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Zuckerberg acknowledged the iPhone as 'one of the most important inventions probably of all time,' but expressed concern that Apple has not introduced anything groundbreaking since then. He accused Apple of resting on its laurels, suggesting that the company is riding on the wave of past successes rather than pushing the boundaries of innovation.
Zuckerberg criticized Apple's App Store policies, particularly the 30 percent cut it takes on some transactions. He suggested that these policies are arbitrary and restrict competition, making it difficult for other companies to compete effectively. He also accused Apple of hampering the ability of other companies to build products that can connect to the iPhone in the same way as Apple's own products.
Zuckerberg's comments highlight the ongoing tension between Meta and Apple, and by extension, between major tech companies. His criticisms reflect a broader concern about the potential for monopolistic practices in the tech industry and the need for more open competition. Apple's closed ecosystem has been a point of contention, with growing pressure for the company to open up to other developers and competitors.
Zuckerberg believes that Apple's reliance on just advantaging their stuff will ultimately hurt the company. 'Apple has been so off their game in terms of not really releasing many innovative things,' he said. 'If you just don't do a good job for like 10 years, eventually, you're just going to get beat by someone.'
