Apple to launch Restricted Version Apple Watch celebrating Black Historical past Month

Apple is launching a restricted version Apple Watch Collection 6 forward of the Black Historical past Month this February. The brand new Apple Watch variant contains a contemporary watch band and a brand new watch face on the dial. Apple can be sending a portion of the gross sales of this variant to numerous world Civil Rights organisations.

A part of the ‘Black Unity’ assortment of merchandise, the brand new variant of the Apple Watch will characteristic a black, inexperienced and pink striped color scheme. These colors symbolise the Pan American flag. Beneath the brand new color scheme is identical Apple Watch Collection 6.

In case you’re unaware, the Black Historical past Month is well known within the west in February every year, recognising achievements by African People in U.S. historical past.

Pricing and availability

The brand new Black Unity Apple Watch Collection 6 is priced at $399 (about Rs 29,000) and its band may be bought individually for $49 (about Rs 3,500). Apple can be promoting the brand new Black Unity Watch and band beginning February 1, 2021. As per a report by The Verge, the Apple Watch Black Unity band can be accessible all 12 months, whereas the watch as a complete can be up for grabs solely in September.

The particular Black Unity Watch face will, nonetheless, be accessible to anybody with an Apple Watch beginning quickly.

What organisations will Apple be contributing to?

Apple has mentioned that the corporate can be contributing a portion of the gross sales of the Black Unity Version Watch to 6 world organisations. These embody the Black Lives Matter Help Fund, the NAACP Authorized Defence and Training Fund, and European Community In opposition to Racism.

Apple’s different initiatives forward of the Black Historical past Month this 12 months. (Picture Supply: Apple)

Apple’s different initiatives for Black Historical past month

Other than the brand new Watch, Apple can be doing just a few extra issues celebrating the occasion. The Apple App Retailer will get a brand new hub that may spotlight companies owned by Black individuals and builders. Apple Music can be getting curated playlists and different content material highlighting Black artists and contributors.

In the meantime, Apple’s Maps service can be getting curated suggestions powered by EatOkra, that highlights eating places owned by Black individuals. Equally, Apple TV and the Apple Information App are additionally highlighting tales targeted on Black households. Black authors may even be highlighted on the Apple Books and Apple Podcasts apps.