Chapter 55

In 2009, the mobile phone industry was in a somewhat awkward position. The main market share was still held by feature phones. As for smartphones, Google had introduced the open-source Android system in 2008. At this point, no one had yet realized the advantages of the Android system. For example, Nokia, the undisputed industry leader at the time, was fully invested in the Symbian system, dreaming of remaining the top player for another decade. But within a year, the competition between Symbian and Android would reveal a clear winner. Android phones would rapidly sweep across the globe, effortlessly pushing giants like Nokia and Motorola into the dustbin of history. Alfred was planning to use all his assets to stock up on feature phones, which were currently experiencing a market downturn. He hoped to make a big profit when the market rebounded, achieving financial freedom in the process. However, Stephen, who was well-versed in "history", knew that the feature phone market woul