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As a world-renowned mobile phone brand and a holder of half of the smartphone market, Apple firmly dominates the high-end mobile phone market with its IOS system and unique user experience.

The high-end market does not occupy a large share of the total market, but the profits are far greater.

Therefore, every Apple press conference is a grand event.

The warm-up starts months in advance, with all kinds of speculation.

From OEM factories to revelations from insiders, etc.

Any minor changes and updates posted online will cause cheers from Apple fans.

In fact, the number of Apple mobile phone users reflects to a large extent the Chinese people's envy and yearning for the West at this time.

Foreign products are good!
The firmness of this belief actually comes from the user experience of Apple mobile phones.

Bald Eagle.

Apple headquarters.

The iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus were originally scheduled to be launched in September at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco.

Apple’s product line is actually very interesting, just like squeezing toothpaste, there is only a little progress each time.

This move was criticized by countless people, but sales were not affected at all.

Therefore, this practice has been continued.

At this moment, at the ultra-modern Apple headquarters, something was being discussed.

That is whether the release time of iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s should be changed.

The reason for this is that Apple has noticed the little tricks of Samsung phones.

After testing by Apple's technical department, they are absolutely certain that Samsung copied Meipai's algorithm program.

If that were the case, Apple would not be an upright person and would not be so kind as to inform Galaxy Technology.

It’s just that it’s surprising to see that Samsung’s mobile phones have caused such a big stir in such a large market as China because of this small beauty algorithm update.

Sales have skyrocketed!
Endless topics!

Originally, Samsung was Apple's competitor in the high-end market. Now that Apple sees Samsung showing signs of rising, it naturally can't sit still.

It’s not that they are worried that Samsung will surpass them, but they are worried that Samsung will take away their high-end market share.

After all, mobile phones are not fast-moving consumer goods. There are only a limited number of customers who replace their phones every year, and the same is true in the high-end market.

Once you buy a Samsung phone, when the Apple phone comes out, there will be fewer potential consumers and sales will naturally be affected.

Therefore, the marketing department’s opinion is very clear, that is, either move the press conference forward or update the system immediately.

The technical department, however, had a different idea.

"Galaxy Technology's photo-shooting algorithm is very sophisticated. I don't recommend you to rashly copy it before you fully understand it. It's very risky!"

The head of the technical department calmly expressed his thoughts.

"As far as I know, Meipai is just a software program that was completed by a Chinese programmer in five days. As a result, our technical department has not yet fully understood this software. I really doubt whether the technical department has put their heart into it!"

"Samsung has already taken a step ahead of us and changed the algorithm program through system upgrades. We are already one step late. If we wait until you have fully understood it, we may be two or three steps late."

"The growth rate of the high-end market is not actually very high. Our main customers are still old users. The reason they firmly choose Apple is because we represent smartphones, high technology, and the latest technology."

"And now, China has developed software that is more advanced than our camera algorithm. I can't help but doubt the research and development of the technical department in the past two years."

The head of the marketing department sneered and immediately retorted, exaggerating the issue.

As the two sides became more and more angry, other executives spoke up and interrupted the argument.

"This problem is not difficult to solve. It's just a matter of updating the beauty software and whether the press conference should be advanced."

"I'm going to propose a few options here, and you can choose from them!"

“The first is to hold the press conference as originally planned and update the beauty algorithm program on iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s.”

"The second option is to advance the press conference and update the beauty algorithm program!"

"There is another option, which is that the press conference will be held as planned, but we can also release the news that the beautification algorithm program update can also be selected by users. However, if you want to update this function on the older models, you need to pay, which is a paid service. The iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s released in September will have a built-in beautification algorithm, so you don't have to pay."

When the last plan was mentioned, the eyes of the executives present lit up.

I have to say that this plan is really calculated to the extreme.

There are hundreds of millions of users of Apple's old models. Even if only one percent or one thousandth choose to pay for updates, it will be a huge income.

At the same time, doing so can also force some users who are unwilling to pay for updates to buy new phones.

This is an excellent sales proposal in every way.

The head of the technical department took a look at the expressions of everyone present and naturally understood what they were thinking.

Knowing that he had no chance of changing people's minds, he nodded and said, "After our research, we have cracked 90% of the algorithm. We can create a new algorithm at any time."

Hearing the words of the technical director, Cook, who was sitting at the top seat, nodded and said with finality: "Okay, let's do it!"

"The system update fee is set at $99!"

Following Cook's words, Apple immediately took action.

Soon, Apple users around the world received system upgrade prompts at the same time.

Moreover, Apple also made a statement about this system upgrade for the first time.

In order to ensure the user experience, Apple's technical team has conducted research and development and finally iterated and updated the beauty algorithm program to provide users with a better user experience.

However, this function is a technological breakthrough for the upcoming iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s+. However, in order to satisfy everyone's experience, we have specially developed a system update function. For only US$99, you can upgrade the system and experience it in advance!

As soon as the news came out, the Internet was filled with curses.

The way you eat is really ugly!

However, the reputation and fame that Apple has accumulated over the years still played a role at this critical moment.

With the appearance of Apple fans, the original scolding suddenly became a backlash!

"Damn it, I've never seen such an ugly mobile phone brand. They charge for system updates, and it's so expensive. It's outrageous!"

"What do the country bumpkins above know? Other cell phones don't charge for system updates, but those are other cell phones, not Apple. Other cell phones use the Android platform, while Apple uses IOS. In my opinion, there are only two kinds of cell phones, one is Apple, and the other is other!"

"Well said. A loser who can't afford an Apple computer probably hasn't even touched one, so he definitely won't be willing to pay $99 to upgrade the system. Maybe for some people, $99 is their monthly living expenses!"

"In my opinion, people who use Android are a bunch of losers. They all use low-end, crappy phones. They definitely don't understand Apple's high-tech. Is $99 too much? I don't think so!"

One stone caused a thousand waves!

When the news of Apple’s move spread back to China, domestic mobile phone manufacturers immediately cursed in their hearts.

No one expected such a bold move.

There is actually a fee for system upgrades, and it’s so expensive!
For a time, the domestic "unqualified capitalist" bosses felt that their horizons had been broadened and their knowledge had increased.

In addition to being shocked, major domestic mobile phone manufacturers also started to have some thoughts in their minds.

First there was Samsung, then there was Apple.

I'm afraid Galaxy Technology will have to bear this loss this time.

What Samsung and Apple can do, they can do too!

The patent licensing fee is 0.5%, which means a mobile phone costs at least five or six yuan, or at most dozens of yuan, and it is all wasted money.

If there is no way, then forget it. Since we can avoid it, then we can't just give it to others. Besides, it's just a program algorithm.

As long as you push your programmers hard, even if they can't come up with a program algorithm of the same quality, a program algorithm of 70% to 80% of the quality will be enough.

Compared to the patent licensing fees, the overtime pay given to these bald programmers is not even a fraction of the cost.

Therefore, domestic mobile phone manufacturers finally let go.

The technical research and development department was brightly lit and bustling with people, working overnight to crack and replicate the game!

the other side.

The four domestic mobile phone manufacturers that signed letters of intent with Galaxy Technology are also in a dilemma at this time.

On the one hand, the four companies signed the letter of intent because they truly saw the huge prospects of this technology and wanted to use this technology to achieve a market breakthrough.

As a result, before they launch new mobile phones, products have already appeared on the market.

This time, they were in a bit of a pickle.

Continue to act according to the contract. Even if a beauty phone is launched, it may not have the same market prospects as before.

Compared with the patent licensing fees paid, it may not be possible to recover the investment.

But if we don't cooperate, we will offend Galaxy Technology.

Such dilemmas occurred simultaneously in four companies.

The practices of each company also reflect a tacit understanding.

We do not push for the continued signing of the contract, but we also do not propose to terminate the contract.

After all, a letter of intent is just a letter of intent and does not have much legal effect.

By doing this, they can attack or defend, and they have the initiative in their hands. No matter how the situation develops, they can take the initiative.

In addition, several manufacturers have also accelerated their research on program algorithms in private.

……

This series of changes were also recorded by Chen Lingyue and reported to Wang Donglai.

With Wang Donglai's previous disclosure, Chen Lingyue was not panicked or worried.

When I saw what Samsung and Apple did, I was filled with laughter.

As an international mobile phone giant, it has no intention of using such despicable means. It will be a big deal when the incident breaks out later.

As for the many domestic mobile phone manufacturers, Chen Lingyue has nothing much to say.

Raise the grass and catch the rabbits, and then we'll clean them up together.

Chen Lingyue was not going to remind his old boss of his little tricks, or take any other action.

The mall is like a battlefield!
What is being compared is each company's ability and vision.

If his old boss did something really stupid, he would not show mercy.

When you are in a position, you should do your job!

Wang Donglai, who was developing an artificial intelligence mobile assistant in Wudaokou, heard Chen Lingyue's report, laughed, and said, "Let the bullet fly for a while!"

"However, we can't let them get too complacent. We still need to give them the necessary reminders!"

"Just follow my thinking and style from last time and issue an announcement to the outside world in the name of the company!"

When Chen Lingyue heard Wang Donglai say this, he couldn't help but feel a little pressured.

He was very familiar with Wang Donglai's ideas and style.

After thinking about it, I agreed reluctantly.

As a result, an announcement written by Chen Lingyue appeared on the official website of Galaxy Technology.

And, it appears on various platforms at the same time.

"Based in China, our company adheres to the concept of technology changing life and is determined to provide better services to users. As a high-tech company focusing on technological research, our company has always abided by laws and regulations, respected patents, and safeguarded the interests of other patent holders!"

"At the same time, our company will never tolerate any infringement of our patents and will pursue them to the end. We sincerely hope that our domestic and foreign friends and peers can maintain the moral bottom line, abide by laws and regulations, and respect patent regulations. Don't say I didn't warn you!"

When this news appeared on the Internet, many people inexplicably felt a sense of familiarity.

It always feels like déjà vu.

But after seeing that the announcement was issued by Galaxy Technology, I suddenly had a strange feeling that it should be like this.

From the last announcement released by Wang Donglai, the words and tone were completely inconsistent with the atmosphere of "everyone is fine", and this contrast immediately went viral.

This has also made many people form a fixed impression of Galaxy Technology in their minds.

That is tough and strong!

As soon as this announcement came out, the Internet became lively.

Unlike other confusing company announcements, this announcement written by Chen Lingyue is actually very simple.

Any netizen with a little bit of common sense can understand it.

This also led to a consequence.

That is the crazy abuse from Samsung users and Apple users.

No one can tell whether these abusive users are real users or just water armies.

Because the fans of the two groups have always been quite arrogant on the Internet and are proud of their status as users.

Therefore, it is normal that this announcement, which only points out the infringement of the two companies' patents, has attracted fierce criticism from fans of both companies.

"He's anxious. Wang Donglai of Galaxy Technology doesn't really think he's the best programmer in the world, does he?"

"Dude, it's okay if you're just kidding yourself, but don't take it seriously. Your main profession is mathematics, and I have nothing to criticize you for that. But if you can write software program algorithms and the like, why can't others write them? This isn't a difficult math problem!"

"What is the international status of Samsung and Apple? What kind of company is Galaxy Technology? The two are completely unequal. I have every reason to suspect that you are doing this just to scam people!"

"Please, you are studying mathematics, so just study mathematics well. Don't think that you are great in any field just because you have achieved some results!"

"Although I think you are extorting money, I have to say that I admire your courage!"

"Don't say I didn't warn you. You've said this twice. It's interesting or not. In view of your contribution to domestic mathematics, I won't criticize you this time. If there is a next time, I will definitely criticize you!"

"Let me be fair. If you have evidence that other companies have infringed your rights, just bring the evidence and sue them. No matter how much you say here, it won't be as useful as a lawsuit. If you can't produce evidence and don't dare to sue, then don't cry about infringement here. It will only make people laugh."

The two crazy fans showed their fighting power and launched fierce attacks on Galaxy Technology.

However, Galaxy Technology did not respond, as if it was unaware of these comments.

Such reactions also made the fanatical fans feel bored, and they gradually lost interest in criticizing.

This incident seemed to be calming down.

In fact, all mobile phone manufacturers, including Samsung and Apple, are busy with one thing.

That is to check Meipai’s program algorithm!

Especially Samsung and Apple, they are afraid that there will be loopholes or bugs in the copied algorithm programs.

However, no matter how hard the mobile phone manufacturers searched, they couldn't find it.

So, I slowly put my mind at ease. (End of this chapter)