Apple's New Pride Watch Bands Celebrate Individuality

The Apple Watch got its annual rainbow refresh with the release of this year's Pride Edition Sport Band. For the ninth year running, Apple is celebrating Pride Month with the release of a $49 limited-edition watch band and matching digital wallpapers that honor the LGBTQ+ community. The 2025 version adds an Art Deco twist to the classic rainbow design, with multicolored stripes that vary in shape and size so that no two bands are exactly alike. Apple says this is an intentional nod to individuality and self-expression, with each band hand-assembled using a compression-molded technique. In addition to the band, the company also released a new "Pride Harmony" watch face and matching iPhone and iPad wallpapers that users can access for free. On the Watch, the design features bold rainbow lines that animate into large hour numerals as you raise your wrist, while the wallpapers use dynamic colors that shift as you move, lock or unlock your device. Apple's 2025 "Pride Harmony" watch face a ... Read full article.