Musk’s grievances trace back to a 2020 incident when he sought a meeting with Cook to propose a merger between Tesla and Apple, only to be rejected. Since then, their relationship has soured, with Musk openly criticizing Apple’s software quality and high App Store fees, labeling them a “hidden 30% tax on the internet.” He expressed concern over Apple’s declining software standards, citing personal frustrations with recent iPhone updates that he claimed broke fundamental features.
