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Chapter 1708 Shot against Samsung?
After some discussion, Asda's next policy was determined.

Stop fighting!

You can't be a thug for Google, and take the initiative to find Apple for reconciliation.According to Zhou Buqi's judgment, the patent fee for this expenditure will last for 3-5 years at most.

After Jobs passed away, the innovative mechanism of the iPhone basically disappeared.

The innovation of smartphones mainly relies on Android phones.

Which idea and design is beautiful and makes users like it, the iPhone is imitating it, and with a little modification and optimization, it becomes its own.

Among other things, Asda has been secretly preparing a series of solutions around fingerprint identification for two years. For this reason, it has acquired four related small companies in the UK, the Netherlands, Israel and the United States, and has also established a series of solutions in China. A very complete supply chain system has been established.

Next year's Aster4 will be able to use fingerprint recognition technology.

As long as the iPhone adopts a similar unlocking scheme in the future, it will be necessary to pay Aster.

However, if Aster4 wants to support fingerprint unlocking, in addition to the hardware technical level, it must also have the adaptation of the operating system level, which requires the help of Google.

In fact, it is not very difficult to adapt, just add a few hundred lines of code.

I'm afraid Google won't cooperate.

Now, Microsoft has thrown an olive branch, which is the bargaining chip in the negotiation.This is the benefit brought by competition, so that Google does not dare to be too domineering. In order to prevent Asda from cooperating with Microsoft, Google will definitely cooperate obediently.

Zhou Shaoning is full of confidence in this, "Even if Google doesn't cooperate, we can do it ourselves!"

Zhou Buqi had heard him talk about it before, and said happily: "I am suitable for myself?"

"Correct!"

"can do it?"

"It's the result of Ziweixing Engineering Institute, and it has a certain breakthrough in technology." Zhou Shaoning smiled, "Android is an open source system, which is an advantage."

An open source system means that all codes are public, which means that developers all over the world can make certain "magic changes" based on the original Android system.

If the content of the magic modification is good and approved by Google, it will be officially added to the Android system, changing from the magic modification to the official version.

However, Google's requirements are too high, and those who come and go small don't like it at all.Usually, other developers have innovatively made some new functions, and Google thought it was good after seeing it, so they rewrote the code according to this new function.If there are too many new functions and the workload is too great, you can only use third-party code.

This is the unavoidable shortcoming of Android and all open source products.

Stitching a lot of third-party code to the original Android system makes Android look like a sewing monster, and there will be many small problems that are not tight enough.

The adaptation of fingerprint unlocking belongs to the core function of the Android system, and this part of the code must be completed by Google itself.

Now, Ziweixing Engineering Institute has made a technological breakthrough.

Find out the way to stitch the third-party adaptation solution to the Android system.

This is the backup plan.

If Google is really too pretentious and spares no effort to suppress Estar, then... Estar will not be too constrained by Google, and will launch a backup plan to sew the adaptation plan it has researched into the Android system.

At that time, Aster4 will be pre-installed with a stitched version of the Android system, which can also use the fingerprint unlocking function.

"I think Google will cooperate with Astar." Zhou Buqi gave his judgment confidently, "The current development momentum of Android is indeed very good, but the competitors in the market are also very strong. Especially the coming of Microsoft Heihe, Android's territory is still unstable, and it's far from the time of infighting."

Zhou Shaoning said with a smile: "Yes, Microsoft is coming very fast. It seems that Microsoft and Nokia have reached a cooperation agreement."

"Nokia?"

"Yes, Nokia will abandon its own Symbian system and turn to Microsoft's camp. Then, Microsoft and Nokia will join forces to counter the twin stars of Apple and Google in the smartphone market."

Zhou Buqi nodded, "That's right, Google will definitely be wary of the ever-changing market situation. So when dealing with Samsung and Asda, I don't think Google will suppress Asda, but will only promote more The resources are invested in Samsung. I don’t know if Samsung can do it in the future! If you want to fight against the powerful combination of 'Microsoft + Nokia', it must be 'Google + Asda', not 'Google + Samsung' .”

Zhou Shaoning laughed and said, "I would like to borrow your good words!"

Zhou Buqi said: "The analysis of common sense is like this, so I don't know if there will be any accidents."

Zhou Shaoning said bluntly: "It doesn't matter, how can there be no risk-free decision? That's it! Well... I'll book a plane ticket and go to the United States tomorrow to negotiate with Apple."

"So urgent?" Zhou Buqi raised his eyebrows, "There is still some finishing work here in South Korea."

Zhou Shaoning said: "Is it very important? I am in a hurry here. Aster3 will be launched in the United States on September 9th. I want to try to reach a settlement agreement with Apple before Aster25 is launched. Otherwise, there will be pressure from lawsuits, and the operators will also be afraid. , will affect the sales of mobile phones.”

Litigation has a wide-ranging impact.

Operators will definitely be worried that once Astar loses the lawsuit, Aster mobile phones will be banned in the United States, or the service will be suspended, or consumers will be questioned.

There are four major telecom operators in the United States, and there are even more small operators, dozens of them.Competition is fierce, and all parties are working hard to provide the best service to users.

Once the Aster mobile phone they sell has an accident, the operator itself will also bear certain responsibilities.

Just like the United States in later generations, there are very few mainstream mobile phone brands, namely Apple, Samsung, Blackberry, and Motorola.

In fact, many other brands, including domestic mobile phones such as Huawei, Xiaomi, and OV, can also be sold in the United States, but they cannot go through the channels of operators and can only be sold on Amazon.

The reason is that operators are worried about patent lawsuits, and they sell a few units on Amazon, which is nothing.However, if it is sold in mainstream channels such as operators, it will inevitably be targeted.

For Astar, resolving the patent dispute with Apple as soon as possible is equivalent to giving the operators a reassurance that they can buy and stock up with confidence and boldly, and then work hard to sell Aster3 to customers.

Zhou Buqi said: "Then don't delay, don't book a plane ticket, go on my plane! Just like you said, solve this matter quickly!"

Zhou Shaoning was relatively relaxed, thinking that the handling of this matter should not be a big problem, and asked: "What is the ending you are talking about?"

Zhou Buqi said sternly: "Three stars!"

"Huh?" Zhou Shaoning was slightly taken aback, a little unsure, "You want to take action against Samsung?"

Zhou Buqi snorted coldly and said: "We came to the door with full sincerity and wanted to join hands with Samsung. They are so good, they don't give any face, what the hell are shameless! I really thought that if we hugged Google's thigh, we would You can step on Esta under your feet. If you don't teach them a lesson, they don't know the heights of heaven and earth!"

Zhou Shaoning was confused and nervous.

Shoot for Samsung?
This……

The big boss, Samsung can be low in front of Google, because Google has Android.What do we have?In terms of core competitiveness, we are not as good as Samsung!
Not to mention sanctioning Samsung, it would be nice not to be bullied by Samsung.

Don't shoot yourself in the foot with a rock.

Zhou Buqi smiled and said, "Google is a good teacher, learn from them."

"Learn what?"

"Engage in internal strife, divert conflicts, drive away wolves and tigers!"

……

The next morning, Zhou Buqi went to Kakao and JTmall, two Internet companies invested in Korea.In the afternoon, I visited the Korean branches of several Silicon Valley giants.

In the evening, meet Zheng Zhongchun of the modern Zheng family.

This is not a formal occasion.

As for this kind of informal entertainment in private, there is an unwritten tradition in South Korea, that is, to be accompanied by entertainment stars.In fact, there are also, but very few.

South Korea is different here, almost every time.

It is related to South Korea's extremely developed entertainment industry, and there are 100 million trainees alone.

It is estimated that it is also related to tradition. South Korea has admired the Central Plains since ancient times, and scholar-bureaucrats are proud of learning Chinese, writing Chinese characters, and learning Chinese culture.In ancient times, the scholar-bureaucrats in the Central Plains usually went to the brothel to have a few popular courtesans to accompany them in private. This way of socializing is very elegant.

It is estimated that South Korea and Japan have inherited this dross.This happened to me when I went to Thailand before.

Zhou Buqi doesn't like this model very much.

With outsiders present, wouldn't some of the words leaked?The ancient brothel, that is a must for careful work.

However, do as the Romans do.

Zhou Buqi is a misfit, and he doesn't like to play games with strangers. Fortunately, he also has acquaintances in Korea, so he called Song Qianqian, a starlet who debuted as a girl group in Korea, to accompany him.

Song Qianqian was very happy to receive the invitation.

Wash, put on makeup, spray perfume, and put on a new Chanel dress.

Then wait for the car to pick you up.

After getting in the car, he went directly to a mansion in the Jiangnan District, saw Mr. Zhou in the yard, took off his hat and mask happily, and ran over quickly, his eyes sparkling with surprise, "Mr. Zhou, I finally see you again." It's your turn!"

Zhou Buqi didn't show his identity too much, gave her a hug, and asked with a smile, "Is there anything you can do with me?"

Song Qianqian seemed very reluctant to leave her embrace, looked up at him, and said excitedly: "Mr. Zhou, I want to thank you!"

"Thank me for what?"

"I got the original shares of Jieyu Media."

"how much?"

"2 shares."

"A lot, have you subscribed?"

Song Qianqian pursed her lips, and said with a smile: "Well, I have earned some of the money my family raised for me. Mr. Zhou took care of them. If you can't grasp such a good opportunity to make a fortune, I'm so sorry for you." .”

Zhou Buqi said angrily: "We are all friends, so why don't I ask you for help? Doesn't it affect your arrangement?"

Song Qianqian said with a smile: "It's affected. I originally had an announcement tonight. But it doesn't matter. I have already asked for leave for a small event."

At this time, people from the Zheng family came to pick him up.

Get in the car together.

Secretary Ning Lu followed, bodyguard Lao Chen also followed, plus Song Qianqian, a group of four.

(End of this chapter)