Apple releases limited Hikawa MagSafe grip for accessibility
United States. Apple released the Hikawa Phone Grip & Stand this week as a limited-edition MagSafe accessory designed with input from users with varying disabilities. The $69.95 device, available on Apple's U.S. online store in Chartreuse and Crater, functions as an ergonomic grip and as a vertical or horizontal stand. Designer Bailey Hikawa developed the silicone, triangular accessory following interviews with people who have diverse motor skills. Apple positioned the release to mark 40 years of accessibility work. Sales began November 20 with availability limited to U.S. customers, publicly announced by Apple. Based on 5 articles reviewed and supporting research.
Timeline
- 1985 — Apple introduced MacInTalk, an early accessibility tool.
- Design interviews — Bailey Hikawa interviewed users with disabilities to inform the grip.
- Early November 2025 — Apple released another limited-edition accessory (iPhone Pocket).
- November 20, 2025 — Apple listed the Hikawa Phone Grip & Stand on its U.S. online store.
- Post-release — Multiple tech outlets published product details, pricing, and availability.
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Disabled iPhone users with limited hand mobility have a new accessory designed to improve grip and provide a stand; Apple and designer Bailey Hikawa gain product visibility and limited-edition sales opportunities.
Consumers outside the U.S. and those unable to secure limited-edition stock may lack access; users with non-MagSafe iPhones cannot use the accessory without compatible devices.
After reading and researching latest news..... The Hikawa Phone Grip & Stand is a MagSafe silicone accessory designed with input from people with varied motor abilities; it costs $69.95, supports multiple holding methods and can act as a stand; Apple listed it as a limited-edition on its U.S. online store.
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