Chapter 853 Mars’ million sales (5k)(2/2)
In fact, for a new mobile phone, the total sales volume of 2.55 million units is already very good, and it is the peak sales season around Christmas.
However, under the heat of the launch of competing products, this is somewhat bleak.
"Yike has not yet announced its pre-sale sales. A large part of its current offline sales is due to the collection of pre-sale mobile phones. This is a big bubble. I think..."
Apple's marketing director's speech was interrupted by Jobs's waving motion.
Jobs saw the latest news push appearing on the laptop of his colleague on the right - Yike announced mobile phone sales.
He interrupted the meeting, pulled his laptop closer, and clicked on the message.
——Yike announced that Mars sales exceeded 1 million units!
“Since Yike’s mobile phone was released on December 10, as of 3:30 pm on the 12th, in just two days, Mars sales exceeded 1 million.”
"Does this mean the era of touch-screen phones is coming?"
“Is this a challenge launched by Android system to mainstream mobile phone systems?”
"Yike Mars is still going on."
In just two days, even if they knew there had been pre-sales, when the number of 1 million actually came into view, Apple executives including Steve Jobs were shocked!
There was silence in the conference room!
Just like Apple is waiting for Christmas sales, Yike Mars will definitely increase sales greatly before and after Christmas.
Apple is working towards 3 million. When will Yike reach 2 million? And, will Yike reach 3 million before Apple?
There is also a European market over there!
Jobs allowed his colleagues to discuss the matter intensively before returning to the meeting.
This time, the decision was made quickly.
Jobs himself made the decision: "Add a front-facing camera."
This means that changes in appearance and interior require overturning part of the design.
As for the screen size, he is still hesitant. With the 0.2-inch gap, the smoothness of the system should be enough to make up for the user's scrutiny.
If even the screen is on par with Yike, wouldn’t this become Apple’s Mars?
Jobs has successively finalized the content of the meeting and will hold urgent consultations with European operators. He will no longer insist on the original high share and strive to improve competitiveness in Europe and make up for this shortcoming.
This meeting lasted for a long time and the atmosphere was very solemn.
When Jobs returned to the office, he couldn't help but open his laptop and want to see the feedback on Yike's sales on the Internet.
However, as soon as he opened YouTube, he was pushed a video from Fang Zhuo, the head of Yike.
"Mars has exceeded 1 million units. This is of course loved by consumers. I am very happy that the first mobile phone we made can be recognized."
"I once promised Steve Jobs that I would give him the millionth mobile phone."
"The one I'm holding in my hand is a gift that will be sent via Amazon Logistics."
"He will definitely like it. There is a healthy competition between us."
"By the way, Amazon will launch its Android software application before Christmas, and you can use Mars for mobile shopping on Christmas."
“Also, tonight’s Android system upgrade, we have carefully prepared fruit killer easter eggs for everyone.”
Jobs watched the video with a sullen face, and felt that the smile inside was particularly dazzling.
Very familiar?
Who wants your phone?
I want to buy it myself!
Jobs glanced at Mars on the table and suspected that Fang was targeting him with Easter eggs. Fruit Killer? Wrong name? Apple Killer?
After years of fighting, Apple knows Fang Zhuo’s heart best.
…
No coincidence.
When Apple first learned that Mars sales exceeded one million, the Finnish giant Nokia was also forced to learn the news.
Nokia CEO Kallasvuo was interviewed by reporters on the phone.
He heard what the reporter on the other end said and suspected that the other party had misrepresented the data.
"What? What? How many days? Yike's mobile phone sales exceeded one million? One million? Which million?"
The reporter absolutely said that, yes, the sales volume exceeded one million, which is Mars' million in two days! It is the mobile phone company of the world's richest man Fang Zhuo who is on the rise!
Kovrig was shocked.
Is this the phone that was considered a touchscreen toy?
Is this a little-known new player in the industry?
Is this, that... a small mobile phone manufacturer that will infringe Nokia's patents?
You might as well say that Yike acquired Samsung overnight and changed all the names!
It was 9:30 pm European time. Kovrig hurriedly ended the interview, summoned his subordinates, and received a brief report. Only then did he learn that there was another "minority" issue.
Kovrig finally breathed a sigh of relief when he learned about the pre-sale and the two-day period that was mixed with the pre-sale.
However, this still attracts attention. Why are users so attracted to front-facing photography? This deserves careful study.
Kovrig talked about a million dollars in two days and thought this pre-sale was a slightly interesting trick.
Almost at the same time, Lowell, the head of Verizon who had announced a cooperation with LG, looked at the news on his computer and fell into deep thought and hesitation.
Yike's two-day pre-sale of millions is also very impressive.
However, South Korea's LG is a well-known brand, and it is equipped with the Symbian system with the most users in the world. Moreover, LG has released two capacitive screen products.
Plus our own users and channels in the United States.
This way you won’t lose, right?
How can such a combination lose?
Lowell stared at Yike's news for a long time, thinking that he wanted to send his congratulations to Yike out of grace.
He dialed the number of the head of Yike, and as soon as he got through, he heard a very noisy background sound on the other side, which seemed to be a celebration party.
"Congratulations to Yi Ke and Mr. Fang on their great success." Lowell took his time and showed his magnanimity.
Before Fang Zhuo wanted to speak, champagne was opened next to him, and even Schmidt's "FFFFF..." rang out.
"Cough, Verizon, Verizon, shh."
Lowell heard Mr. Fang’s reminder to others on the other end, followed by a formal reply.
Fang Zhuo smiled and said: "Thank you, this is just a small step for Yike."
Lowell thought the next sentence was "but it's a big step for the mobile phone industry."
"I hope to still receive your call before Christmas." Fang Zhuo said clearly amidst the celebrations of colleagues and partners, "then we can say Merry Christmas to each other."
Lowell understood the meaning, exchanged a few pleasantries, and ended the call.
Christmas?
Two million?
impossible!
Lowell's heart was in a haze. There were only 13 days left. How could you sell nearly 80,000 units in one day? You could sell one million units in 13 days. I ate LG's mobile phone on the spot!
Impossible, impossible, absolutely impossible!
Chapter completed!