Apple buys a company every three to four weeks

CEO Tim Cook said he eventually wants staff to return to the office to improve collaboration

Apple chief executive Tim Cook said Apple was able to have a prolific past year working remotely. File Picture: Niall Carson/PA

Apple boss Tim Cook said the tech giant has bought almost 100 smaller companies over the past six years and makes a deal about every three to four weeks. 

The CEO fielded questions on mergers and acquisitions, the impact of Covid-19, and the company’s supply chain during a virtual shareholder meeting this week.