Parler could still return to the App Store, according to Apple CEO Tim Cook in a podcast interview, in a wide-ranging discussion covering Apple's inbound App Tracking Transparency measures and political engagements. Speaking to Kara Swisher on the "Sway" podcast for the New York Times, initially teased on Saturday and published on Monday, the Apple chief entered a conversation covering many areas of interest for Apple, as well as straying into subjects that involved Cook more directly. Parler and public safety The Capitol attack in January dragged Apple into political mudslinging, due to the use of social media app Parler by attackers to coordinate the illegal activities. After a 24-hour warning to clean up its act, Apple then pulled Parler from the App Store.