In a recent statement by Apple's CEO, Tim Cook, Google's Chromebook was described as nothing but "test machines."

The statement was made by Cook during an interview with BuzzFeed News. This was taken by some observers as some sort of sourgraping, but others believe that there is rational and factual basis for Cook's statement.

It should be noted that tech giant Google has achieved market success with its education-focused Chromebook laptops, outcompeting Apple and Microsoft in this market segment. According to analysts, about 30,000 Chromebooks are used in U.S. schools on a daily basis.

Apple is trying to compete with Google by advocating the "Hour of Code" initiative. This initiative is primarily intended to encourage school-age children to learn computer programming and other computer-related skills and activities.

Tim Cook said that assessments do not help in encouraging actual learning. He said that Apple is focused on helping students to learn and also assist teachers to teach more effectively.

The Apple CEO has also emphasized that his company creates products that are providing more comprehensive solutions, such as aiding children to be more creative.

Despite Apple's best efforts, Google has taken a larger share of the market pie with its Chromebooks. These laptops are the most popular choice in the educational system. One reason for its popularity is the affordability of these laptops.

Before Chromebooks, Apple's Macs had dominated classrooms since the 1980s, but the dominance of the Macs eventually waned as school boards favored the more affordable alternative. Google's Chromebooks are also more suitable for standardized testing.