How to Download and Customize Apple’s New Arabic-Themed Wallpapers for Your iPhone, iPad, or Mac

Apple just opened its online store in Saudi Arabia, and to mark the occasion, it’s offering something a little extra for fans: a set of custom wallpapers with an Arabic-inspired Apple logo. You can mix and match the logo and background colors, and download the wallpaper in the right size for your device.

If you're wondering how to get your hands on one—or just want a new wallpaper with a bit of personality—here’s a quick guide.

What Makes These Wallpapers Different?

These aren't your typical Apple wallpapers. The Apple logo is made up of Arabic characters and styled in darker tones that sit on top of softer backgrounds. You can choose from five background colors (purple, pink, yellow, green, and blue) and five logo colors (purple, pink, red, green, and blue).

There are also a few preset combinations, like a red logo on a yellow background, if you don’t feel like choosing colors yourself.

Step-by-Step: How to Download Your Custom Wallpaper

1. Visit Apple’s Saudi Website: Head to Apple’s Saudi Arabia site on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Look for the custom wallpaper section—Apple’s highlighting it on the homepage.
2. Pick Your Colors: You’ll see two simple options: one to choose the Apple logo color, and one for the background color. Pick your favorite combo or try a few until one feels right.
3. Select Your Device: Apple automatically detects your device, but you can also manually choose between iPhone, iPad, or Mac sizes. Each version is optimized for the device you pick.
4. Download the Wallpaper: Once everything looks good, hit the download button. The wallpaper will save directly to your device.

How to Set the Wallpaper on Your Device

• iPhone or iPad: Go to Settings > Wallpaper > +Add New Wallpaper, then select the one you just saved.
• Mac: Right-click on your desktop and choose Change Desktop Background, then add the image you downloaded.

A Bit of Context

This isn’t the first time Apple has done something like this. When it launched stores in Miami, Osaka, and Perth, the company also dropped themed wallpapers to mark the occasion. But this one’s a little different—it’s the first time the company has offered a simple online customization tool for the public.

The Saudi store also brings Arabic language support and the ability to shop directly from Apple’s site or app in the region. There's even an option for Arabic engraving on some products. A physical Apple Store is also planned for Diriyah, a UNESCO World Heritage site, set to open next year.