Reborn in 2011, 985 missing from two copies

Chapter 597: Apple suffered a complete defeat, faced with a god-like opponent!

"What do you mean? Could it be that even if Apple fights a patent war, it can't beat Xingyi Technology?"

Several major shareholders were confused.

"We can't win!" Vice President Pai Field shook his head.

"What? How is this possible?" Everyone was in disbelief:

"We can't beat Qualcomm, and we can't win against Nokia either. But we can still beat Xingyi Technology!"

"That's right, you're exaggerating. Xingyi Technology has only been established for a few years. How many core patents can it have?"

Pailey Field sighed, "You may not know that Xingyi Technology has spent tens of billions of RMB to purchase a large number of communication patents. Its patent holdings are close to those of Apple. If a patent war is really launched, we may not win!"

"If the other party files a counter-suit, we may suffer heavy losses and be banned from selling. At that time, we will have to sit down and negotiate cross-licensing."

"This……"

For a moment, everyone in the room was silent, feeling extremely depressed.

After a long while, someone said, "So, it is useless to use the patent card against Xingyi Technology like it did against HTC?"

"Yes, Xingyi Technology is very well prepared, and they also have many core patents, which can also hold us back!"

"That's not the end? Could it be that the internationalization of Xingyi mobile phones is unstoppable?"

“And the great decline of Apple is inevitable?”

"This……"

Silence, long silence.

There were only sighs coming one after another.

Everyone knows what it means once the Xingyi mobile phone goes international and how big an impact it will have on Apple!
Just those parallel imports have dealt a serious blow to Apple, causing the international sales of iPhone 5S to drop by almost %!

Once it is fully internationalized, the impact will not be just 20%, it will most likely be 40% or even 50%!

By then, iPhone’s global sales will be cut in half, just like in Xia Country!

In this way, Apple will lose not only sales, revenue, and profits, but also stock price, market value, industry influence, and brand value...

This series is going to be totally screwed!

Apple cannot accept this!

Cook couldn't accept it!

Even the major shareholders cannot accept it!
Cook said in a cold voice: "The situation has reached its most serious point. We must completely curb the internationalization of Xingyi mobile phones."

"If we can't contain it, it will not only be a cold winter for Apple, but also the end of us!"

Everyone nodded, not thinking this was alarmist at all.

Just look at Apple's performance in the US market to get an idea of ​​the global situation.

"The question is how to curb the globalization of Xingyi mobile phones!"

Cook continued: "Since the patent war doesn't work, let's fight a channel war! Especially the operator war!"

"Good idea. Unlike Xia Country, the main channel for mobile phone sales in the United States is not e-commerce or physical supermarkets, but operators, which account for more than 70% of sales outlets and 80% of sales."

"Yes. As long as the mainstream operators do not cooperate with Xingyi Technology and do not sell Xingyi mobile phones under contract, Xingyi mobile phones will be useless."

"Without the support of operators, even if Xingyi mobile phones are internationalized, their sales will be limited, not much more than that of parallel imports. The impact on our iPhones is also limited, increasing from 20% of parallel imports to 30% at most."

"We can still accept a 30% drop in sales, but Xingyi mobile phones will not be able to recover."

"Yes, the key is the operator." Cook said, looking at the three major shareholder representatives of Vanguard, BlackRock, and State Street:
"Whether we can win the operator war, whether we can curb the internationalization of Xingyi mobile phones, and whether we can maintain our Apple's sales and market share depends on whether you can give us strength. It depends on whether you can convince AT&T, Verizon and other communication giants to refuse to cooperate with Xingyi Technology!"

"You are the three largest shareholders of Apple. You can say that we are a whole. If we prosper together, we prosper together. If we suffer together, we suffer together. Once Apple's sales and profits plummet, the stock price will also plummet. As the three largest shareholders, you don't want the Apple shares in your hands to shrink seriously, right?"

Cook made every word clear.

I am just afraid that even at this point, these three major shareholders still have other ideas.

I'm also thinking about getting the best of both worlds between Apple and Xingyi Technology.

If that's the case, then it's over.

Representatives of the three major shareholders expressed their views:
"Don't worry, with us here, AT&T and Verizon will never reach a cooperation agreement with Xingyi Technology."

"Yes, the three of us are the top three shareholders of AT&T and Verizon, with a combined stake of more than 20%. As long as we object, there will be no chance of cooperating with Xingyi Technology."

"Not only AT&T and Verizon, but also Best Buy in the physical channel and eBay in the e-commerce channel, we will do our best to stop them."

Hearing this, Cook breathed a sigh of relief and was in a good mood: "As long as AT&T, Verizon, eBay, Best Buy and other mainstream operators and platforms do not cooperate with Xingyi Technology, then the internationalization of Xingyi mobile phones will be doomed."

"We can use Apple's industry status and dominance to coerce and lure other operators and platforms to refuse to cooperate with Xingyi Technology. Then we will be the winner!"

"I want Wang Yi to know clearly that the United States is not Xia Country."

"In the United States, Xingyi Technology has to be coiled like a dragon or sat on by me, even if it is a tiger!"

"Apple is the absolute overlord, the absolute overlord that monopolizes 40% of the market!"

"Wow!" There was a warm applause at the scene. Such domineering attitude is what Apple should have.

However, just as Cook finished his domineering words, his secretary rushed in anxiously:

"Chairman, this is bad. T-Mobile has reached an all-round strategic cooperation with Xingyi Technology and will fully promote Xingyi and Wujie customized contract phones!"

Cook's face turned pale, and other shareholders and senior executives also turned pale and started to curse:

"Fuck! Damn T-Mobile, I didn't expect them to be the first to rebel!"

"I just said a total blockade, but T-Mobile turned against me. Damn it!"

"T-Mobile is the first to cooperate with Xingyi Technology even though it knows that we are sworn enemies with Xingyi Technology. Isn't it afraid of offending Apple?"

"With T-Mobile's contract phones, the sales of Xingyi phones will increase significantly. Our iPhone sales will plummet."

Cook was also extremely angry, but in order to stabilize the morale of the troops, he still said:
"It's okay. It's just T-Mobile, the fourth largest in the United States. It's not worth mentioning. As long as the other three major operators refuse to cooperate with Xingyi Technology, we will win."

But just as the words fell, the secretary couldn't help but say: "Chairman, the cooperation between T-Mobile and Xingyi Technology is not only for the US market, but also for the global market."

"What! Cooperation in the global market?"

The crowd became even more angry:

"It doesn't matter if we cooperate in the US market alone. T-Mobile is only the fourth largest operator in the US. But T-Mobile has a great influence in Europe and Southeast Asia!"

"Yes, T-Mobile and Xingyi Technology are collaborating globally, and that has a huge impact!"

"Damn T-Mobile, they are determined to go all the way with Xingyi Technology."

"As a result, iPhone sales in the United States, Europe and Southeast Asia will drop significantly."

For a moment, everyone's expression changed color, as if they were facing a great enemy.

Cook took a deep breath and spoke again:
"It's okay. T-Mobile and Xingyi Technology have just reached a cooperation agreement. It will take at least half a month to a month to fully implement it. And in this month, we don't know what will happen."

Hearing this, the others' eyes lit up:
"Yes, we have reached a cooperation agreement, but it has not yet been implemented. We can completely cancel the contract."

"That's right. As long as we use threats and inducements, maybe T-Mobile will give up its cooperation with Xingyi Technology for us."

"T-Mobile will make a rational choice between Apple and the Xingyi phone."

However, just when everyone was in a good mood, the secretary couldn't help but say:
"Well... the cooperation between Xingyi Technology and T-Mobile has been fully signed and implemented. The first batch of customized Xingyi mobile phones have arrived at T-Mobile's warehouse."

Cook: "..."

Senior executives: "..."

Shareholders: “…”

For a moment, everyone in the room was silent.

No one could have imagined that the cooperation between the two sides would be so efficient and so fast.

Normally speaking, from signing the contract to starting cooperation and fully implementing it, Apple has at least one month to maneuver.

But now, the customized phones are ready, and the first batch of goods has arrived in the United States, at T-Mobile's warehouses, and even at warehouses around the world.

At least T-Mobile has warehouses and even stores in Eastern Europe, Western Europe, and Southeast Asia, right?
Has the T-Mobile payment been made?
It’s even ready to go on sale!

"It's so damned!"

"Fake!"

"Fake!"

"They are too efficient. They are aiming to cut our sales in half!"

"At this rate, the Xingyi phone will probably be available worldwide soon. This is truly a disaster."

Seeing everyone anxious, Cook could only stabilize the morale of the troops again:
"It's okay. It's just T-Mobile. We, Apple, have cooperated with all operators. As long as other operators don't cooperate with Xingyi Technology, it's fine. With only T-Mobile, Xingyi Technology won't be able to become internationalized."

However, at this time, the assistant also ran in: "Chairman, the latest information is that Sprint has also signed a comprehensive strategic cooperation with Xingyi Technology and will also make Xingyi Technology's customized contract phones."

"!!!"

Cook was furious. He could no longer remain calm.

Others were also angry.

If T-Mobile is only the fourth in the United States, it doesn’t matter.

But Sprint is the third largest bank in the United States, and its shareholder is SoftBank!

Xingyi Technology has taken over the third and fourth largest operators in the United States in one fell swoop, and has opened up the situation.

It is estimated that other operators, especially small operators, will contact Xingyi Technology for a series of cooperation.

By then, customized Xingyi mobile phones will appear throughout the United States and even around the world!

That would be a disaster for Apple.

Cook's face turned pale, and others were sweating profusely. Once Xingyi Technology's situation opened up, Apple would be in trouble.

Panic spread among the people.

Cook said in a deep voice: "Be optimistic. As long as AT&T and Verizon do not cooperate with Xingyi Technology, there will be no problem. Can you guarantee this?"

As he spoke, Cook looked at the representatives from Vanguard, BlackRock, and State Street.

The three of them looked at each other and quickly expressed their opinions: "No problem, we will firmly oppose cooperation with Xingyi Technology."

"That's right. We are Apple's major shareholder, not Xingyi Technology's major shareholder, so we naturally put Apple's interests first."

"Don't worry, with us here, AT&T and Verizon will not cooperate with Xingyi Technology."

The three of them said this, but they were somewhat hesitant in their hearts.

Vanguard, BlackRock, and State Street, as global investment institutions, control the funds of all investors, but they are not the only three who have the final say. Y-series Capital cannot cover the sky with one hand.

Even if they oppose it with all their might, other shareholders of AT&T and Verizon may not listen.

If none of the four major operators cooperate with Xingyi Technology, then there is no problem.

But now that T-Mobile and Sprint are cooperating with Xingyi Technology and will make a lot of money, other shareholders of AT&T and Verizon will also be jealous and will support the cooperation with Xingyi Technology.

By then, even if their three major shareholders oppose it with all their strength, it will be of little significance.

After all, the three of them together only own about 20% of the shares.

This is not a good thing.

For a moment, the three of them lost their confidence.

Cook's expression became complicated, and he thought to himself: "I hope Vanguard, BlackRock, and State Street will be more resolute and give more strength. Otherwise, Apple is really finished."

"I also hope that Xingyi Technology's efficiency will be slower and progress will be delayed, so that the impact on Apple will be more limited."

However, that same night, Xingyi International’s official Weibo account posted a message:
【Believe that good things are about to happen. 】

Caption: The bright stars fill the sky and illuminate the world.

Under the starry sky, the logos of Xingyi Technology, Wujie Technology and T-Mobile are lined up together.

Suddenly, the world was in uproar:
"What do you mean? Xingyi Mobile is going to cooperate with T-Mobile?"

"That's not right. Isn't T-Mobile a communications operator in the United States and the European Union? Could it be that Xingyi Mobile is going to be internationalized?"

"God, if that's the case, that would be great. I'll definitely support one."

"T-Mobile, right? As long as you dare to put the Xingyi mobile phone contract phone on the shelves, I will buy it immediately!"

"Buy now +1!"

However, this was just the beginning. The next night, another update:
【Infinite possibilities are within reach.】

The accompanying text is still the bright starry sky, illuminating the world.

The logos below are still Xingyi Technology, Wujie Technology and T-Mobile, but there is also a Sprint logo.

American netizens are excited again:

"Sprint has also reached a cooperation with Xingyi Technology and will also launch Sprint customized phones. Xingyi mobile phones are really going to be internationalized."

"That's great. I can buy Xingyi phones in the United States in the future. The Wujie phones are now officially available."

On the third day, the status was updated again.

【Strong alliance, reaching the peak. 】

Under the brilliant starry sky, in addition to the logos of Xingyi Technology, Wujie Technology, T-Mobile, and Sprint, there is also the Walmart logo.

"Hey, Walmart has also cooperated with Xingyi Technology. In the future, we can buy Xingyi mobile phones and Wujie mobile phones at Walmart. That's great."

"Alas, Americans are so lucky, but what about other places? We also need Xingyi mobile phones."

"That's right, parallel imports are too expensive, I still want the official ones."

On the fourth day, the status was updated again.

【The world is blooming wherever you look! 】

Under the brilliant starry sky, in addition to the logos of Xingyi Technology, Wujie Technology, T-Mobile, Sprint, and Walmart, there is also the Amazon logo!

Now, netizens around the world are boiling:
"What do you mean? Xingyi Technology has also reached a cooperation with Amazon? Doesn't that mean that Xingyi phones and Wujie phones can be purchased online all over the world in the future?"

"That should be what it means. Xingyi mobile phone is going global. This is really great."

“Not only can you shop online, but since it is fully internationalized, you can buy it at Xingyi flagship stores, specialty stores, and Xingyi International Mall around the world.”

"That should be the case. That's great. I'm looking forward to it. I don't have to pay extra for parallel imports anymore."

Unlike the excitement of global users, Apple was terrified:
"Damn it, damn it!"

"T-Mobile, Sprint, Walmart, and Amazon are all working with Xingyi Technology. Damn it."

"Having won over so many operators and platforms at once, I'm afraid that Xingyi Mobile's road to internationalization will no longer be blocked."

"It's troublesome. The worst thing has happened. Our Apple sales will drop globally, and it will be a big drop!"

"Alas, what you fear will come true. I didn't expect there would be so many traitors."

“I just hope that the day when Xingyi mobile phone becomes internationalized will come later.”

"This is too difficult. I estimate that the internationalization of Xingyi mobile phones will begin soon."

"No way? Can they be that efficient? Can they open up channels with so many platforms and distribute products globally in such a short time?"

"It's hard to say, but it won't be long. I estimate that in half a month, the Xingyi mobile phone will be available for sale worldwide."

"That's it. Starting from February, our iPhone sales will be terrible."

However, just when Apple and others thought that the Xingyi mobile phone would be available worldwide half a month later, Xingyi Technology once again issued a statement:
【Good things don’t require waiting. 】

[On January 1, Xingyi Technology held a press conference in Silicon Valley, launching new blockbuster products around the world! ]

【World, we come! 】

Now, users around the world are excited:
"January 1st, isn't that three days from now?"

"I thought the Xingyi phone would not be available globally until next month, but now it will be available in three days."

"That's great, I've finally been waiting for this."

"Before, the FBI investigated parallel imports of Xingyi phones, but now the licensed ones have arrived."

"Silicon Valley press conference? Isn't it in front of Apple's home? This is interesting, hahahaha."

"Holding the Xingyi mobile phone launch conference at Apple's doorstep is really a show of force."

"Who can I blame? The FBI previously cracked down on parallel imports of Xingyi phones, which was caused by Apple. Now that Xingyi phones are going global, holding a press conference at Apple's doorstep is a strong counterattack, a big one!"

"Hahaha, I see. Apple is really shameless. I was wondering why the price of parallel-imported Xingyi phones has doubled recently. It turns out it's Apple that's the reason."

"Apple is really low-brow. It can't sell well, so it attacks Xingyi Technology. Now they're really here to help. Let's see how you respond."

"No matter how we respond, Apple is no match for the Wujie phone, which is more than half the price. Not to mention the Xingyi phone."

"Good news. Xingyi and Wujie phones are already on display at the Xingyi flagship store. Anyone interested can come in and try them out. They will go on sale in three days."

"Really? This is awesome."

"Of course it's true. I've experienced it. How should I put it? Once you use a Xingyi phone or a Wujie phone, you will find that the iPhone in your hand is so difficult to use."

"That's right, I bought a parallel-imported xphone 3, and my wife wanted to use it, and we always quarreled. It's a good time to buy an xphone 3 plus!"

"As a long-time Apple fan, I have to admit that the era of Apple is over. The era of Xingyi mobile phones and borderless mobile phones has fully begun."

Looking at these public opinions, the atmosphere at Apple headquarters became extremely depressing.

No matter whether it is the senior management or the shareholders, they all felt very uneasy and were still in shock.

Above the white conference table, it seemed as if the Grim Reaper's scythe was hanging, making everyone tremble.

After a long while, Cook sighed and broke the silence:

"I didn't expect it, I really didn't expect that Xingyi Technology is so fast."

"Not only did we win over so many operators and sales channels, we also quickly achieved global distribution and became internationalized in three days."

"Is this Eastern speed? It's too fast!"

Hearing this, everyone fell silent.

Everyone thought that it would take more than half a month for Xingyi Technology to go on sale globally, probably in mid-February.

But I didn’t expect it to start on January 1st!
It was so fast and so efficient that Apple was caught off guard and was helpless.

Vice President Pai Lei Field was even more emotional: "We were defeated step by step in this confrontation. It's funny to analyze the reasons carefully. We lost before we even made a move."

Hearing this, the others were startled at first, then nodded:

"Indeed, when we were preparing to fight a patent war to kill Xingyi mobile phones, they had already acquired a large number of patents and became one of the top five patent giants in the world."

"Since we couldn't win the patent war, we prepared to fight the carrier war and try to kill the internationalization of Xingyi mobile phone through the carrier channel, but they had already taken over the two major carrier giants, T-Mobile and Sprint."

"Since we can't win the operator war, we are ready to start with other physical channels and further restrict them. They have already taken over Walmart."

"Since we can't win in other physical channels, we are preparing to start with e-commerce channels, but they have already taken over Amazon."

"Seeing that all channels were not working, we thought we had at least half a month's buffer before launching the global sales next month, but they launched the global sales three days later."

"One step faster, each step faster."

"Xingyi Technology is always ahead of us!"

"By the time we figured out how to proceed, they had already finished!"

"He is a god-like opponent."

"Faced with such an opponent, it is not unfair that Apple was defeated. It is not unfair at all!"

……

Hearing this, everyone fell silent.

Although I don't want to admit it, but if I think about it carefully, it is indeed true.

No matter what Apple wants to do, it will always be one step slower than Xingyi Technology.

As a result, Xingyi Technology completely led the way.

In the end, we can only watch Xingyi Technology complete a series of layouts and achieve internationalization.

At this point, it’s meaningless for Apple to obstruct it.

"What I am most worried about is that when things develop to this point, other operators and platforms will also be unable to sit still and will also cooperate with Xingyi Technology."

Upon hearing this, Cook's face changed drastically: "You mean, AT&T and Verizon may also reach a strategic cooperation with Xingyi Technology?"

"It's very possible, and very likely."

"If that's the case, then we're in trouble!" Cook was as if he was facing a formidable enemy, and quickly looked at the three shareholder representatives of Vanguard, BlackRock, and State Street Bank:

"You're going to tell me that's impossible, right?"

However, facing Cook's questioning, the three men lost their previous firmness, and were replaced by silence and evasive glances.

(End of this chapter)