The Hikawa Grip & Stand for iPhone is no longer a limited-edition accessory
The Hikawa Grip & Stand for iPhone is now available globally, moving beyond its initial limited-edition status. This accessory, designed with accessibility in mind, was created to assist users with grip, strength, and mobility challenges. It is part of a broader rollout of accessibility features from Apple, which aims to enhance usability for a wider audience.
- ▪The Hikawa Grip & Stand was launched globally on May 19, 2026.
- ▪It is available in three new colors and is priced at $54.95.
- ▪The accessory was originally released as a limited-edition product in November 2025.
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News The Hikawa Grip & Stand for iPhone is no longer a limited-edition accessory Andrew Orr 0 e-mail BlueSky Mastodon X Facebook Reddit Tue May 19 2026, 10:33 AM EDT · 2 minute read Hikawa Grip & Stand Apple's accessibility updates for OS 27 included a mention of the Hikawa Grip & Stand, which is no longer a limited-time iPhone accessibility accessory and has launched globally. Apple has brought the MagSafe grip back to the Apple Store online on May 19 in three new colors through a collaboration between Bailey Hikawa and PopSockets. The accessory first launched in November 2025 as a limited-edition Apple collaboration designed for users with disabilities affecting grip, strength, and mobility.
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