Meta Platforms Inc CEO Mark Zuckerberg took aim at Apple Inc during a recent episode of “The Joe Rogan Experience,” accusing the tech giant of stifling innovation and imposing restrictive policies on developers.
Zuckerberg acknowledged Apple’s past contributions, noting that the iPhone had “revolutionized global connectivity.”
However, he contended that Apple has not produced any groundbreaking products in recent years.
His critique extended to Apple’s business practices, particularly the company’s 30% commission on app transactions, which he described as Apple “squeezing people.”
He also criticized the tech firm for promoting its own products like AirPods while limiting third-party developers’ access to iPhone functionalities.
On the topic of privacy, Zuckerberg questioned Apple’s approach, suggesting that true enhancement to security could be achieved through improved protocols and encryption rather than through what he sees as restrictive policies on third-party apps.
He claimed that Meta could see its profits double if Apple were to remove what he called “random rules.”
Apple has yet to respond to these allegations.