Mark Zuckerberg reveals how Apple’s policies destroyed Facebook’s FarmVille

The digital landscape has been shaped by a series of key players over the years, with Facebook, now Meta, standing at the forefront of the social media revolution. But for all its growth and transformation, the platform has faced significant challenges along the way. One of the more notable struggles came when Facebook’s thriving app and game ecosystem, including the wildly popular FarmVille, saw a dramatic decline.

In a recent interview with tech writer Ben Thompson from Stratechery, Meta’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg addressed a critical factor in this decline: Apple’s strict App Store policies.