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Apple Unveils 2023 Pride Band Launching Later This Month
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I hope we get to keep that wallpaper, one of my all time favorites
Yes I just see birthday cake, myself. But I’ve been cutting carbs, trying to get fit, so I’m hallucinating donuts everywhere, anyway. 🤣
That's been my wallpaper since it was released. I'm not a fan of the design this year, but I'm happy they continue to offer these annually.
Unfortunately Apple doesn’t give the community a proper classy band. They treat us like 3rd world citizens.
Unfortunately, only so many ways to make a pride band, and while some have been lovely and appealing to all genders, ages and allies, this one has to be the worst I've seen with a far more limited audience compared to previous years, as well it not being on the far more popular Braided Solo Loop. Reminds me of MS Paint days.
They. All. Work. It has been well-documented. I literally have bands from my original Apple Watch that still fit my Ultra. It is not a thing, and never has been!
Literally, what on EARTH is this comment even for. One must be blind and deaf to not consider Apple an ally. Do they do everything? No. Do they do a lot? Absolutely. When the most valuable company on Earth has a gay CEO, I think we are making progress.
Yeah, I think the pride band is a little meh. The pride wallpaper for the Watch is ok. But, the pride wallpaper for the iPhone is GORGEOUS!! I LOVE IT.
Edit: I see that lots of folks have expressed that they don't much like the band either. Hmm..kinda interesting that Apple came out with such a lackluster band eh?
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Pretty much my feelings too! Like for the pride band, couldn't they use the design of the iPhone wallpaper rather than this sprinkling of pride "pills"? (Sorry, don't know what to call them, but they look like pills
)Do you buy every pride band that comes out?
It would be nice if Apple came out with a pride band specifically for the Ultra. I may buy one (if it looks pretty). There are some rainbow designs that are just too clashy for me, and some that are really really tastefully done.
Also, why doesn't Apple keep the various pride wallpaper themes from year to year, allowing us to pick older wallpapers if we want?
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Agreed. While I get the sentiment around the others they just make an ugly color combination. The skin tone thing never made sense anyway though because the original flag isn't representing any kind of skin color.
The screen saver on the iPhone has something, but the watch band and face, looks terrible IMO 😏![]()
Apple today introduced a new Pride Edition Sport Band for the Apple Watch, accompanied by a matching watch face and iPhone wallpaper. Priced at $49, the band will be available to order on Apple.com and in the Apple Store app starting May 23, and will be available at select Apple Store locations beginning May 24.
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Inspired by the LGBTQ+ community, the new Pride band features a confetti-like design showcasing the original Pride flag colors and five others. The band is available in 41mm and 45mm sizes for the Apple Watch Series 3 and later.The matching Pride Celebration watch face and iPhone wallpaper will be available next week, and will require watchOS 9.5 and iOS 16.5 or later.
Apple releases a new Pride band each year and continues to support and bring awareness to LGBTQ+ advocacy organizations around the world.
Article Link: Apple Unveils 2023 Pride Band Launching Later This Month
Love the watch face. I think I like the band, making me one of the few.
But like many, I think the braided band from a couple years ago is the best. I never would have purchased it for myself, but it is one of my favorite gifts ever.
But like many, I think the braided band from a couple years ago is the best. I never would have purchased it for myself, but it is one of my favorite gifts ever.
Same for me too…ice cream with jimmies. We even have a local soft ice cream chain named Jimmie Cone. I can’t wait to see this band in real life.
