Mark Zuckerberg Criticizes Apple's Strategy

In a shocking 3-hour conversation with Joe Rogan, he criticized Apple’s strategy: In a recent interview on “The Joe Rogan Experience,” Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg publicly criticized Apple’s recent strategies and innovations. He argued that Apple is “riding on the success” of the iPhone, introduced by Steve Jobs, without significant innovation in recent years. Zuckerberg stated, “They really haven’t invented anything great in a long time. Steve Jobs invented the iPhone, and now they’re just sitting there 20 years later.” He also mentioned Apple’s App Store policies, especially the 30% fee imposed on developers, describing it as a “tax” to offset declining iPhone sales. Zuckerberg suggested that Apple’s reliance on such fees indicates a recent lack of breakthrough products. He commented, “They are squeezing everyone with this 30% tax on developers to subsidize their declining sales.” Furthermore, Zuckerberg criticized Apple’s closed ecosystem, emphasizing the challenges that Meta faces when trying to integrate Ray-Ban smart glasses with the iPhone. He argues that Apple’s closed protocols hinder competition and innovation, especially in developing accessories that can seamlessly connect with iPhones. He noted, “They have completely choked off anyone else’s ability to build something that can connect to the iPhone in the same way.” Regarding Apple’s recent products, Zuckerberg commented on the Vision Pro headphones, suggesting that its price is too high at $3,500 and inferior to cheaper options from Meta. However, he admits that future versions may show improvement. He said, “They delivered something at $3,500 that I think is worse than what we delivered at $300 or $400.” These comments underscore the competition between Meta and Apple, especially in areas such as augmented reality and virtual reality, where both companies are vying for dominance in the technology industry.