Elon Musk has stirred up the tech community with his comments on Apple’s newly introduced products. Although Apple’s new iPad Air 6 and iPad Pro models made a big splash on stage, not everyone seems pleased with these innovations. Tesla and SpaceX’s CEO has created waves in the tech world by questioning Apple’s massive R&D (research and development) expenditures. Here are the details…
Elon Musk suggests Apple might be hiding products
Responding to a graphic comparing Apple’s 2023 R&D spend of $30 billion with the new 11-inch iPad Pro being only slightly thinner, Musk implied that these billions might be channeled into some “secret products.” Elon’s comment quickly spread on social media, sparking various speculations among tech enthusiasts.
Musk believes that it is insufficient for Apple to boast only about the thinness of the iPad despite spending so much money. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), he asked, “All this money spent, could the company under Tim Cook’s leadership be working on some secret products?” This has led to exciting theories about what Apple might surprise us with in the future.
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This statement also brought to light the R&D expenditures of other tech giants. For example, while Tesla spends nearly $4 billion, companies like Apple and Microsoft allocate close to $30 billion. According to Musk, there are “vast differences” in the effectiveness of R&D spending among companies.
Elon Musk’s comments have raised curiosity about what products Apple might be secretly holding back. Could Apple be planning something far beyond a regular tablet? Perhaps they are working on augmented reality, wearable technologies, or an entirely new product category. Who knows, maybe these closely guarded secrets from Apple will soon make a big splash in the tech world.
Musk’s critique has sparked a serious debate on how tech giants spend and how these expenditures translate into innovations. Only time will tell when and how we will see the fruits of Apple’s R&D investments. However, one thing is certain: the waters in the tech world are never still, and we, as tech enthusiasts, enjoy following such rumors. What do you think? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section below.
