Apple Launches Hikawa MagSafe Grip for Accessibility

Apple has launched a new limited-edition MagSafe accessory designed to enhance accessibility for iPhone users, marking the company's 40th anniversary of accessibility initiatives. The Hikawa Phone Grip and Stand, created in collaboration with Los Angeles-based artist and designer Bailey Hikawa, became available this week on Apple's online store in the United States for $69.95.

The accessory attaches magnetically to any MagSafe-compatible iPhone, providing a secure grip that supports users with varying levels of muscle strength, dexterity, and hand control. Made from soft-touch premium silicone, it features a sculptural, triangular shape with curved ridges and a central hole, allowing for multiple holding positions and reducing the effort needed to maintain stability. It also functions as a stand, supporting the device in vertical or horizontal orientations at two viewing angles, which aids hands-free activities like video calls or content viewing. The design snaps on and off easily, prioritizing comfort and ease of use.

Hikawa's creation draws from direct input gathered through extensive interviews with iPhone users who have disabilities, including those affecting motor skills...