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.