Apple Watch Series 5 might get (PRODUCT)RED variant in 2020

New rumours claim Apple will be expanding its Watch Series 5 lineup to include a new (PRODUCT)RED variant sometime next year. The Apple Watch reportedly showed up in an unspecified Apple database describing that this variant will be an aluminum model with a red finish similar to the iPod touch. The (PRODUCT)RED model will reportedly be offered alongside the silver, space gray, and gold aluminum casing options.

What isn't clear is when the model will be introduced. Apple donates a portion of proceeds from every (PRODUCT)RED devices sold to The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria. Apple has sold a wide array of (PRODUCT) RED gadgets, including iPhones, iPad cases, and Beats audio accessories.

Source: MacRumors

Special edition (PRODUCT) RED iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus now available for preorder

Apple has announced a special edition of the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus featuring a (PRODUCT) RED colour. The company is also releasing a new RED leather case.  While this features the same specs as the iPhone 9 and iPhone 8 Plus, it now has a striking red glass caseback as well as matching redaluminum band offset by a black front. This is a welcome revamp to last year's (PRODUCT) Red iPhone 7 and 7 Plus which had a white front.

A portion of proceeds for all (PRODUCT)RED purchases go directly to Global Fund HIV/AIDS grants that provide testing, counseling, treatment and prevention programs with a specific focus on eliminating transmission of the virus from mothers to their babies.  Offering the RED variant of the iPhone has become a yearly event, albeit a minor one. Apple usually updates the smaller iPhone SE this time of the year as well, too but no announcement has been made regarding a replacement the most reasonably priced iPhone which is a huge seller in markets that prefer smaller form factors.

The special edition (PRODUCT)RED iPhone will be available to order online in select countries and regions tomorrow and in stores beginning Friday, April 13. Available in 64GB and 256GB models starting at an Apple retail price of $929 (CAD) from Apple.com/ca.

iPhone 7 and 7 Plus coming in (PRODUCT) RED versions on March 24

Apple's just lauched the first iPhone's that feature exclusive (PRODUCT) RED colour variant. The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus will be available on March 24 in aluminum red colours. The new iPhone variants have been released to commemorate Apple's involvement in the (PRODUCT) RED non-profit which has raised AIDS awareness. Since it was founded in 2006, (RED) has generated more than $465 million for the Global Fund, with more than $130 million from Apple alone.

Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO says that “the introduction of this special edition iPhone in a gorgeous red finish is our biggest (PRODUCT)RED offering to date in celebration of our partnership with (RED), and we can’t wait to get it into customers’ hands.”

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Apple turns (RED) in support of the Fight Against AIDS

Over the past 10 years, 70 million lives have been impacted by (RED)-supported Global Fund grants. At the start of Apple’s partnership with (RED), 1,200 babies were born with HIV every day, and today, UNAIDS predicts that number could be near zero by the year 2020, with the end of AIDS by 2030.

Apple has always been a partner of the (RED) initiative to raise awareness and funds for the fight against aids. For 2016, the 10th anniversary to support (RED) in its mission to create an AIDS-free generation. Apple, the world’s largest corporate contributor to the Global Fund, and this year marks its 10th anniversary supporting (RED) in the fight to end AIDS.

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