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Apple Debuts New Seasonal Colors for iPhone and iPad Cases and Apple Watch Bands

Apple has debuted a new lineup of colors today for iPhone and iPad cases, alongside a lot of new Apple Watch bands. A spring launch of new accessory designs is common practice for the company, but this year that was less than certain due to the state of the world amid a pandemic. These releases bring with them a semblance of normalcy, which I find comforting.

iPhone and iPad Cases

New colors for the iPhone Silicone Case and Leather Folio.

New colors for the iPhone Silicone Case and Leather Folio.

The Silicone Case for the iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max has been updated with three new colors: Cactus, Grapefruit, and Surf Blue.

The Leather Folio for the iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max has its own three new colors: Peacock, Deep Sea Blue, and Raspberry.

The Smart Folio for the new iPad Pro models.

The Smart Folio for the new iPad Pro models.

The Smart Cover for the iPad, iPad Air, and iPad mini, as well as the updated Smart Folio for the new 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pros, are all available in two new colors: Surf Blue and Cactus.

Apple Watch Bands

Fresh colors for the Sport Band, Leather Loop, and Nike Sport Loop.

Fresh colors for the Sport Band, Leather Loop, and Nike Sport Loop.

Apple’s array of new bands for the Apple Watch is wide-reaching. There are new colors and designs available for nine separate styles of band.

The Sport Band is now available in Cactus, Grapefruit, and Surf Blue finishes. The Sport Loop comes in five new designs: Sunshine, Vitamin C, Surf Blue, Neon Lime, and Neon Pink.

Nike Sport Bands offer two new color combos: Black/Lime Blast and Midnight Turqoise/Aurora Green. Nike Sport Loops also have two new designs: Hyper Crimson/Neptune Green and World Indigo/Lime Blast.

The 40mm Modern Buckle is now available in Raspberry and Deep Sea Blue, and the 44mm Leather Loop comes in Peacock.

New designs in the Hermès line of bands.

New designs in the Hermès line of bands.

Finally, Hermès is offering several new designs across its lineup. The Swift Leather Single Tour is available in Noir/Blanc/Gold as well as Orange; the Swift Leather Allover Print Double Tour now comes in Noir and Blanc; and the Gala Leather Single Tour Rallye also comes in Noir.

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