Apple Watch redesign next year? Don't bet on it.

Earlier this year, a flurry of rumors indicated we would get a major Apple Watch redesign.

The veritable wearable was to get a new case with flat sides and face -- resembling the latest iPhones and iPads. The renders looked very convincing.

Now another leaker has got his hands on new CAD files, and claims we're all in for a dose of the same-old next year.

It's not the worst news (if true), because the Series 7 is still a very handsome watch. But my, those renders did look cool.

-- Leander Kahney, EIC.

Those hoping for a major Apple Watch overhaul could be disappointed in 2022, with a new report claiming only minor design changes are planned for Apple Watch Series 8.

This week on Cult of Mac’s podcast: Just how well does a new $3,500 M1 Max MacBook Pro perform against a $15,000 Mac Pro that’s only two years old? The results from the latest tests and benchmarks are simply insane.

Apple’s “Shot on iPhone” campaign continues with “A Dozen Eggs,” a whimsical short film by award-winning French director Michel Gondry. The one-minute video does a terrific job of showcasing iPhone’s camera performance and moviemaking prowess.

Don’t tote your MacBook around without a case. It’s just not a good idea. Luckily, SwitchEasy has a couple of new offerings that bring sleek protection while also adding some color.

Belkin's Apple Watch accessory is one of the first third-party releases to support the faster charging speeds of the latest Apple Watch.

Whether you have a sweet tooth or just like to be different, the new Elago Ice Cream AirPods 3 Case definitely stands out. The nicely detailed silicone case looks like a tiny ice cream bar, right down to the colorful 3D sprinkles scattered on it.

Have fun with your friends in the first social, action-adventure Lego Star Wars game. Apple Arcade subscribers can explore a mysterious new planet, fight in battle arenas, race through flight simulations or relax with a dance party.

You see a lot of people busting on each other for flexing about their computer setups in social media posts. We came across a doozy today with a dual-display setup bathed in a cool wash of color. But it’s not really about the double luxe displays; lots of people have that. It’s about the two expensive Mac Pros tucked under the desk.

What's awesome on Apple TV+

In this week’s episode of Dr. Brain, neuroscientist Sewon Koh discovers a powerful ally as he chases new leads while searching for his son and his wife’s killer. Reality and the imaginary begin to blend in a way that suggest he soon may not be able to tell them apart.

In the season two finale, COVID-19 finally arrives, in case you missed that news cycle so much you needed to see it covered again on Apple TV+’s show about a news show.

The Apple TV+ comedy starring Paul Rudd and Will Ferrell takes a step toward chaos and a step away from reconciliation this week.

We’ve seen our aliens and we’ve got our heroes. Now what dreadful things await Invasion’s terrified humans? Apple TV+’s newest sci-fi show is having a pretty terrific season, all things considered.

It’s an old-fashioned family sing-along on this week’s Dickinson, Apple TV+’s show about the Belle of Amherst and the tempestuous times in which she lived.

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One more thing ...

"If I look at myself and ask, 'What am I best at and what do I enjoy most doing?' I think what I'm best at is creating sort of new innovative products." -- Steve Jobs, from "Jobs Talks About His Rise and Fall," Newsweek, Sept. 29, 1985

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