The 2026 Apple Pride Collection has arrived, with a new Apple Watch Pride Edition Sport Loop accompanied by a matching watch face and Pride Luminance wallpapers. Apple Watch Pride Edition Sport Loop for 2026 - Image Credit: Apple Each year, Apple releases Pride Editions of Apple Watch bands, as part of its work to champion LGBTQ+ equality. On May 4, the 2026 batch became available. The new Pride Edition Sport Loop is woven from nylon yarns in 11 colors. The weaving blends the colors into each other, which Apple describes as reflecting the "unique identities that shape LGBTQ+ communities worldwide." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
A new report claims that while Apple Silicon chips based on TSMC's 3nm processors will remain in shorter supply than usual, there are reasons to expect the launch of 2nm processor in the next MacBook Pro will improve the situation. Supplies of the Mac mini are already constrained During Apple's latest earnings call, Tim Cook cautioned that the current shortage of memory would be an increasing problem , and the expectation is that iPhone and Mac prices will rise. But the demand from AI firms is such that firms like Apple may not be able to buy sufficient memory or even processors at any price, and a new report says that is going to continue. According to Digitimes , Macs supply will remain constrained until processor TSMC manufacturer is able to ramp up its 2-nanometer manufacturing. Apple is expected to use TSMC's 2nm processor in the forthcoming OLED MacBook Pro, which had been predicted for the end of 2026. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Apple today introduced its 2026 Pride Collection, including a new Apple Watch band, watch face, and a matching wallpaper for the iPhone and iPad. Apple said its Pride Collection celebrates LGBTQ+ communities around the world during Pride Month in June and beyond. In addition, the company noted that it is proud to financially support organizations that serve LGBTQ+ communities. The new Pride Edition Sport Loop is available to order now on Apple.com and in the Apple Store app in 40mm, 42mm, and 46mm sizes, and it will be available at Apple Store locations starting later this week. In the U.S., the band costs $49. The band is woven from a rainbow of 11 colors of nylon yarns. "The intricate weaving blends one color into the next, creating depth and movement across the band," said Apple. "The resulting design is joyful and vibrant, showcasing a full spectrum of colors that reflect the unique identities that shape LGBTQ+ communities worldwide." There is also a new Pride Luminance watch face for the Apple Watch, and a matching Pride Luminance wallpaper for the iPhone and iPad. The watch face and wallpaper will be available on watchOS 26.5, iOS 26.5, and iPadOS 26.5, which are currently in beta and expected to be released to all users this month. Apple said the Pride Luminance watch face is designed in two geometric patterns: radial, featuring rays of color that align with the hour marks, and vertical, reflecting the colorful linear stripes of the new Pride Edition Sport Loop. Both the Pride Luminance watch face and wallpaper feature customizable colors. Related Roundup: Apple Watch 11 Tag: Pride Buyer's Guide: Apple Watch (Neutral) This article, " Apple Announces 2026 Pride Band, Watch Face, and iPhone Wallpaper " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
