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To celebrate Black History Month, Apple today introduced the Black Unity Braided Solo Loop for Apple Watch, along with a new downloadable watch face.
Following the launch of the limited edition Black Unity Apple Watch Series 6 and Sport Band in 2021, Apple today launched the Black Unity Braided Solo Loop as part of this year’s Black History Month celebrations presented.
Apple is launching a special edition Apple Watch Black Unity Braided Solo Loop and matching Unity Lights face inspired by Afrofuturism, a philosophy that explores the Black experience through a narrative of science, technology, and self-empowerment. As part of this launch, Apple is supporting organizations that advocate for the inclusion of communities of color in science and technology through its Racial Equity and Justice Initiative. Apple Watch Black Unity Braided Solo Loop and matching Unity Lights face were designed by members and allies of the Black Creative Community at Apple to celebrate Black history and culture. This design symbolizes a shared belief in the need for a more just world. The vibrant red and green colors of the Pan-African flag appear like dappled light on the black band.
Apple Watch: New strap with matching dial
To complement the Black Unity Braided Solo Loop, Apple has released a special edition "Unity Lights" watch face. Like many other Apple watch faces, Unity Lights is available in full-screen and circular versions and includes a black and white option, tickmarks, up to four complications, and a monogram.
Complementing the strap is the Unity Lights dial, designed using 2D ray tracing, a technology never before used on a watch face. Each pixel on the screen simulates the light and shadow that falls on it, and the movement of the watch hands simultaneously reveals and hides the light, which changes dynamically throughout the day.
The black Unity Braided Loop can be ordered from today for 99 euros and will be available in selected Apple stores from Tuesday, February 1st. The Unity Lights watch face is available for all Apple Watch users with a Series 4 or newer in the Apple Watch app. Apple also provides a range of Afrofuturism-inspired wallpapers for the iPhone, iPad and Mac on its website. (Image: Apple)
