Hello, Apple enthusiasts and supporters of the LGBTQ+ community! Apple has just unveiled its latest and most vibrant Pride collection yet, and it's all about celebrating diversity with style. Let’s dive into the details of this exciting release and see what Apple has in store for us this year!
A Splash of Color: The Pride Edition Braided Solo Loop
Kicking off the festivities, Apple is introducing a new Apple Watch Pride Edition Braided Solo Loop. This eye-catching band features a beautiful spectrum of colors including pink, light blue, white, black, and brown, each one carefully chosen to represent the vibrancy and diversity of the LGBTQ+ communities. The band also boasts a stylish laser-etched lug that proudly displays "PRIDE 2024," making it a fashionable and meaningful accessory.
Matching Watch Faces and Wallpapers
But that’s not all! To complement the new watch band, Apple is also rolling out a matching watch face and dynamic iOS and iPadOS wallpapers. For the first time ever, you can customize these designs to reflect a wide range of colors that trace the numerals on the watch face. These colors respond in real-time as you move your wrist, thanks to the clever use of the Apple Watch gyroscope.
When and Where to Get Yours
Ready to show your Pride in style? The Pride Edition Braided Solo Loop will be available for order on apple.com and in the Apple Store app starting May 22. It will also hit Apple Store locations in the U.S. and Canada on the same day, and in other regions on May 23. The band is priced at $99 (U.S.) and is available in 41mm and 45mm sizes, compatible with Apple Watch SE and Apple Watch Series 4 or later.
Software Updates: Bringing the Radiance
To make sure everyone can partake in the Pride celebration, the new Pride Radiance watch face and iPhone and iPad wallpapers will be available with the upcoming software updates—watchOS 10.5, iOS 17.5, and iPadOS 17.5. Keep an eye out for these updates to grab your new Pride-themed designs.
How to Download
Once available, you can download the matching Pride Radiance watch face through the Apple Watch app, on the Apple Store app, or directly from apple.com.
Wrap-Up
Apple's new Pride collection not only adds a splash of color to your everyday tech but also stands as a bold statement of support and inclusion for the LGBTQ+ community. Whether you’re dressing up your Apple Watch for Pride month or showing your support all year round, these new accessories ensure you do so in style and with pride.
So, mark your calendars for May 22, and get ready to celebrate Pride with Apple's most colorful collection yet!
