In a Dealbook summit on Wednesday, Zuckerberg criticizes Apple’s app store policies for their negative impact on his business.
The criticisms of Zuckerberg mainly hinge on Apple’s supposed intention to exert total control on its app store.
According to him, the iPhone maker’s attitude made the environment of its app store unsustainable.
Then, the Meta CEO compared Apple to Google since the latter allows users to download apps outside its play store.
This statement from Zuckerberg was in line with AAPL’s third-party tracking policies that wounded Meta’s online ad business this year.
Furthermore, the 2021 iOS privacy update of iPhone maker made it hard for Facebook to use targeted advertisements.
At that time, the businessman warned that such policies could hurt the digital advertising industry.
Along with these issues, the American tech firm’s policy changes were partly responsible for Meta’s recent revenue decline.
Additionally, Zuckerberg elaborated that the policies caused a conflict of interest with companies that deliver their products through app stores.
This remark from the Facebook founder came after Twitter’s CEO Elon Musk expressed his concerns about Apple.
Regarding the Musk and Apple issue, Zuckerberg stated that he was curious about how it would play out.
Then, the Facebook CEO added that he believed that the Tesla CEO would agree with his view.
Spotify CEO Joins Zuckerberg and Musk
Along with Zuckerberg and Musk, the CEO of Spotify, Daniel Ek, renewed his attack on Apple through a series of tweets.
In his tweets on Wednesday, Ek accused the Californian-based tech firm of prioritizing its advantage over innovation and customers.
Before this, Spotify had filed antitrust charges against the tech giant in different countries.
The complaint from SPOT elaborated that Apple’s practices were anti-competitive as they choked market competition.
Moreover, Spotify clarified that the iPhone maker’s policy was hindering audiobook sales due to its confusing and complicated process.
According to the media service provider, Apple’s 30% cut forced them to inflate their prices.
Meanwhile, Ek tagged Musk and other business leaders who shared his sentiments on the 21-tweet threads.
