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After the iPhone Pocket, Apple’s latest quirky accessory is a grip-loving MagSafe stand

An accessibility-first add-on that’s also a statement piece

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What’s happened? A few days back, Apple gave us the “iPhone Pocket,” a $230 knitted pouch for the iPhone. Now Apple is back with another quirky accessory: the new Hikawa Phone Grip & Stand, a designer collab product with Bailey Hikawa, that magnetically attaches to your iPhone.

  • The limited edition stand works as a chunky grip and stand that can latch onto any iPhone with MagSafe compatibility.
  • Comes in exclusive finishes via Apple store in fluorescent green color (officially “Chartreuse”) and what looks like a speckled stone finish (officially “Crater”) for $70.
  • You can also get in extra colours (Blue, Swirly Blurple) through Hikawa’s own store.

This is important because: Apple isn’t pitching this as just another cute add-on. The grip was developed using feedback from people with disabilities affecting muscle strength, dexterity and hand control, and it’s part of Apple’s 40-year accessibility push.

  • It has an ergonomic shape with ridges with a central opening to support different ways of holding the phone.
  • Soft-touch silicone for a stable, less-slippery feel during long use.
  • Apple says the Hikawa Phone Grip & Stand has been designed as an adaptive accessory first, not a “style then accessibility later” product.
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Why should I care? The grip stand can help you hold your phone more securely and reduce hand strain.

  • Want to watch a video or join a FaceTime call hands-free? Flip it into stand mode, set it on a table, and you’re done. No more leaning against books or pillows.
  • Makes one-handed texting, clicking pictures and holding the device easier, especially on bigger iPhones.
  • If your current case supports MagSafe, this accessory snaps on and off quickly and requires no extra setup.
  • The soft-touch silicone and bold colour finishes make it a perfect blend of a design statement and a grip accessory.
Manisha Priyadarshini
Manisha Priyadarshini is a tech and entertainment writer with over nine years of editorial experience.
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