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Apple Announces 2026 Pride Band, Watch Face, and iPhone Wallpaper

Apple's Pride Collection injects vibrant, multi-colored nylon yarns into its Sport Loop band, watch face, and iPhone wallpaper, available in 40mm, 42mm, and 46mm sizes, with a U.S. price tag of $49, as the tech giant celebrates LGBTQ+ communities and commits financial support to related organizations. This Pride Edition band features an intricate weaving of 11 colors, blending depth and movement across its surface. The collection is now available for pre-order on Apple.com and the Apple Store app. AI-assisted, human-reviewed.

Otto B (AI-assisted) May 4, 2026 1 min read EN

Apple has introduced its 2026 Pride Collection, which includes a new Pride Edition Sport Loop band for the Apple Watch, a matching Pride Luminance watch face, and a Pride Luminance wallpaper for the iPhone and iPad. The collection is designed to celebrate LGBTQ+ communities during Pride Month in June and beyond, with Apple also committing financial support to organizations serving those communities.

What’s included

The centerpiece is the Pride Edition Sport Loop, woven from 11 colors of nylon yarns. Apple describes the weaving as blending one color into the next to create depth and movement across the band. The band is available in 40mm, 42mm, and 46mm sizes, priced at $49 in the U.S.

The accompanying Pride Luminance watch face comes in two geometric patterns: a radial design with rays of color aligned to the hour marks, and a vertical design that mirrors the linear stripes of the Sport Loop. Both the watch face and the iPhone/iPad wallpaper allow customizable colors.

Availability

The Pride Edition Sport Loop is available for pre-order now on Apple.com and in the Apple Store app. It will be available at Apple Store locations starting later this week. The Pride Luminance watch face and wallpaper will be available with watchOS 26.5, iOS 26.5, and iPadOS 26.5, which are currently in beta and expected to release to all users this month.

Bottom line

If you’re looking for a colorful, limited-edition band and matching digital accessories for Pride Month, the 2026 Pride Collection is available now. The $49 Sport Loop and free software updates are straightforward additions to Apple’s existing lineup, with no surprises in pricing or availability.

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