In Tim Cook's first 16 months as Apple's CEO, he has had little to say to the media outside of product announcements — that is, until this week. In recent interviews with Bloomberg Businessweek and NBC's Rock Center, Tim Cook speaks out about his role as CEO, the legacy of Steve Jobs, Apple's interest in the television market, and the return of Apple manufacturing to the United States.

On this week's Vergecast, Josh, Nilay, and Paul read between the lines of these recent interviews and discuss the current state and future direction of Apple under Tim Cook.

• 00:05:50 - Tim Cook says that 'TV has been left behind,' Brian Williams follows up with Josh
• 00:12:00 - Apple TV no longer just a hobby, now an area of 'intense interest'
• 00:33:10 - Apple bringing some Mac production back to the US in 2013
• Foxconn planning North American expansion as Apple looks to bring manufacturing to the states
• 00:58:30 - Gmail 2.0 for iOS released with redesigned interface, multiple account support, and more
• 01:05:10 - The best way to use Gmail and Google Calendar on your iPhone
• 01:14:27 - The Verge is having a holiday party with Tanlines, and you're invited!