The world is in trouble

Chapter 338 Finale

Chapter 338 Finale (Part )

“It’s niche, it doesn’t fit the mainstream,” Lin Xiao said.

This answer is actually not unfamiliar; in fact, it's still the mainstream view. Historically, it might have had one more point of failure: the issue of the application ecosystem.

Lin Xiao continued, "Smartphone development has entered its fourth year. In the first two years, or rather, the global user mindset might have been scattered and not fixed. However, now almost all smartphone users have been educated on what a smartphone should be like."

"There is an objective reason why iOS, X, and Android systems are similar in appearance and operating logic."

"Whether it is advanced or not, it has at least met the criteria for being advanced and has created a strong inertia in thinking."

"Microsoft's operating system is very different. It can bring huge surprises to onlookers, but when they actually use it, it is difficult for them to pay the price of such change."

Ballmer did not speak.

In fact, there are almost the opposite examples.

For example, in the PC market, Microsoft's operating system dominates. However, Apple's iOS system has still managed to carve out a significant market share.

However, the situation is now very complicated.

"Thank you, Lin!" Ballmer hung up the phone.

In fact, he already knew all these answers, and almost all of Microsoft's top management knew them too; it was just that Lin Xiao confirmed them again.

So what to do next?
A direct 180-degree change?
In the upcoming Windows Mobile 8, it underwent a complete overhaul, making the system model the same as Android and the X operating system.
Of course, Microsoft's top management will definitely hold meetings again and again, and there will definitely be people making this suggestion repeatedly.

But... it will basically be the same as history.

Microsoft will continue to stay true to itself.

If we didn't do that, it wouldn't be Microsoft.

Because it still possesses extraordinary confidence and pride, believing that it can carve out a path for itself and stand out from the crowd.

The reason why sales were not good at first was simply because users had not yet gotten used to it. However, as time goes by and as more and more mobile phone manufacturers continue to launch Windows Mobile phones, the number of users will continue to increase, and users will eventually get used to it.

If even a startup like Quantum Technology can overcome such difficulties, doesn't a giant like Microsoft have the same courage?

Moreover, Microsoft has enough money, and even enough time, to support this strategy.

We will never deny ourselves because of the current low sales.

Microsoft will stick to its own path and continue on it.

Of course, the results will prove that this path is not feasible.

This enormous potential will crush everything, not just Microsoft's Windows Mobile, but also Nokia's Symbian, and BlackBerry, which once shipped 50 million units globally, had a market value of $83 billion, and was considered the most prestigious mobile phone brand.

After hanging up the phone, Lin Xiao looked up.

Lian Yi continued working in front of the computer.

It's still a patent infringement case involving quantum technology and Google's Android.

This case has escalated significantly, and it's no longer just being litigated in the United States.

Moreover, the number of patents involved is increasing, and the demands of both parties are growing.

"Your friendship with Microsoft was very wise, allowing us to avoid the most dangerous situation in this patent war." Lian Yi could feel Lin Xiao's approach without turning around. She leaned back slightly, and a moment later her head gently rubbed against Lin Xiao's chest.

"Because we have registered a large number of relevant patents, while Google's Android core patents in communication are not particularly strong, we are not at a disadvantage when dealing with Google alone. However, Microsoft acquired Motorola, and they have accumulated a lot of patents over the years in operating systems, especially mobile operating systems. The most dangerous situation would be if Microsoft and Google joined forces to strangle us."

Should we guard against this possibility?

Lin Xiao: "You mean Google and Microsoft have teamed up against us?"

Lian Yi said, "Yes."

Lin Xiao: "Although theoretically, such a possibility cannot be ruled out, the realistic possibility is extremely slim."

"First of all, Google can't give Microsoft what it wants. Unless Google sells Android to Microsoft completely right now, is that even possible? Or give up half of its shares? What about Microsoft's own Windows Mobile? Just give it up? Give up right after it's just started to face setbacks? Microsoft would never do that."

"If Microsoft were to completely fail in Windows Mobile in two years, the outcome of the battle between Android and the X operating system would already be decided."

"At that time, it would have been pointless for Microsoft to acquire Android, which had already failed."

"Moreover, apart from mobile operating systems, Microsoft has almost no competition with us in other areas; on the contrary, we complement each other. Even without mobile operating systems, the competition between Microsoft and Google is still very fierce."

As Lin Xiao spoke, he reached inside.

At this moment, Lian Yi returned from her workplace, still wearing her uniform skirt and glasses.

So charming.

As Lin Xiao fiddled with her fingers, Lian Yi's face gradually turned red, and she glared at Lin Xiao fiercely.

Next, Lin Xiao took over her office chair and made her sit on his lap.

She's about three months pregnant, so she needs to be extra careful.

Gently lifting the skirt suit up, a blanket of white appeared before my eyes.

“My baby has really grown up…” Lin Xiao took a light bite.

Lian Yi retorted, "Are you saying I've gained weight?"

"You...you don't move..."

"I'll handle this. It's only been a little over three months, we need to be careful..."

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This year's Lunar New Year film season will once again feature a collaborative film from Dreamworld, Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Flash Entertainment, which will be released globally.

The Martian!
This is the first part of Lin Xiao's ambitious science fiction trilogy.

Next up is Interstellar, and then The Wandering Earth.

After its release, the film continued to receive widespread acclaim worldwide.

The reputation of Er Gou, the leader of the cult, remains at an extremely high level.

Of course, it didn't create a new box office miracle, but it was better than any in history.

It earned $2.6 million in North America, which is only slightly higher than the historical average.

It earned 13.8 billion RMB in China, which is much higher than in the past.

Globally, it still exceeded one billion US dollars, nearly 50% more.

This allowed Sony Pictures Animation to continue its box office phenomenon.

Of course, the most brilliant development is still the smartphone system based on quantum technology.

The launch of the Quantum Phone 2 at the third quantum technology press conference not only sparked a surge in quantum phone shipments but also directly boosted the sales of a wide range of allies.

Following that, Coolpad, ZTE, Huawei, Meizu, VIVO, and OPPO all launched their own new products.

Last year, only Coolpad and Meizu made flagship phones, but this year, all brands have released flagship phone series.

Because the price of the Quantum Phone 2 has increased further, the lowest price is now close to five thousand yuan.

Therefore, the price gap from 1999 to 3499 is now completely filled.

These brands are battling it out in this price range.

In addition, cheaper, budget-friendly models are also being upgraded.

Because mid-to-low-end SOCs are also emerging.

Therefore, this led to an explosive growth in the number of smart terminals of the entire X operating system in just a few months, directly exceeding 200 million units!
Meanwhile, Android, as a competitor, has also achieved a total shipment of 8000 million units!
The gap between the two sides continued to widen.

The global tech community initially had high expectations for Microsoft's entry into the market, believing it would make the smartphone battleground even more chaotic.

However, unexpectedly, it tended to stabilize.

Google is facing the possibility of being eliminated from the market, and the future of smartphone technology may be dominated by quantum technology and Apple's iOS.

Six months ago, everyone was not very clear about the situation and felt that the outcome was uncertain.

And it won't be decided for several years.

However, everything happened much faster than expected, and the situation gradually became clear.

Can Google's Android reverse its defeat?

An article appeared on the internet and spread rapidly.

"As 2011 approached, everything seemed to become clearer: the gap between the X operating system and the Android operating system was widening. The X camp's leading advantage was growing."

"This is a kind of potential energy, and once it is propelled, it will maintain tremendous inertia. And quantum technology is accelerating all the time."

"So I think Google's chances with Android are slim."

"Because the moat of the X camp's ecosystem applications has become increasingly deep, and global users have become increasingly dependent on several core software applications in the X camp, to the point that they can no longer leave."

"The world used to laugh at Mr. Lin Xiao for spending astronomical sums to promote WeChat. Even in 2011, the promotion costs for this application did not decrease but increased."

"However, it has already become the world's number one instant messaging app."

Will global users abandon Facebook, YouTube, WeChat, Instagram, OnlyFans, Twitter, and countless classic mobile games for Android phones?

"No, absolutely not!"

"Just look at the games on your phone: Plants vs. Zombies 2, Temple Run 2, Lightning Speed 3, Modern Combat 2, and so on. You might not play them, but even games from two years ago are still being updated and upgraded. I once asked Fantasy Studio how many people and how much money it takes to maintain the updates and upgrades of these mobile games." "They gave me a rough estimate: about two thousand people, and a net loss of over $6 million annually on these mobile games."

"However, Lightning Entertainment still approved a higher budget for Fantasy Studios in 2011, already preparing for even greater losses."

"So why is the X operating system ahead? The core reason is, of course, Mr. Lin Xiao's forward-looking strategic vision, and then... it invests more money and manpower than Google's Android every year."

"Fortunately, many of these ecosystem applications have already become self-sustaining, and even in a few years, Fantasy Studio will be able to say goodbye to losses and start making a profit."

"But this makes it clear to everyone that the entire powerful system behind Lin Xiao is serving the X operating system, with tens of thousands of people and astronomical sums of money invested every year, and the investment is continuous, serving users around the world."

"I don't know if you play these games. I don't know if you use these apps. But... as long as you open them, they will greet you with the best they can."

"This is why quantum technology has triumphed."

"Therefore, I think Google Android's chances are slim. In the past year or two, these powerful apps haven't established a firm foothold, and the ecosystem moat of the X operating system hasn't truly been built. Google Android has produced a large number of similar software and games. But during this precious golden period, these imitation software and games haven't won the hearts of global users. Let's look at how many of these apps have stopped updating? How many of these games have shut down?"

"Some people may think that the two sides will continue to fight for a long time, but I predict that everything will accelerate."

"The outcome of this battle is already decided; there will be no turning back!"

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With less than a week to go before the Spring Festival, Lin Xiao was originally planning to return to China with Lian Yi.

As a result, Lin Xiao received a call from Linxia Optoelectronics, forcing him to return to China earlier than planned.

Lian Yi has to wait a few more days because she has to go to court again in two days.

We arrived at Linxia Optoelectronics.

Lin Xiao saw a prototype.

Curved screen phone!
This is definitely the world's first curved screen phone.

The person in charge of Linxia Optoelectronics said, "Don't look at it that way. It's extremely immature, the yield is extremely low, and the cost is ridiculously high!"

Lin Xiao slowly said, "I don't care!"

"I'm going to put it on the press conference on September 30th this year."

"Even if it's just a concept product, even if I lose a lot of money on each one, I'm going to put it on the launch event and at least produce hundreds of thousands of units!"

"And it must be kept absolutely, absolutely secret!"

"I want to make sure it completely amazes the world at the launch event."

In Lin Xiao's view, at this point in time, mediocrity is the original sin of quantum technology.

Perhaps... it will one day gradually become mediocre, because all the radicalism and innovation will eventually run out.

But... the later the better.

Wu Di, standing nearby, said, "Boss, this year is a relatively quiet year, and they've only released the Quantum Phone 2S. Let's save this curved screen phone for next year."

"Really, I'm begging you!"

"If we release it this year, we won't have anything to show for next year, the big year for quantum technology."

"Here's my opinion: if it comes out this year, at most only 200,000 units will be produced. Then, what's a suitable price? 9999?"

"Once it is relatively mature, we will launch it on a large scale next year. Even if we lose some money, we need to prepare at least several million units so as not to disappoint users around the world."

"Our quantum technology should be radical, but it should produce tangible results, rather than being too conceptual."

Lin Xiao remained silent for a while, then nodded and said, "You're right!"

Wu Di immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

………………

There are only three days left until Chinese New Year!

Lian Yi returned to China and first went to Hangzhou, where she stayed with Lian Zheng and Shu Wan for two days.

Originally, Lin Xiao and Lian Yi were supposed to stay in Hangzhou to spend the Lunar New Year with Lian Zheng and his wife, and then return to Daye Village on the first day of the Lunar New Year.

As a result, he was driven away by Shu Wan the day before New Year's Eve.

“We don’t need to accompany you. You take Little Water Drop back to Daye Village,” Shu Wan said. “Of course, if there’s an awkward situation, you can handle it yourself. We won’t interfere; it’s your own fault…”

She originally wanted to say "a terrible thing," but now she couldn't even bear to say those two words.

Go back to Daye Village for the Chinese New Year.

That...that would definitely be very awkward.

Because Xiao Momo and her two babies also spent the Spring Festival in Daye Village.

The two sides did not reach an agreement.

Lin Xiao took out his phone several times, wanting to call Paopao and tell her that they wouldn't be spending the New Year in Hangzhou, but would be going back to Daye Village together.

However... this message was deleted and reposted several times.

Ultimately, it wasn't sent.

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at dusk!

There was no convoy, just an ordinary car, slowly driving towards Daye Village.

The sun sets!

The setting sun slowly shone through the gaps between the mountain peaks.

A beautiful and charming figure, holding a baby, stood at the village entrance, looking towards the bend in the road.

These are bubbles.

The baby in her arms was her second child, Lin Yunzhou.

Da Baolin was just standing here with her waiting, but when she saw other children, she went off to play with them.

Actually, Lin Xiao had told Lin Huaili before that he would spend New Year's Eve in Hangzhou this year and return on the first day of the Lunar New Year.

However, Bubble felt that Lin Xiao would go home for the Chinese New Year this year.

A car slowly came into her view.

Then, it stopped a few meters in front of her.

Then the car door opened, and Lin Xiao got out of the car first.

A moment later, the beautiful Lianyi came down from the other side, looked up at Xiao Momo, and was filled with shyness.

"Teacher Xiao..."

Lin Xiao stepped forward and took the second baby, Lin Yunzhou, from him.

Xiao Momo seemed even more at a loss when facing Lian Yi.

At that moment, Da Baolin rushed over.

"Dad, you're back!"

She started charging from a distance of more than ten meters.

Lin Xiao quickly squatted down, hugged Da Bao Lin with his other hand, and then stood up.