Apple unveils its rainbow-infused watch bands and display screen for Pride Month 2022
Apple has unveiled its rainbow-infused watch band to mark Pride Month.
Apple has unveiled its new rainbow-infused watch bands to mark Pride Month 2022.
The tech company has released its latest edition of the Pride Edition Sport Loop exclusively at Apple.
This year’s limited edition strap the inclusive flag colours as well as the word “Pride” woven into the band.
They’re now available to buy online at apple.com/uk and apple.com/us.
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Apple fans can get the Pride Edition Loop Sport in two sizes, with 41mm and 45mm straps available to buy.
The band features the colours of the Progress Pride flag – including the black and brown stripes and the pink, blue and white stripes – alongside the word “Pride” woven on it.
Plus the cursive lettering of “Pride” is a throwback to the original 1984 Macintosh. Users were greeted with a “Hello” text on the groundbreaking computer.
The text on the band has a three-dimensional look, thanks to a new technique in which several layers of the nylon-woven textile loops were removed.
Apple has released its band and display screen for Pride Month 2022.
Apple has also debuted a new intersectional-themed Pride watch face, which, “combines colors to represent the strength and mutual support of the LGBTQ+ movement”
The digital imagery reflects the woven bands of the Sport Loop, which move when the wearer raises their wrist, taps the face, or rotates the Digital Crown.
Apple has teamed up with Nike on a band inspired by the Be True campaign.
To mark Pride Month Apple has teamed up with Nike for a second exclusive Pride Edition Sport Loop. It differs from Apple’s with the addition of black stripes alongside the rainbow stripes.
This is a design element of Nike’s ongoing Be True campaign, which promotes LGBTQ+ inclusion and equality in sports.
The Pride Edition Nike Sport Loop bands are priced at £49/$49 and are available to buy from apple.com/uk and apple.com/us.
