The Heat has two famous stars, one is Wade and the other is O'Neal.

However, with Yao Ming unable to play, the result of the finals would hardly be too much of a surprise.

Yu Hong was at the Western Conference Finals and saw Yao Ming's injury. She was concerned about his performance in the Finals: "Is Yao Ming really unable to play?"

"A first-grade sprain takes 1-2 weeks. Theoretically, he can be ready after the first two games of the Finals. But considering Yao Ming's size and the fact that he was injured in the same leg two months ago, the medical team recommends that he not play." Fang Zhuo said calmly, "I agree with this judgment. Although this Finals is rare, we have to be responsible for his career."

Yu Hong agreed, and He said with some regret: "What a pity, this is Yao Ming's chance to play against 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: "Yao Ming must be unwilling."

"Indeed, he called me three times since I landed. Athletes have to face injuries. The framework of our main lineup is good. There is still a chance next year." Fang Zhuo thought about it and said something related to watching the game. "I couldn't sleep before going to bed last night, so I tried to give it to the reporter. Liang Mengsong called. ”

He drank a sip of juice and smiled: "Including this time, I estimate that I have contacted him five or six times. This time I invited him to watch the NBA game, and he actually agreed. Do you think this is a good sign?"

Yu Hong knew about the station reporter, knew that there was a change in the management of the station reporter, and knew that the station reporter had restarted the war. She said: "He must feel uncomfortable being on the bench. He was previously recognized as the successor to the vice president of R&D, but suddenly lost the election, and suddenly two people became his superiors. How can such an arrogant person accept it?"

Fang Zhuo sighed, "The more unacceptable it is, the better. The colder the bench, the better. He still rejected Bingxin's invitation on the phone, saying that he came to the United States to relax and watch the game."

Yu Hong commented, "It seems to be soon. Does the reporter know about this?"

"I just watched the game with Dr. Liang. The reporter shouldn't mind." Fang Zhuo smiled, "But in order to avoid his mind and reduce some trouble, I will be in the box when I watch the game with him."

Yu Hong nodded. This year's finals will be the day after tomorrow, June 2nd. She also plans to watch the game at the Houston home court of the first two games.

Fang Zhuo said, "While in Houston, I also made an appointment with Qualcomm to meet and see if I can promote the cooperation between Bingxin and Qualcomm. It's just right for Liang Mengsong to see Bingxin's actions."

"The games you watch are always sports and business in parallel... When can I watch a game quietly?" Yu Hong said with a bit of complaint.

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 big house in Houston that is big 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.

"Your legs are not very good. 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 am recovering well and I can play tomorrow!"

"I don't understand injuries or anything like that, let's 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 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 was shocked when he saw the solemnity, desire, and enthusiasm on Yao Ming's face: "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 in your best condition at home? What if you get injured again?"

Yao Ming took a breath and replied firmly: "No regrets!"