A high-stakes offer, a ticking clock, and two leaders with different playbooks. The standoff turned a private negotiation into a public contest over satellite connectivity. As Apple weighed control against speed, Elon Musk pushed for bold execution. The decision set off legal moves, technical leaps, and strategic pivots that now shape how smartphones talk to … Continue reading Elon Musk Gave Apple 72 Hours to Accept His $5 Billion Deal — Tim Cook Said No, and Paid the Consequences for His Decision