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Apple has been on a roll in the past month, introducing the iPhone 16e and M3 iPad Air and announcing its $500 billion investment in the US economy. Following the product announcements, a series of new accessories appeared for sale on its website, showcasing the company's spring collection.

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The new accessories include sport, braided, and Hermès Apple watch bands in various spring-themed colors, new Silicone Cases with MagSafe that match the colors in the iPhone 16 lineup, plus a case for the new iPhone 16e.

The classic Apple Silicone Case with MagSafe for the iPhone 16 line now has four more colorways: Aquamarine, Peony, Periwinkle, and Tangerine. The cases in these new colors do not fit the iPhone 16e but can accommodate the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max.

The new iPhone 16e Silicone Cases are available in Lake Green, Fuchsia, Winter Blue, White, and Black.

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Similar spring colorways are also coming to Apple Watch bands in various materials and styles. The new silicone Sport Bands are available in Tangerine, Periwinkle, and Aquamarine; Periwinkle and Sage for the nylon Sport Loop Bands; new relaxed-fit Solo Loops in Peony, Periwinkle, and Northern Lights; and finally, new soft canvas-like Braided Solo Loops in Peony, Aquamarine, and Tangerine.

New Hermès watch band colorways were also introduced for those who prefer luxury accessories. The $450 Hermès En Mer sees the addition of a new Bleu Hydra color with the same silver accents. The more affordable Hermès band -- the Kilim Single Tour at $350 -- adds the colors Sun, Bleu Acier, Noir/Écru Toile, and Noir/Gris Bridon.

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One more Hermès band model has added colors as well. The Twill Jump Attelage Single Tour model at $350 gains three new duo-toned options. Rose Sakura/Jaune de Naples is a pastel pink and yellow design, Gris Platine/Mauve sports light purple and gray, while the Kraft/Bleu Glacier takes a more neutral approach with tan and bluish-gray color.

Lastly, two new Hermès band models were released, each with one colorway. The pricier Bridon Attelage Double Tour, at $450, has a fishtail design with Beige de Weimar/Blanc or light brown and white. The Gris Bridon Single Tour is more affordable at $350, with the single option of Noir/Gris, or black and gray.