When Apple Watch Series 7 launched last year, we floated the theory that Cupertino delayed a new design that would have featured a flat watch face.

At the time, it looked pretty likely that Apple simply was unable to roll out the rumored redesign, for whatever reason. And Apple Watch Series 7 ended up looking largely the same as Series 6.

But now, leaks suggest the flat-faced design is coming this year in Apple Watch Series 8.

Can't wait if true. Look at the rendering below! Isn't it gorgeous?

-- Leander Kahney, EIC.

P.S. If you're looking for a new career, check out Apple's online IT training courses. I know a guy who took a couple of online cybersecurity courses and currently holds down not one but two jobs from home, collecting a combined salary in excess of $350,000 a year. He's 27 years old.

Who said crime doesn't pay?

Sound familiar? Apple Watch Series 8 display might be flat. — www.cultofmac.com

Remember last year when rumors flew that Apple Watch Series 7 would feature a flat display and squared edges? Not true, of course. But a new leak suggests those traits might define the upcoming Apple Watch Series 8. Or maybe the characteristics apply to the rumored “rugged” Apple Watch that could be coming soon. Either way, rumors suggest something's in the works.

Apple’s new IT training courses would make your resume pop — www.cultofmac.com

Apple just updated its professional training and certifications for IT support and management. They now come in an online, self-paced format, so they are accessible to almost anyone. The courses are free, but the exams required to earn the certifications cost $149.

Add a trio of monitors to an M1 MacBook with new Anker docking station — www.cultofmac.com

With the Anker 563 USB-C Docking Station, a MacBook with an Apple M1 processor can handle three external monitors – two more than Apple designed the notebook to support. And the hub can do more than that. It also has three USB-A ports and Ethernet.

This might be your perfect Apple Watch band for a ‘tactical’ look — www.cultofmac.com

Want to look like you’re going on patrol when you’re just headed to the flower shop? Well, stand down, because your mission may be accomplished. It doesn’t matter if your Apple Watch is made of aluminum or stainless steel, Mifa’s rugged Nylon Sports Leather Apple Watch Band can be a great complement to it. And it’s 20% off in the Cult of Mac Store through the end of May.

Grab Apple’s MagSafe Battery Pack with a sweet discount — www.cultofmac.com

Apple’s MagSafe Battery Pack for the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 series is currently down to $86.99 on Amazon after a 12% discount. The battery pack retails for $99, so you are saving $12.01 here.

iPhone data snoops get what’s coming to them in new Apple video — www.cultofmac.com

What would you do if you walked into a room to discover a creepy auction of your personal data going on? That’s the premise of a new Apple video. The goal is to highlight the many privacy tools iPhone offers to prevent online tracking.

Today in Apple history: Cupertino previews the Fifth Avenue Apple store — www.cultofmac.com

On May 18, 2006, the world got its first glimpse of the swanky new Fifth Avenue Apple store in New York City.

Sometimes ‘keeping it simple’ means maintaining older Apple gear [Setups] — www.cultofmac.com

Not every computer setup needs to be a visually stunning technological showcase, despite appearances to the contrary on social media sites. The best setup is the one that gets the job done. And, for many people, simpler is better.

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"We have an environment where excellence is really expected. What's really great is to be open when [the work] is not great. My best contribution is not settling for anything but really good stuff, in all the details. That's my job -- to make sure everything is great." -- Steve Jobs