Remember that gorgeous Apple Watch Series 7 we showed you yesterday? It might be delayed due to production problems, according to a worrisome new report.

Apple engineers are supposedly scrambling to fix those problems so you can strap a new smartwatch -- possibly with a blood-pressure monitor -- on your wrist as soon as possible. You can get more details in our top story.

Also in the news today: South Korea became the first country to tell Apple it must loosen its notoriously tight grip on the App Store. Other countries could follow suit -- and Cupertino can't be happy.

— Lewis Wallace, managing editor

Production woes might delay Apple Watch Series 7 — www.cultofmac.com

The new smartwatch was expected as early as September. Production problems are supposedly going to delay that.

South Korea is first to say App Store must allow third-party payments — www.cultofmac.com

The amendment to the country's Telecommunications Business Act prevents large app market operators from forcing their own payment systems on users and developers. It also bans unreasonable delays in app approvals.

Protect your Apple devices from accidents with this magnetic cable, on sale for $10 off — www.cultofmac.com

This USB-C cable comes with a breakaway tip that's kind of like the MagSafe chargers of old. Snag one (or more!) at a big discount, for a limited time only

Kanye West breaks Apple Music streaming records with 'Donda' — www.cultofmac.com

His new record saw a staggering 60 million streams during its first 24 hours of availability. It also topped the Apple Music album charts across 152 countries.

Apple pumps another $30 million into Racial Equity and Justice Initiative — www.cultofmac.com

The goal is to support those who are “leading the charge in creating a more inclusive, more just world.”

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"That’s what everyone at Apple is focused on – pushing forward and creating the future." — Tim Cook