The Realme Watch is proof you can’t rush product ecosystems – Android Authority
Credit: Ryan-Thomas Shaw / Android Authority Opinion post by Dhruv Bhutani In a world of democratized hardware, ecosystems are the next big frontier. From Apple to Xiaomi , some of the biggest players today have built products and established services that work together in a friction-free manner and encourage buyers to stick with their chosen brand. Realme is the latest example of a company that has been quickly ramping up its ecosystem portfolio , specifically in India. The brand’s rapid-fire smartphone release strategy led to its meteoric rise, with the company clocking an 88% year-on-year increase in sales in Q1 2020. In many ways, Realme has replicated Xiaomi’s strategy of offering top-notch hardware for throwaway prices. In fact, Realme often manages to undercut Xiaomi and that has been instrumental in the company’s market growth. Now, Realme has its eyes set on Xiaomi’s ecosystem play in India. The company has announced its plans for a “1+4+N” strategy that...