Apple released watchOS 10.5 on May 13, 2024, with Pride Radiance, a new Apple Watch face honoring LGBTQ+ community and culture. Apple described it as an animated, customizable face whose beams of color trace the numerals and respond to wrist movement; the release also came with matching iPhone and iPad wallpapers.
What’s new in watchOS 10.5?
Apple’s watchOS 10.5 release notes say the update includes new features, improvements, and bug fixes, including the Pride Radiance watch face. MacRumors reported the release date as May 13, 2024. The software release was part of Apple’s 2024 Pride Collection, announced on May 6, 2024.
The collection also included dynamic Pride-themed wallpapers for iPhone and iPad and a physical Apple Watch Pride Edition Braided Solo Loop. The face was software; the band was a separate accessory.
What is the Pride Radiance watch face?
Apple described Pride Radiance as beams of light against a dark background. Users can select from a spectrum of colors, which trace the watch’s numerals and react in real time to wrist movement based on gyroscope input. Apple said the design represents hope, strength, and fellowship, and reflects LGBTQ+ activism and its continuing impact.
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Apple announced that customers could get the face through the Apple Watch app, Apple Store app, or apple.com. Its 2024 announcement tied availability to watchOS 10.5, iOS 17.5, and iPadOS 17.5. The announcement does not establish support for every Apple Watch model or software version, so check the current face guide and your device before relying on compatibility.
Matching iPhone and iPad wallpapers
Apple’s Pride Collection included dynamic wallpapers for iPhone and iPad. Apple said beams of color spell “Pride” and move when the device is unlocked. The wallpapers are separate from the Apple Watch face and do not require buying the band.
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Apple announced the Pride Edition Braided Solo Loop in 41 mm and 45 mm sizes, compatible with Apple Watch SE and Apple Watch Series 4 or later. Apple listed a U.S. launch price of $99 and said orders would begin May 22, 2024. These are historical launch details, not confirmation of current price, stock, or retailer availability.
The face itself is software; the Braided Solo Loop is a separately sold physical product. Verify the seller, exact size, and current listing before purchasing. The research desk did not verify a current Amazon listing.
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How to find the Pride Radiance face
- Check that your Apple Watch and paired iPhone have the required software for the face.
- Open the Apple Watch app, Apple Store app, or apple.com, the download routes Apple listed in its announcement.
- Look for Pride Radiance and review the options shown for your device.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to add the face, if it is available for your model and software.
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When did Apple release watchOS 10.5?
MacRumors reported that Apple released watchOS 10.5 on May 13, 2024. Apple’s release notes list Pride Radiance among the update’s features and fixes.
How can I get the Pride Radiance watch face?
Apple said customers could download it through the Apple Watch app, Apple Store app, or apple.com. Check the current Apple Watch face guide and your device’s software for availability.
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Do I need the Pride Edition band to use Pride Radiance?
No. Apple described the face as part of its software release, while the Braided Solo Loop was a separate physical accessory.
How much did the 2024 Pride Edition Braided Solo Loop cost?
Apple listed a U.S. launch price of $99 in 2024. That is a historical price, not a statement of current pricing or availability.
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Why the release mattered
watchOS 10.5 paired a visible Pride-themed face with the update’s broader features, improvements, and bug fixes. Pride Radiance was the headline design feature, while Apple’s 2024 collection also extended the theme to iPhone and iPad wallpapers and a separately sold watch band.
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