In a diversionary maneuver, after Meta relaxes verification policies on its social network, Mark Zuckerberg attacks his technology competitor. The man who went to apologize to Trump is now saying that Apple lives in the shadow of the iPhone!
Zuckerberg is accused of being a “puppet”
In a controversial three-hour interview with Joe Rogan, Mark Zuckerberg took the opportunity to criticize Apple, while Meta implements a new moderation system without checkers. The criticism comes just as Trump celebrates the changes at Facebook, claiming they are a response to his threats against the platform. On social media, some accuse Zuckerberg of being a “puppet” for these decisions.
According to what was published by The Verge, the exclusive fast connection protocol for AirPods exemplifies the problem. Zuckerberg claims that Apple deliberately blocks other devices, such as Meta's Ray-Ban glasses, from easily syncing on iOS, thereby hindering innovation in the industry.
Mark Zuckerberg says Apple haven't invented anything great in a while: "Steve Jobs invented the iPhone and now they're just sitting on it 20 years later... so how are they making more money as a company? They do it by squeezing people" pic.twitter.com/0vlECjoUDz
— Tsarathustra (@tsarnick) January 10, 2025
Meta CEO wants to hide changes in content moderation
Os attacks on Apple come at a crucial time for Metacoinciding with the end of the fact-checking program it maintained with outlets such as Reuters and USA Today. The company decided to implement new “freedom of expression” policies, which have generated controversy among users and experts. This move represents a significant shift in the platform's content moderation strategy, which until now has collaborated with external fact-checkers to combat misinformation.
The decision did not go unnoticed among users of Meta's social networks. In recent days, searches on how to delete accounts on Facebook and Instagram have skyrocketed, reflecting growing concern about the future of these platforms.
The abandonment of the verification system and the possible increase in misinformation have led many to consider abandoning the services altogether.
Donald Trump invited Mark Zuckerberg to come to the White House and kiss his ass! Trump said that Zuckerberg would be shut down by the FBI for lying about Trump, that he was pro-Russian. pic.twitter.com/MCcMdxoDOJ
— Serge Medyanіk (@serge_medyanik) January 9, 2025
Contradictions in Zuckerberg's statements about government pressure
A closer look at Zuckerberg's statements reveals important inconsistencies regarding alleged government pressures. The CEO failed to mention that internal communications, however released, demonstrate years of pressure from Republican congressmen on Meta. Documents revealed by Representative Jim Jordan show that the company was under heavy political pressure from the Republican Party, a detail that Zuckerberg conveniently left out during his conversation with Rogan.
In the conversation with the popular podcaster, Zuckerberg deepened the complaints against Apple, highlighting how the 30% commission on the App Store and privacy restrictions on Safari have been a blow to Meta's advertising revenue.
According to approximate calculations shared by Zuckerberg, his company could double its profits if it didn't have to adapt to Apple's restrictive policies. The anti-following measures implemented in Safari will have cost social networks around 10 billion dollars, with Meta being the most affected.
Zuckerberg's vision of the future of technology
Amid criticism, the Meta leader took the opportunity to share his vision about the future of technology. He described a scenario in which neural sensors on the wrist will allow you to control augmented reality glassesradically transforming interaction with the environment. This technology, being developed by Meta, promises to integrate virtual elements into the physical world, allowing interactions with holograms and digital objects superimposed on reality.
Meanwhile, regulatory pressure on Apple continues to intensify, especially in the European Union, where new regulations are forcing significant changes to its traditionally closed policies.
The company is also facing legal action from the US Department of Justice for monopolistic practices in the mobile device market, which could force Apple to make substantial changes to its business model. This situation could benefit competitors like Meta, who have criticized the restrictions imposed by the iOS ecosystem for years.
Source: pplware.sapo.pt
