Apple releases 2026 Pride accessories with Pride Luminance watch face and iOS/iPad wallpaper

Apple today released watchOS 26.5, the fifth major update to the watchOS 26 operating system that came out in September. watchOS 26.5 comes a month and a half after Apple released watchOS 26.4. watchOS 26.5 can be downloaded for free on an iPhone running iOS 26.5 by opening up the Apple Watch app and going to General > Software Update, or initiating an update in the Settings app on the watch. To install the new software, the Apple Watch needs to have at least 50 percent battery and it needs to be placed on a charger. watchOS 26.5 adds a new Pride Luminance watch face. It also fixes a bug with dual SIM iPhones and an issue that could cause audio alerts to fail to play in the Workout app. Apple's release notes for the update are below. This update includes the following enhancements and bug fixes: - Pride Luminance watch face that dynamically refracts a spectrum of colors, is available to add from the Face Gallery - Fixes an issue where Messages on Apple Watch may use SMS instead of iMessage when paired with a dual SIM iPhone - Fixes an issue where Workout app audio alerts could fail to play if the phone was not nearby Apple Watch For information on the security content of Apple software please visit this website: https://support.apple.com/100100 More on the features in ‌watchOS 26‌ can be found in our watchOS 26 roundup.Related Roundup: watchOS 26Related Forum: Apple WatchThis article, "Apple Releases watchOS 26.5 With New Pride Luminance Watch Face" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

With watchOS 26.5, Apple is introducing a Pride Luminance face, and it's one of the most versatile and customizable watch faces. There are pre-configured color options, but the face also supports custom colors. You can select 1 to 12 colors from a palette that has every color of the rainbow, some in-between shades, and black, white, brown, and gray. The colors you pick are distributed across the watch face in a gradient, available in either radial or linear styles. The first style looks like a starburst, while the second style is a series of rectangular lines. The dial can be set to Rectangle for edge-to-edge color, or Circle for a smaller dial that supports four complications. As with most of Apple's faces, the Luminance face is animated. When the wrist is down, it shrinks into slim lines of color on a black background, but when the wrist is raised, the full color palette is displayed. Colors will also shift slowly. Apple's pre-selected colors represent different Pride flag colors, but with the deep customization options, the Pride Luminance face can match clothing, show off support for sports teams, or just display your favorite colors. iOS 26.5 also has a matching Pride Luminance Wallpaper option that can be customized in the same way. You can choose up to 12 colors for the Lock Screen and Home Screen. On the Lock Screen, the colors collapse onto a black background when the device is locked. To get the new watch face, you need iOS 26.5 and watchOS 26.5. Apple has released RCs, and the public versions of the updates are expected as soon as next week. Related Roundup: watchOS 26Related Forum: Apple WatchThis article, "A Closer Look at watchOS 26.5's New Luminance Watch Face" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

Apple introduced a new Apple Watch Pride Edition Sport Loop, watch face, and iPhone and iPad wallpaper to celebrate LGBTQ+ communities during Pride Month and beyond. Apple is proud to financially support organizations that serve LGBTQ+ communities. The new Pride Edition Sport Loop, available to order today, 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. The resulting design is joyful and vibrant, showcasing a full spectrum of colors that reflect the unique identities that shape LGBTQ+ communities worldwide. The new Pride Luminance […]...Keep on reading: Apple introduces Pride Collection accessories and wallpapers

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 11Tag: PrideBuyer's Guide: Apple Watch (Neutral)This article, "Apple Announces 2026 Pride Band, Watch Face, and iPhone Wallpaper" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

Apple has just announced its new Pride Collection for 2026, including a new wallpaper in iOS and iPadOS 26.5 and a new watch face in watchOS 26.5. There’s a new Apple Watch band available too. Here are the details. more…