Apple Re-Releases a Sold-Out iPhone MagSafe Grip in Three New Colors

[MacRumors]

Apple today re-released the Hikawa Grip & Stand for iPhone in three new colors, after the original version sold out last year. The accessory is exclusively available on Apple's online store worldwide, with U.S. pricing set at $54.95.

The latest color options include Orange Swirl, Glow Blue, and Speckled Stone.

Designed by Bailey Hikawa and produced by PopSockets, Apple says the accessory was created with accessibility in mind, in close collaboration with individuals with a wide range of disabilities affecting grip, strength, and mobility. The ergonomic grip magnetically attaches to any iPhone with MagSafe, and it doubles as an iPhone stand.

Apple says the grip is made with "premium silicone with a soft touch feel."

Given the accessory is no longer a limited-edition product and is now being mass produced by PopSockets, hopefully supply will be more plentiful this time around. At the time of this writing, Apple's online store in the U.S. is currently showing mid-June delivery estimates for the grip, so there is still a one-month wait.

Article Link: Apple Re-Releases a Sold-Out iPhone MagSafe Grip in Three New Colors

 

[dominiongamma]

I totally forgot these things existed

 

[petsk]

Looks like Apple's AI generated these pictures

 

[turbineseaplane]

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[theheadguy]

Wait, Apple released it? Aren’t they just a reseller?

 

[turbineseaplane]

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[orbital~debris]

Looks like Apple's AI generated these pictures

I disagree – the photo shows examples of people who may particularly benefit from this product.

Apple says the accessory was created with accessibility in mind, in close collaboration with individuals with a wide range of disabilities affecting grip, strength, and mobility.

 

[johannnn]

$55 for that lol?

 

[yanki01]

$55 for that lol?

and we think you're going to love it.

 

[jsavvy]

Never seen or used one IRL. Man those look chunky! Do you need a separate case for it when you want to pocket your phone?

 

[triumvirate]

edit: the price gouging alone is enough to say no

 

[Non-Euclidean]

Is that an AI made promo shot?

Those are some knarly lookin' finger "situations" goin' on there.

Edited snarky initial response.

I understand the purpose, but wouldn't something resembling a knob (with a flat bottom so it would stand up) be a better solution?

 

[turbineseaplane]

Yow. I understand its designed for people with disabilities. Too bad the people who came up with the artwork also have disabilities (blindness).

Thank you for the correction. 👍

 

[ClaraStahlbaum]

I never knew these existed until today.

 

[Non-Euclidean]

Thank you for the correction. 👍

Yeah, I reacted early, then read more...

 

[turbineseaplane]

Yeah, I reacted early, then read more...

Same. My error. I need more coffee.

 

[jonnyb098]

How about we make phones you can actually hold and use with one hand without needing a monstrosity like that to easily use it? The tech is here to make thin and light phones with good battery life and the iPhone Air proves that. Now MAKE THEM SMALLER!

 

[TinyMito]

I just 3D printed mine with TPU lol.

 

[iZac]

Ironically the people who need these the most wont be faster than scalpers and influencers snapping them up

 

[TheMacDaddy1]

The state of Apple. Give us MORE liquid glass, and even more rounded corners on apps please!!!!

 

[azentropy]

Good for Apple. But you know what would also help? Making smaller iPhones again!

 

[ThailandToo]

Same. My error. I need more coffee.

No worries. We all know you didn’t realize it.

I have a disabled daughter, and these types of things helped her a lot when she was younger. The sad thing is the price. So many tools for people with different needs are so f-ing expensive it makes me mad. The same product on Amazon would be $10.

Parents of people with disabilities really go broke within a few years paying for all the stuff their child needs, until they just can’t afford it or even shelter or food anymore - then the system has to kick in to help which means every taxpayer has to help pay for it and that’s when the system ensures the taxpayer pays 10x what someone would pay at retail for the same thing. I mean a $70k wheelchair is a real thing and that’s not even an expensive one.

 

[joshwithachance]

That thing is HEINOUS. I love the inclusivity for people with disabilities, but they deserve better than this.

 

[xxFoxtail]

If we had smaller phones, we wouldn't need those bulky pop sockets.