Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg took aim at Apple during a recent appearance on the “Joe Rogan Experience” podcast, criticizing the tech giant for what he called arbitrary rules and a lack of groundbreaking innovation. While acknowledging Apple’s early impact with the iPhone, Zuckerberg argued that the company has since stagnated, failing to deliver significant advancements.
Zuckerberg expressed frustration over Apple’s restrictive practices, particularly in its developer ecosystem and device compatibility. He accused Apple of imposing a “30% tax on developers” and limiting third-party product connectivity. He noted that products like AirPods are cool but claimed Apple has hindered other companies from creating compatible devices.
He also criticized Apple’s justification for these practices, which often cites privacy and security concerns. Zuckerberg argued that better protocols could address these issues without limiting competition. He highlighted challenges Meta faced in integrating its Ray-Ban Metaglasses with Apple devices due to these restrictions.
Zuckerberg concluded by asserting that removing Apple’s restrictive policies could significantly boost Meta’s profits, stating, “If Apple stopped applying its ‘random rules,’ Meta’s profit would double.”
