India, May 7 -- Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the stage at Stripe Sessions 2025 and used the opportunity to draw a sharp contrast between Apple and Google, as the tech giants face increased scrutiny over app marketplace rules. In a conversation with Stripe CEO John Collison, Zuckerberg delivered a pointed quip in reference to Apple's latest legal setback in the US.

Asked about the recent court decision that forced Apple to relax its App Store restrictions, Zuckerberg replied, "Tim's had a bad week," referring to Apple CEO Tim Cook. "I'm not gonna pile on, but I like Sundar," he added, nodding approvingly to Google CEO Sundar Pichai.

While Zuckerberg's comment may have sounded lighthearted, it underscored the ongoing tension between Appl...