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Apple Releases $99 Black Unity Braided Solo Loop for Apple Watch

Apple pairs the special‑edition band with community grants, with no new 2026 Unity watch face announced.

Overview

  • The special‑edition Unity Connection Braided Solo Loop is available to order now for $99 in the U.S., with Apple Store availability later this week.
  • The band showcases Pan‑African colors and uses recycled polyester woven around ultrathin silicone threads for a soft, textured, sweat‑ and water‑resistant finish.
  • It comes in 42mm and 46mm with band sizes 0–12, and is compatible with Apple Watch Series 4 or later, Apple Watch SE, and Apple Watch Ultra using the 46mm size.
  • Designed by Black creatives and allies at Apple, the release honors Black History Month and emphasizes the theme of connection.
  • Coverage notes the $99 price exceeds prior $49 Unity bands and that Apple has not announced new 2026 Unity watch faces or wallpapers.