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It didn't take too long for a seemingly impromptu interview with the heads of the three companies facing the camera, which is rare under public opinion.

The YouTube livestream lasted an hour.

It was an hour with few pleasantries and quick conversations.

In addition to talking about the timing and background of the birth of smartphones, facing Eke’s patent competition, and Nokia’s slow decision-making, the three also talked about the ecology of smartphones, the future of the mobile Internet, and the problems encountered in the company’s development.

Often after Jobs or Fang Zhuo talked about their feelings in two or three sentences, the topic changed quickly. Schmidt tried to pull the content but it didn't work, and finally let it go.

When the live camera was turned off, Schmidt's forehead was slightly sweating, but Fang Zhuo and Jobs still had more to say.

Fang Zhuo shook hands with Jobs, and said in a more masterful manner than Schmidt: "Jobs, your arrival means a lot to everyone."

Jobs said nothing.

When Cook, one of the guests who watched the interview, came over, he said bluntly: "No matter whether Nokia sticks to Symbian stubbornly or builds a new system in a hurry, it is difficult for it to keep up with the times. This is our responsibility. consensus."

Fang Zhuo glanced at Cook, shook hands with him, and said with a smile, "Yes, this is our consensus."

Schmidt watched Jobs' back disappear, and suddenly said: "He looks good, but a little yellow and thin."

Fang Zhuo nodded, he had a more direct proof besides rationality.

This is not a very healthy sign.

After Fang Zhuo hung up, he said again: "Okay, no need to assume, it is indeed Nokia and Microsoft who have cooperated to a certain extent. Microsoft does not want the key patents of the touch screen to be blocked, neither Nokia nor Microsoft WM. , if Yike insists on counterclaiming, Microsoft may also give corresponding legal measures instead of patent fees.”

Yu Hong also felt that it was a mess. In particular, her opponent's total financial market layout was vague, which made it more difficult to clarify.

Fang Zhuo was preoccupied with the stock price, short positions, Nokia, ITC and other factors. He was really at a loss when he was suddenly called by Microsoft.

He said lightly: "I'm still waiting for Nokia to acquire Yike. It's best for Kallasvuo to come in person."

Schmidt was still talking about reconciliation yesterday, but today he feels that we can talk about it again.

This is also the decision that allowed Cook to be confirmed. Regardless of other factors, the two mobile phone manufacturers who have key touch screen patents have reached a substantial consensus and united in their attitude towards Nokia's patents.

"Rationally, I don't know for the time being, but intuitively, I think there is a big relationship. Yesterday, Apple just gave a firm attitude. The cooperation between our two companies can block Nokia's progress. Today, Microsoft has stood up." Yu Hong said seriously, "It's hard not to think of it."

"The patent dispute is really difficult, and the big manufacturers have all the means." Fang Zhuo said with emotion.

"Give me five minutes," Schmidt said again.

"If it really has something to do with Nokia, it might also be an appropriate opportunity to settle."

Google has invested a lot of resources for the Android system. Now is the critical moment to actively expand the market. First, Echo and Nokia got into a patent lawsuit, and then Microsoft called Android under the banner of infringement.

With a solemn expression, Yu Hong walked out of the CEO's office.

Still a call from Schmidt broke the silence in the office.

However, he could understand Boss Fang's attitude. If he was young, he would be so rich, he would be even more arrogant than Boss Fang.

Throughout February, the stock prices of the two companies were still on the decline. Even though the financial market was still uncertain, the company’s excellent market performance still allowed the company to be recognized. Apple’s market value rose to 2 billion, and it was already heading for 870 billion. Ke rose to 900 billion, and the correction was even greater.

This makes the patent disputes of Nokia, LG, HTC, Apple, and Yike seem petty, and a dozen or hundreds of patents are not of the same order of magnitude.

With Microsoft's sudden effort, all factors were mixed together in Fang Zhuo's mind.

Yu Hong reported the exact number: "235 patents."

Nokia's patents, ITC's ruling, Apple's position, Yike's interests, Samsung in the dark, the development of the Android camp, the game of good and bad, the imminent move of short-sellers...

Apple interrupted the negotiations with Nokia, which might not have contributed to the settlement of the Yike problem.

After 15 minutes, there was still no movement from Schmidt, and Yu Hong had already returned with some information.

"I didn't say anything, besides, things have to be viewed objectively." Schmidt said dissatisfiedly, "What do you think of Cook?"

It's just that I didn't expect to involve Microsoft in this way.

The call was brief.

The giant suddenly bared its fangs, and there were hundreds of patents at once.

Fang Zhuo directly informed Schmidt of the latest news.

Microsoft, and especially the sheer number of patents it holds, was truly unexpected.

He paused, then continued: "I asked Mike how many patents Android has infringed, and his answer was hundreds."

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Soon, the president's office became quiet amidst the two's thoughts.

Fang Zhuo understood Mr. Yu's meaning. The terminal manufacturers directly installed the Android system, and Google benefited indirectly.

Fang Zhuo asked again: "Microsoft didn't make any move on Android before, has Google dealt with it?"

When Jobs, who hadn’t shown up for a long time, Fang Zhuo, the party involved in the whirlpool, and Google CEO Schmidt, who made up the number, discussed a wave of related topics together. The most immediate impact was that the stocks of Apple and Yike were all green.

Apple people leave.

"Cook is very good." Fang Zhuo said simply, "Apple is willing to stand more resolutely on the opposite side of Nokia, which is good news."

In Schmidt's view, although Nokia and Yike are very tough in their mouths, they still have the opportunity to exchange terms and shake hands to make peace. How can you really stab me with a knife?
Fang Zhuo glanced at Schmidt, confirming that his talent is indeed enough to lead Google to become stronger.

"Companies that signed the agreement and paid patent fees include Amazon, Novell, Linspire, TurboLinux and other companies."

Fang Zhuo tapped the table with his knuckles, and asked in surprise, "Wait, did I hear wrong? How many items?"

Five minutes later, Schmidt picked up the call again: "Mr. Fang, we urgently analyzed that the situation may not be that bad. There should be a large number of non-standard essential patents in Microsoft's patents, which can be bypassed."

"It's okay, Mr. Fang, you will be a hindrance to other people in the future, no, you are already blocking Nokia now." Schmidt still has the intention to comfort, "Microsoft has not moved, and now it may be related to Nokia. "

"Mr. Yu, check the mobile phone patents involved in Microsoft. I'll call Schmidt first." Fang Zhuo smelled something different, took out his mobile phone, and added, "Check the patents Microsoft has made in recent years." patent litigation."

After all, no matter how Nokia sues the ITC, it will, as Mr. Fang said, have to pass the key touch screen patent in a short period of time. Apple will not talk about it, let Yike talk about it.

He pondered for a moment, then frowned and said, "Do you think this has something to do with Nokia?"

Schmidt felt that this might be difficult.

Many people think that the two-month period given by Nokia is very deterrent, and the media's interpretation of this is also pessimistic.

Such expectations caused Yike's stock price to break through the shock and rise to $88.68.

It is not just confirmed by phone, but a consensus personally confirmed by the two leaders who decide the direction of the company.

Apple is also a competitor, and the morals of the rivers and lakes can be discussed or not.

"But it takes time and effort, and a better solution is that Microsoft will package standard-essential patents and non-standard-essential patents together for licensing negotiations."

In December last year, Jobs did not attend the 12th consecutive Macworld conference, which made many people worry about his health.

Android is developed based on the Linux kernel.

But in today's live broadcast, the head of Yike directly refuted such an assertion, pointing out that Yike's press conference in June was enough to deal with the worst-case reality, and proposed Yike's countersuit against Nokia as a late-strike strike.

Yu Hong gave Mr. Fang ten seconds to digest, and then continued to say useful information: "Microsoft's consistent strategy is to directly negotiate with companies that apply Linux technology and sign patent licensing agreements."

In just a few minutes, Schmidt put down the landline and confirmed: "Yes, Mr. Fang, Microsoft has filed a patent claim. If nothing else, the Android system is an infringement."

"A very bad news." Yu Hong said seriously, "The year before last, Microsoft claimed that Linux infringed 235 of its patents, but it did not disclose the specific content of these patents."

Obviously, this time he also regards the competition with Nokia as part of a major strategic decision.

Fang Zhuo called Schmidt, but he didn't get through.

This is not saying anything, but the meaning is beyond words.

Yu Hong was concentrating, but Mr. Fang didn't continue talking, but was obviously lost in thought.

However, in the last few days of the end of the month, Yike’s stock price has been fluctuating around $84 due to the news about Nokia and Wall Street’s short sellers, and the market is in a wait-and-see state.

Yu Hong shook her head and gave the team a temporary opinion: "Microsoft may be waiting for enough Android products to sell. According to Microsoft's past habits, it will not negotiate with Google, but directly with terminal manufacturers. .”

Of course, non-standard essential patents are exquisite, but the number is still surprising.

"Or a normal dying Nokia?"

In the evening, Fang Zhuo held a small meeting in Yike, talked about the company's stock price, and said with a smile that this is a very auspicious number.

Schmidt was silent. This incident was sudden and he needed time to digest it.

"Schmidt, do you realize that Microsoft is not targeting Yike, but the Android system." Fang Zhuo said, "This is for the Android system."

Last month, Jobs issued an open letter saying that his weight loss was due to a hormonal imbalance and that the treatment of this nutritional problem was relatively simple and straightforward.

Schmidt lowered his voice slightly: "This will help Yike to negotiate with Nokia. Perhaps, you just lack a chance to sit down."

"Yike just wants to sell a mobile phone, why are there so many obstacles?" Fang Zhuo sighed.

"Let's assume that Nokia has cooperated with Microsoft in the case of Apple's switch..."

……

While waiting for a call back, he thought about the giant who appeared at this time.

"Ah? Wait, let me confirm the situation." Schmidt was extremely surprised, the phone was not hung up here, and he directly used the landline to contact the people at Microsoft.

However, the next day, he received a call from Microsoft in the president's office, and was told that the Yike mobile phone equipped with the Android system had infringed Microsoft's patents, and that the two companies needed to connect and negotiate to see how to solve this problem.

At the beginning of the month, Yike and Apple were both stimulated by financial reports, and their stock prices rebounded sharply after the financial crisis. Apple rose from the bottom of 680 billion to nearly 800 billion, and Yike rose from the bottom of 130 billion to 200 billion.

Fang Zhuo sighed, and had to say for the second time today: "Be kind."

The timing is too coincidental, so I have to think about Nokia.

This time, he hung up the phone.

Fang Zhuo put down his phone and told Mr. Yu what he heard.

He was almost doubting himself. Who were the people around him?

Fang Zhuo looked at Xiao Yu, but his eyes lost focus, and his speech slowed down, and he thought about it: "Or, for Microsoft, what kind of Nokia is the best partner? It is a Finnish overlord who is taking off against the trend. ?”

Then, his speech speed accelerated: "Many factors are in front of us now, it is a mess, but I have been thinking about a question just now, what exactly does Microsoft want?"

Plus, he's skeptical about the role Microsoft wants to play now.

The phone on the table vibrated, and Schmidt called back.

But it's not really going to fight each other to ban sales, right?
Schmidt believes that the ending between Yike and Nokia is just a lack of an opportunity.

He continued: "Google, Yike, and Android will always stand together. Mr. Fang, I need more time to understand the situation and confirm whether it is related to Nokia. Perhaps, we can use the method of mutual grant of patents from the PRO Alliance to solve this problem."

Perhaps more than half of the hundreds of patents can be bypassed, but a small number of patents that are difficult to bypass or require more time make bypassing this action not cost-effective.

"Microsoft is standing for Nokia." Yu Hong succinctly stated the key points.

In less than two weeks, he handed over day-to-day operations to Cook, told employees he would be back in the summer, said health issues were more complex than initially thought, but would continue to be involved in the company's major strategic decisions.

After a long while, Fang Zhuo spoke out and set the conditions.

Fang Zhuo heard the unit "Hundred" again, and he had a heartfelt smile: "Schmidt, listen to what you are talking about, Microsoft brought hundreds of infringing information into the battlefield between us and Nokia, That's really good news."

It may not be necessary to control people, but being able to exchange blood has the basis for negotiation.

Google competes with Microsoft, but he is familiar with Microsoft executives.

Fang Zhuo: "..."

Microsoft?

"Except for Nokia, who doesn't covet the market it occupies?"

"We need time, and Microsoft may be able to give us enough time."

Fang Zhuo's gaze regained focus, and he gave his first reaction: "Mr. Yu, you inform Stringer that there is no money in the account, and the acquisition of Sony Music shares is suspended, and the Sony Ericsson mobile phone equipped with Microsoft WM needs to be re-discussed." .”

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