Tim Cook slams 'opportunistic' Steve Jobs films: Apple CEO discusses founder's legacy and coming out as gay on the Late Show

  • Tim Cook made comments last night to talk show host Stephen Colbert
  • Cook said he felt a 'tremendous responsibility' when revealing sexuality
  • Appearance comes just days after Cook revealed new Apple products
  • Cook did not deny the recent rumours on Apple's driverless car plans

Michael Fassbender's upcoming film 'Jobs' depicts the late Apple founder as an aggressive and emotionally-detached leader.

But according to Apple's chief executive, portrayals of Steve Jobs such as this are 'opportunistic' and unfair.

Appearing on the Late Show last night, Tim Cook slammed film makers for damaging Jobs' legacy.

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Appearing on the Late Show last night, Tim Cook slammed film makers for damaging Jobs' legacy. In an interview with US talk show host Stephen Colbert, Cook said: 'The Steve I knew was an amazing human being'

Appearing on the Late Show last night, Tim Cook slammed film makers for damaging Jobs' legacy. In an interview with US talk show host Stephen Colbert, Cook said: 'The Steve I knew was an amazing human being'

In an interview with US talk show host Stephen Colbert, Cook said: 'The Steve I knew was an amazing human being. 

'He's someone that you wanted to do your best work for. He had this uncanny ability to see around the corner and describe the future - not an evolutionary future but a revolutionary future.'

He told Colbert's late night show: 'He was a joy to work with and I love him dearly, I miss him everyday. 

'I think that a lot of people are trying to be opportunistic and I hate that, it's not a great part of our world.'

Cook also opened up about his decision to come out as gay last year, claiming he felt it was a 'tremendous responsibility' to set a good example.

Tim Cook (right) told Colbert's late night show: '[Steve Jobs] (left) was a joy to work with and I love him dearly, I miss him everyday. 'I think that a lot of people are trying to be opportunistic and I hate that'
Tim Cook (right) told Colbert's late night show: '[Steve Jobs] (left) was a joy to work with and I love him dearly, I miss him everyday. 'I think that a lot of people are trying to be opportunistic and I hate that'

Tim Cook (right) told Colbert's late night show: '[Steve Jobs] (left) was a joy to work with and I love him dearly, I miss him everyday. 'I think that a lot of people are trying to be opportunistic and I hate that'

'It became so clear to me that kids are being bullied in school, kids were getting basically discriminated against, kids were even being disclaimed by their own parents and that I needed to do something,' he said.

The appearance comes just days after Cook revealed updated Apple products, including the iPad Pro, Apple TV and iPhone 6s and 6s Plus in San Francisco.

To promote the latest phones, Cook allowed Colbert to test a new, rose gold iPhone 6s, where he highlighted the phone's 3D Touch and Live Photos features. 

When talking about 3D Touch, which makes the iPhone 6S touchscreen sensitive to levels of pressure, Colbert asked: 'If I hang up hard enough on someone, will it actually hit them on the other side?'

Colbert also tried to find out details on Apple's alleged driverless car plans.

He mentioned previous guest Uber CEO Travis Kalanick comments on how Apple was looking into the technology. 

'I've read that,' Cook said, referring to the unconfirmed reports, but also failed to confirm or deny them himself.

Michael Fassbender's upcoming film 'Jobs' depicts the late Apple founder as an aggressive and emotionally-detached leader. But according to Apple's chief executive, this portrayal of Steve Jobs - and others like it - are 'opportunistic' and unfair

Michael Fassbender's upcoming film 'Jobs' depicts the late Apple founder as an aggressive and emotionally-detached leader. But according to Apple's chief executive, this portrayal of Steve Jobs - and others like it - are 'opportunistic' and unfair

APPLE'S iOS 9 SAVES IPHONE BATTERY AND SPEED UP BROWSING

Apple has begun rolling out its next-generation software to iPhones, iPads and the iPod touch

Apple has begun rolling out its next-generation software to iPhones, iPads and the iPod touch

Apple has begun rolling out its next-generation software to iPhones, iPads and the iPod touch.

The latest version, called iOS 9, was unveiled at Apple's WWDC conference in June and has been in beta with developers since.

New features include live wallpapers, better battery life, a smart news app and an updated keyboard.

The software for iOS 9 is available to download with an iPhone 4s or newer, iPad 2 or newer, the iPad mini and later models as well as the fifth-generation iPod touch.

Other additions include a News app, which contains stories specially selected by the tech giant, Proactive Assistant which resembles Google Now, and updated HealthKit tools.

Apple has also added an app that makes it easier for Android users to switch to iOS.

Called 'Move to iOS', the app securely transfers contacts, message history, camera photos and videos, web bookmarks, mail accounts, calendars, wallpaper, and DRM-free songs and books.

Elsewhere, the Move to iOS app will help users rebuild their app library.

Any free apps, such as Facebook and Twitter, that have been installed on the Android device will be suggested for download from the Apple App Store.

While paid-for apps will be added to their iTunes Wish List but will need to bought again.

On the iPad, new multitasking features have been added so users can split the screen between two apps for the first time, or use them both at once.

Apple said these new features will enable iPad users to 'make even better use of its large screen'.

Apple's much-maligned Maps app has also been updated as part of iOS 9, now showing public transport options routes for the first time. 

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