Continuing an annual tradition, Apple has revealed this year's Pride Collection celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. The 2024 set consists of two new wallpapers for iPhone and iPad, plus a new face and bracelet for Apple Watch.
The first to be released on May 22nd will be the band called Pride Edition Braided Solo Loop. Apple claims the color scheme was inspired by multiple pride flags. The pink, light blue and white threads are intended to “represent transgender and non-binary people,” while “the black and brown symbolize black, Hispanic and Latino communities,” as well as groups that have been affected by HIV/AIDS. The words “PRIDE 2024” are laser engraved on the handle.
The Pride Braided Loop will be available in 41mm and 45mm for $99. Fits Apple Watch SE and “Apple Watch Series 4 or later” models. You can purchase it in the United States on the 22nd at a physical Apple Store or on the company's website. Other regions of the world can purchase the band the next day. There's no word on how much it will cost outside of the United States, although we asked.
dynamic wallpaper
The wallpaper coming to Apple hardware is known as Pride Radiance. What makes it different is that it is not a static image, but a dynamic one. On the Apple Watch, light rays actively follow the numbers on the digital clock. They even react in real time to the movement of the wearable device. 9To5Mac states in its coverage that users can customize the look of the wallpaper by choosing “from several style palettes.”
On iPhones and iPads, Pride Radiance is also dynamic, but it doesn't follow the clock. Instead, the light spells the word “pride” on the screen. Those interested will be able to download the wallpaper through the Apple Watch app and Apple Store “soon.” An exact date was not given. However, the company confirmed that it will roll out with iOS 17.5, iPadOS 17.5, and watchOS 10.5.
This is noteworthy because, until this recent post, the company had yet to announce when the next major software update would arrive for its devices. iOS 17.5 in particular is set to introduce several interesting features, such as the ability to download apps from developer websites instead of the Apple Store. We saw hints last week that the company is working on implementing Repair State. This puts iPhones “into a special hibernation mode” every time people take the device in for repair.
Since the fix status appears to still be in the early stages, we most likely won't see it in iOS 17.5 in a few weeks; although it is possible that it will be implemented in iOS 18.
Be sure to check out TechRadar's suggestions for the best Apple Watch for 2024.
