Apple releases Pride Edition straps for the Apple Watch Braided Solo Loop, Nike Sport Loop

The Apple Watch gets a couple of new straps in a new "Pride Edition" design along with a new Pride watch face. The Braided Solo Loop design weaves together the original rainbow colours from the different Pride flags, while the Nike Sport Loop showcases six colours of the original rainbow. 

The Braided Solo Loop's material is the same as the others, with a stretchable recycled yarn interwoven with silicone threads designed for ultra-comfort without clasps or buckles. It comes in 12 sizes. As for the Nike Sport Loop, it also features reflective yarn to help with visibility at night. Its design is more focused on durability and adjustability.

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Tech gifts even Mom would love

It’s been a challenging year (plus) for all of us and celebrations big or small are even more appreciated. Birthdays, graduations, heck even getting your first covid vaccine is a reason to share a little joy. Mother’s Day is coming up so here are a few ideas from this tech lovin’ momma that may come in handy for the mom in your life! 

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An Apple Watch rugged version in the works?

Source: Apple

Apple offers different variants of its smartwatch. But one option it hasn't provided is a rugged option. One you can take on extreme adventures. A new Bloomberg report suggests the company plans to release a ruggedized version of the Apple Watch in the latter part of this year or early 2022. 

It will supposedly have a more durable design, offering corner protection and impact resistance. Its target market will be hikers and other extreme sports enthusiasts. This wearable will reportedly have better swim tracking, too. Would you want a more rugged Apple Watch? Let us know!

Source: GSMArena

watchOS 7.4 beta 4 release has the iPhone mask unlock option

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Apple has just rolled out the latest beta releases for most of its major platforms, including beta 4 for watchOS 7.4 and iOS 14.5. This update brings the ability to use your Apple Watch to unlock your iPhone while you're wearing a mask.

For public beta testers and developers, you can now try this feature out. The Apple Watch needs to be nearby or on your wrist as well as unlocked and protected by a passcode for this feature to work. And you'll need to have iOS 14.5 on your iPhone, too. 

9to5Mac points out that if you unlock your Apple Watch with your iPhone using Face ID before putting on a mask, you can skip the step of entering a passcode on either device.