Alex Omenye
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has slammed Apple for its practices amidst declining iPhone sales, accusing the tech giant of “squeezing money” from users through restrictive policies.
In a recent appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, Zuckerberg criticized Apple’s approach to its App Store, claiming that the company’s tight control over the marketplace limits user choice and drives up costs.
Zuckerberg argued that Apple’s inability to allow sideloading and its favoritism towards its own apps are part of a broader strategy to extract more revenue from consumers.
He pointed out how Apple’s business model, which heavily relies on services and subscription-based offerings, has resulted in users paying more for the same services that could be freely accessible on other platforms.
The Meta CEO’s remarks come at a time when iPhone sales have shown signs of stagnation, raising questions about Apple’s ability to maintain growth in an increasingly competitive smartphone market.
Zuckerberg’s criticism reflects the growing tensions between Apple and other tech giants, as companies like Meta push for greater openness in the digital ecosystem.
Zuckerberg’s comments highlight the ongoing debate over tech company dominance and the balance between innovation and user-friendly practices in the industry.
With both Meta and Apple investing heavily in the future of virtual and augmented reality, the competition between these two industry giants is set to escalate further.
