It's actually a good question, I'd even say it's a logic question. Well, let's give it a try. In fact, it seems to me that Apple already has a pretty strong reputation and a loud name, which means that no matter what the company does, it stays afloat. Yes, from time to time we see some scandals around this brand, one of the latest was that new version of iPhone is sold without a charger - well yes, it's really strange, but at the same time the lines in Apple stores remain infinitely long, and their products are still popular, in some countries it is even a certain status - the ability to use these devices. So I don't think it's necessary to do that. Everything is working steadily as it is!
And it seems to me that such a "takeover" could bring quite a serious profit in the future. All the same, it would lead to the elimination of one of the major competitors, but of course it is difficult to make decisions in theory, because all this requires detailed calculations and assessment of the situation, so that people understand exactly when this investment will be paid off and how. Sometimes even the most logical decisions taken in a fit of emotion can lead to companies losing enormous amounts of money. And this is a peculiarity of the market. You always have to look ahead and think of different scenarios. Why do you have such a question? Have you seen any information about it somewhere?
No info...Just thinking out loud. I do like the idea of Apple maybe owning 49% of a satellite system...Maybe Musk's system. That is not out of the realm. If one of the satellites falls from the sky...Hits an orphanage, Apple can say..."it wasn't us"...