Apple Watch gains (PRODUCT)RED Sport Loop band
Apple on Wednesday quietly released a (PRODUCT)RED color option for the Apple Watch Sport Loop, part of the proceeds from which will go to the Global Fund's efforts to combat HIV/AIDS.
The new Sport Loop is available in 40- and 44-millimeter sizes, though these should also fit 38- and 42-millimeter Watches respectively. The accessory costs $49 in either format.
The only other (PRODUCT)RED Watch bands include versions of the Sport Band and the Modern Buckle.
Apple has sometimes been criticized for keeping the RED brand out of products that would make a meaningful contribution to the charity. Most of its RED-linked products are low-cost items like iPhone and iPad cases, the exception being the iPhone XR, which is priced anywhere between $749 and $899.
In 2017 the company responded with RED versions of the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, followed by equivalents for the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus earlier this year. Unlike the XR, however, those options shipped well after other colors.
The new Sport Loop is available in 40- and 44-millimeter sizes, though these should also fit 38- and 42-millimeter Watches respectively. The accessory costs $49 in either format.
The only other (PRODUCT)RED Watch bands include versions of the Sport Band and the Modern Buckle.
Apple has sometimes been criticized for keeping the RED brand out of products that would make a meaningful contribution to the charity. Most of its RED-linked products are low-cost items like iPhone and iPad cases, the exception being the iPhone XR, which is priced anywhere between $749 and $899.
In 2017 the company responded with RED versions of the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, followed by equivalents for the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus earlier this year. Unlike the XR, however, those options shipped well after other colors.
Comments
I read your comment before looking at it and I thought it would be the sports band.
I think it looks nice and classy.
Do Apple declare exactly what % or amount is given to these charities?
And why are the product Red options NEVER avaliable at launch? When all the early adopters, with a lot of buying power, make their choices.
I’m not saying the cause of finding a cure isn’t important, but AIDS is very treatable...
It would be interesting to see who buys this Apple band. Will it become a symbol of someone’s sexuality by wearing it? Like wearing a black ring for swingers... time will tell.
The breast cancer thing in the U.S. is a huge scam. There was a report where they collected billions with zero advancement toward "the cure". It's also pretty damn sexist. Fu** them.
But let's critisize Apple only and ignore the rest of the world......
" Will it become a symbol of someone’s sexuality by wearing it?"
IGNORANT.
How about Apple delivered what they promised, such as APFS support in High Sierra for Fusion drives? Keeping promises is also a virtue.