Apple is launching a restricted version Apple Watch Series 6 forward of the Black History Month this February. The new Apple Watch variant includes a recent 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 varied international Civil Rights organisations.
Part of the ‘Black Unity’ assortment of merchandise, the brand new variant of the Apple Watch will function a black, inexperienced and crimson striped color scheme. These colors symbolise the Pan American flag. Underneath the brand new color scheme is identical Apple Watch Series 6.
In case you’re unaware, the Black History Month is widely known within the west in February every year, recognising achievements by African Americans in U.S. historical past.
Pricing and availability
The new Black Unity Apple Watch Series 6 is priced at $399 (about Rs 29,000) and its band might 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 out there all yr, whereas the watch as a complete can be up for grabs solely in September.
The particular Black Unity Watch face will, nonetheless, be out there 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 Edition Watch to 6 international organisations. These embody the Black Lives Matter Support Fund, the NAACP Legal Defence and Education Fund, and European Network Against Racism.
Apple’s different initiatives forward of the Black History Month this yr. (Image Source: Apple)
Apple’s different initiatives for Black History month
Apart from the brand new Watch, Apple can also be doing a couple of extra issues celebrating the occasion. The Apple App Store will get a brand new hub that can spotlight companies owned by Black folks and builders. Apple Music can also be getting curated playlists and different content material highlighting Black artists and contributors.
Meanwhile, Apple’s Maps service can also be getting curated suggestions powered by EatOkra, that highlights eating places owned by Black folks. Similarly, Apple TV and the Apple News App are additionally highlighting tales centered on Black households. Black authors may even be highlighted on the Apple Books and Apple Podcasts apps.