Apple is on a startup buying spree, acquiring a new company every few weeks, according to its CEO. Last week, on Apple's earnings call, CEO Tim Cook said he was looking to acquire companies. Apple CEO Tim Cook BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP | Getty ImagesWhat is Apple looking for in a startup? "We are not stuck on a certain size company," Cook said. The outlet asked several experts in the field which companies Apple should consider buying, and many big names were thrown into the ring — including Perplexity, the popular AI-powered search engine.