Microsoft CEO Threw Major Shade At Apple And iPad Users, ‘Get A Real Computer’

The rivalry between Apple and Microsoft when it comes to the computer and OS market is well-known. Recently, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella stoked the fires of competition by openly disparaging the iPad Pro while visiting India. After seeing a reporter holding the Apple device, Nadella told them to get a “real computer.”

The Microsoft boss made the comment during an interview with TechRadar when he noticed that the reporters he was speaking with had iPads. During the talk, Nadella also shared his views on the changes that Microsoft has undergone and what his plans are for the tech giant in the future.

“One of the things we have done […] we changed the compensation of me and my leadership team where we now have to make numeric progress. I feel there is more to be done. In fact, Melinda Gates joined Microsoft as a computer scientist, the number [of women in leadership roles] was at 35% and now it has dropped to 17% so there is a lot more to do to make computer science attractive,” Nadella said.

His visit to India also serves as a means of promoting his new book called Hit Refresh, which is apparently all about Nadella’s work in Microsoft. Of course, with that little quip about the iPad, the tech figure essentially overshadowed his trip and drew attention away from the point of his tour.

As CNET reports, it’s remarkable how tech giants can’t seem to help to poke fun at Apple. There was the recent ad by Samsung, for example, where the South Korean firm made fun of the iPhone X. Now, Microsoft is continuing with its tradition of throw jabs and then stepping back.

Nadella even added that Microsoft was a company that creates tools instead of one that offers luxury. This could be a reference to how the iPad Pro or Apple’s Mac lineup is incredibly expensive despite complaints about performance.