Apple has brought back PopSockets’ Hikawa Grip and Stand for iPhone, which originally sold out last year. Now, the accessibility-focused MagSafe accessory that’s designed to make iPhones easier and more comfortable to hold has returned, in three funky finishes.
The updated versions come in Orange Swirl, Glow Blue, and Speckled Stone, and they’re being sold directly through Apple’s online store for $54.95 / £44.95.
Designed by Bailey Hikawa and produced in partnership with PopSockets, the accessory was created specifically with accessibility in mind. Apple describes it as an adaptive MagSafe accessory, developed alongside people living with a wide range of disabilities affecting grip strength, mobility, and dexterity.
Unlike a standard PopSocket, the Hikawa Grip has a much larger, softer, more sculpted design intended to make holding an iPhone feel easier and more secure for a wider range of users. It magnetically attaches via MagSafe and also doubles as a kickstand.
Apple says the grip is made from premium silicone with a soft-touch finish, and this time around, the company appears to be positioning it as a wider release rather than a one-off limited drop.
Apple announced the refreshed Hikawa Grip alongside a broader batch of new accessibility features coming later this year, including Apple Intelligence-powered updates for tools like VoiceOver and Magnifier.
With plenty of Apple announcements to look forward to – including the rumoured launch of the Dark Cherry iPhone 18 Pro and folding iPhone Ultra – expect plenty more Apple news, rumours, and announcements over the coming months.
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