Apple Introduces New Black Unity Apple Watch Band

[MacRumors]

Apple today introduced a vibrant new Black Unity Apple Watch band called the "Unity Connection Braided Solo Loop."

The band features the colors of the Pan-African flag, containing multiple shades of red, green, and black. It is made by weaving recycled polyester yarn filaments around ultrathin silicone threads using precision-braiding machinery. It is soft with a textured feel, and is sweat and water resistant.

The Unity Connection Braided Solo Loop honors Black History Month and celebrates "the power of connection," according to Apple.

Aligned with this theme, Apple is proud to support organizations that inspire connection and promote creativity through impactful programs in under-resourced communities around the world. This includes grants to Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Urban Arts in New York City, Youth Music in London, Art Gallery of New South Wales in Sydney, and Enactus México in Mexico City. These new grants build upon Apple's long-standing commitment to advancing economic, educational, and creative opportunities in communities globally.

This band, along with previously released Black Unity bands, was designed by Black creatives and allies at Apple.

The new special edition band is available in 42mm and 46mm case sizes, in band sizes from zero to 12. It is available to order now, and will arrive at Apple Stores starting later this week. Apple continues to sell two other Black Unity bands: Unity Bloom and Unity Rhythm.

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[1037]

How about a red white and blue one?

 

[I7guy]

The band looks nice on its own ignoring the muted red green color association.

 

[DocMultimedia]

I wonder if Tim wore this to the Melania party the other night. I'm guessing he didn't.

 

[kjvmartin]

Nothing says unity like a special product based on your genetic factors.

 

[jdavid_rp]

a nice way to get some extra money for the next donation to the actual US president…

 

[leonremi]

I wonder if Tim wore this to the Melania party the other night. I'm guessing he didn't.

Nope, he was sucking up to rapist Brett Rattner.

 

[Plutonius]

My opinion only but I think that it looks ugly.

 

[SmugMaverick]

Meanwhile Tim is watching Melania the movie at the White House 😂

Apple is such a joke with the virtual signalling

 

[AMTYVLE]

How about a red white and blue one?

Probably because unity no longer exists in the US.

 

[Mac Fly (film)]

Where's my Irish strap? Unity by division?

 

[GUNSTAR1]

How about a red white and blue one?

Lots of decent ones on Amazon, I have a few myself.

 

[Textime]

When do we get white unity bands?

 

[CarAnalogy]

Inb4 this whole thread is banned and the comments are closed...I think it actually looks good compared to the ones they released the last several years...

 

[AltecX]

I honestly like the look. Don't really pay attention to what Apple associates stuff with because no matter what they are just after the profit and social justice points. I don't expect them to actually CARE about any peoples or movements. I just wished we lived in a world where these things didn't have to exist cuz people just accepted others and minded their own business unless another persons actions in some way hurt another person. Being another color, race, gender doesn't not hurt anyone, other than those with fragile egos and self-identity.

But screw me for growing up with actual Christian values right?

 

[AltecX]

When do we get white unity bands?

It would tarnish and turn brown or yellow anyway.

 

[jarman92]

When do we get white unity bands?

I think they sell those along with the white robes and pointy hoods.

 

[ThomasJL]

It's ironic that Tim Cook sells a watch band that promotes black unity, while donating money to a president that promotes white supremacy.

 

[CarAnalogy]

I think they sell those along with the white robes and pointy hoods.

Pretty sure they're all home made...

 

[BJMRamage]

This looks great. if they weren't as expensive I might buy one but will have to see if they ever end up on Woot for a discounted price. I also liked the pride band that felt similar to this.

 

[211]

Ahem, about the actual strap itself...

I like the pattern, but thinks it looks a little too busy.

 

[TEG]

That is a gorgeous band. Love the color mix. Eventually, I'd love to see more similar bands with other color combinations. Some have been mentioned, but I'd also love to see a Red, Blue, Gold one for a particular fandom.

 

[jooish]

I think they sell those along with the white robes and pointy hoods.

I'm so sick of this type of double standard nonsense that suggests anyone that's white and wants to celebrate their own culture is a racist or bigot.

Apple, an American company, has never made an accessory that signaled American pride... but regularly panders to LGBT and Africans.

 

[kagharaht]

Unity from Apple? Hilarious. They are gifting the Trump Regime with gifts and admiration and now they want to sell us a band for Unity? What a joke and a slap to people faces. 4 people have been murdered already and Apple is peddling Unity bands while bowing to Trump and his Regime...

 

[oldwatery]

Yet more hypocrisy from Apple as Cook attends another love in at the White House.