Hugo Barra can go back to Google heading the pixel team. Google's leadership has since changed(Larry -> Pichi), and Google's emphasis on the importance of self-made hardware. This should serve as a good opportunity for Hugo Barra to go back to the android/pixel team.
If i am not mistaken Xiaomi failed to archive it's goals last year and this year they decided to not disclose sales numbers. Probably that expansion wasn't going that good, so either Hugo saw that Xiami isn't going to become a second Apple any time soon, so he decided to leave, or Xiaomi decided it needed another public face because Hugo wasn't that good for the job. Just speculations.
By putting Chinese to replace him? Who are they trying to impress? Chinese people when they're expanding to EU and USA?
Their failure was caused by many mistakes, no physical store availability compared to rivals such as Huawei, confusing lineups like redmi 4, 4a, 4 prime, what's wrong with sticking just one, and many more. Their strategies were fine when they were small but not anymore.
Why would the racial background of a person appointed to a leadership position in a phone manufacturing company matter to Joe Average out making a phone purchase? Honestly, there are more significant elements of the purchase to worry about than whether or not the international VP is Asian, sheesh.
I couldn't agree more. The nationality is irrelevant. I would point to other factors like a confusing product line-up and slow Android updates as the most likely culprit.
You pointed out the proper question. I can answer it but it'd be too long. Sometimes result rings more than words. In 2-3 years, you can see for yourself, the sales figure of Xiaomi.
You pointed out the proper question. I can answer it but it'd be too long. Sometimes result rings more than words. In 2-3 years, you can see for yourself, the sales figure of Xiaomi.
It is actually very important. If they put there for example Chinese person as head of phone manufacturing company it will automatically make people think that they sell cheap Chinese yet another Apple/Samsung copycats. If it was Indian person , people might think about terrible useless phone customer service experience... While in reality those people might be top-notch engineers/managers etc.
I also feel the same with their multiple models for little difference. It is hard to discern which really is it for unless it is a person who knows each and every spec they want.
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amdwilliam1985 - Monday, January 23, 2017 - link
Hugo Barra can go back to Google heading the pixel team. Google's leadership has since changed(Larry -> Pichi), and Google's emphasis on the importance of self-made hardware. This should serve as a good opportunity for Hugo Barra to go back to the android/pixel team.Shadow7037932 - Wednesday, January 25, 2017 - link
That would be interesting and quite possibly a good choice considering he has experience in both the hardware and software side.IanCutress - Monday, January 23, 2017 - link
I only just interviewed him at CES; still need to write it up. If there's still interest in seeing that write up, let me know.Drunk Muffin - Monday, January 23, 2017 - link
I'd be interested to see the write up!kenansadhu - Monday, January 23, 2017 - link
I'm interested, tooTom Womack - Monday, January 23, 2017 - link
Yes, I would be interested in seeing that interview.WorldWithoutMadness - Monday, January 23, 2017 - link
Put it up, please! Especially if there's a question regarding his future in Xiaomi and his answer was something like 'not going anywhere soon'0iron - Monday, January 23, 2017 - link
Publish it please!mikael.skytter - Monday, January 23, 2017 - link
@IanCutress : Ofc we would be interested. He is a person of interest in the mobile space.Would apprichate the write-up, as always.
/Mikael
yannigr2 - Monday, January 23, 2017 - link
If i am not mistaken Xiaomi failed to archive it's goals last year and this year they decided to not disclose sales numbers. Probably that expansion wasn't going that good, so either Hugo saw that Xiami isn't going to become a second Apple any time soon, so he decided to leave, or Xiaomi decided it needed another public face because Hugo wasn't that good for the job. Just speculations.WorldWithoutMadness - Monday, January 23, 2017 - link
By putting Chinese to replace him? Who are they trying to impress? Chinese people when they're expanding to EU and USA?Their failure was caused by many mistakes, no physical store availability compared to rivals such as Huawei, confusing lineups like redmi 4, 4a, 4 prime, what's wrong with sticking just one, and many more. Their strategies were fine when they were small but not anymore.
BrokenCrayons - Monday, January 23, 2017 - link
Why would the racial background of a person appointed to a leadership position in a phone manufacturing company matter to Joe Average out making a phone purchase? Honestly, there are more significant elements of the purchase to worry about than whether or not the international VP is Asian, sheesh.fanofanand - Monday, January 23, 2017 - link
I couldn't agree more. The nationality is irrelevant. I would point to other factors like a confusing product line-up and slow Android updates as the most likely culprit.Mavendependency - Monday, January 23, 2017 - link
Their userbase don't care about google updates, since it has most of the features already backported. Besides, IIRC they have weekly builds.WorldWithoutMadness - Tuesday, January 24, 2017 - link
You pointed out the proper question. I can answer it but it'd be too long. Sometimes result rings more than words. In 2-3 years, you can see for yourself, the sales figure of Xiaomi.WorldWithoutMadness - Tuesday, January 24, 2017 - link
You pointed out the proper question. I can answer it but it'd be too long. Sometimes result rings more than words. In 2-3 years, you can see for yourself, the sales figure of Xiaomi.Michael Bay - Thursday, January 26, 2017 - link
racial background always matters. No exception.milkod2001 - Monday, January 30, 2017 - link
It is actually very important. If they put there for example Chinese person as head of phone manufacturing company it will automatically make people think that they sell cheap Chinese yet another Apple/Samsung copycats. If it was Indian person , people might think about terrible useless phone customer service experience... While in reality those people might be top-notch engineers/managers etc.zodiacfml - Tuesday, January 24, 2017 - link
I also feel the same with their multiple models for little difference. It is hard to discern which really is it for unless it is a person who knows each and every spec they want.zeeBomb - Tuesday, January 24, 2017 - link
Will we get reasonably priced Google Phones again? Hopeful.