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Apple Launches 2026 Pride Collection With New Watch Band, Face, and Wallpapers

Apple ties the annual release to visible support for LGBTQ+ communities.

Overview

  • Apple, which announced the 2026 Pride Collection Monday, opened orders for a $49 Pride Edition Sport Loop in 40mm, 42mm, and 46mm sizes with retail stores getting stock later this week.
  • The woven nylon band uses 11 colors that blend into a gradient to create depth and movement across the strap.
  • The Pride Luminance watch face features dynamic color refraction with radial and vertical layouts and adds more color choices for personalization.
  • Matching iPhone and iPad wallpapers and the watch face will appear with iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS 26.5, which are in late testing and expected to reach the public soon.
  • Apple says this year’s collection continues its Pride tradition and includes financial support for organizations that serve LGBTQ+ communities.