Tim Cook

A conversation with Apple CEO Tim Cook kicked off All Things D's tech executive conference, D11, this week. While the talk between Tim and journalists Walt Mossberg and Kara Swisher varied from Apple's current tax woes to stock prices to the competitive Android market, it was the discussion on a much buzzed about technology concept that peaked our curiosity: wearable devices.

Showing off his Nike+ Fuelband, the Apple head said that beyond fitness devices that have their one specific purpose, he hasn't seen groundbreaking wearable gadgets. "There's nothing that's going to convince a kid who has never worn glasses or a band or a watch or whatever to wear one . . . It's an area, where it's ripe for exploration. It's ripe for us getting excited about."

While he won't say if it's an area Apple is specifically exploring, Tim did say the wrist is likely to be more successful of a place to make wearable tech for than glasses on the face. "From a mainstream point of view, this [glasses] is difficult. For something to work here [on the wrist], you first have to convince people it's so incredible that they want to wear it."

If an Apple take on Google Glass is unlikely to happen, would you be interested in any wrist gadgets the company could one day create?

Watch the full interview with Tim Cook after the break.

Apple CEO Tim Cook showed off traditional wardrobe staples of a black shirt and jeans on the keynote stage during today's iPad announcement. While the late Steve Jobs preferred a St. Croix turtleneck and Levi's, Tim is sticking to his black button-up and dark wash. Cook must be settling into his new role as CEO at Apple, as this time he left his shirt untucked! I'm liking the laid-back look — how about you?

Apple's Tim Cook sent out a company-wide email regarding Steve Jobs's death earlier today that looks back on the former CEO's contributions to the company throughout the years.

Apple will be celebrating the life of Steve Jobs in an upcoming private event, but you can send your regards and well wishes to a dedicated email address. Below, Tim's letter to Apple employees.

Team,

I have some very sad news to share with all of you. Steve passed away earlier today.

Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human being. Those of us who have been fortunate enough to know and work with Steve have lost a dear friend and an inspiring mentor. Steve leaves behind a company that only he could have built, and his spirit will forever be the foundation of Apple.

We are planning a celebration of Steve’s extraordinary life for Apple employees that will take place soon. If you would like to share your thoughts, memories and condolences in the interim, you can simply email rememberingsteve@apple.com.

No words can adequately express our sadness at Steve’s death or our gratitude for the opportunity to work with him. We will honor his memory by dedicating ourselves to continuing the work he loved so much.

Tim

Tim Cook took the stage yesterday for his first product launch after being named CEO, and he donned a very familiar uniform during the iPhone 4S launch: basic black shirt and jeans. Though, unlike Steve Jobs, Tim opted for a button-up and dark wash over St. Croix and Levi's.

There's been much to-do about his predecessor's keynote attire, so it will be interesting to see if Tim changes things up on stage in the future.

Today is like Christmas for hard-core Apple fans (pun intended). If you were counting down the days until Apple announces the iPhone 5, the wait is over! Today at 10 a.m. PDT (1 p.m. EDT), CEO Tim Cook will "talk iPhone" at the Apple headquarters in Cupertino, CA. While Apple itself will not provide a live stream of the event, you can watch several third-party live streams including:

• CNET
• Ars Technica
• Gizmodo

Be sure to check back, as we'll have updates, recaps, and lots of lovely images of the latest addition to the Apple family.