For people who missed out on a certain Apple accessory the first time around, the company is now giving you a better second chance. Along with several new accessibility features coming to iOS 27, Apple announced the return of the Hikawa Phone Grip & Stand which sold out upon its initial release. Available for $54.95, the accessory now comes in new color options, and thanks to a collaboration, it might have better availability than its first try.
With a unique design intended to reduce the effort needed to hold an iPhone steady, the silicone accessory easily adapts to the many different ways people hold their device. Additionally, the item also functions as a stand that can be placed vertically or horizontally. Originally a limited-edition item, the first run of these stands quickly sold out online, angering people looking for an accessibility accessory while taking umbrage at the initial $70 price tag.
However, users who received the device have had nice things to say about it, and it seems Apple has listened to the criticism. The limited availability was likely because the original was part of a collaboration with Los Angeles artist and industrial designer Bailey Hikawa, and the booth was initially available to celebrate 40 years of accessibility. Luckily for those who want it, the accessory is now returning as part of a collaboration between PopSockets and Hikawa at a lower price.
The colorful Hikawa iPhone stand returns to the Apple Store
The Apple-exclusive accessory was originally launched in November 2025 and sold out within days, but the Hikawa Grip & Stand for iPhone is available again in the Apple Store. Designed with accessibility in mind, the accessory is Mag-Safe compatible and Apple says its design used “direct input from people with disabilities affecting muscle strength, dexterity and hand control.”
Interestingly, this is also the first time the accessory has been sold globally, and its available color options include Stone, Orange, and Blue. In a promotional video for the booth, artist Hikawa states that “this specific design is the result of multiple conversations with people of all kinds of disabilities” and the video shows many people trying out the booth for themselves. Looking at what customers on the r/Apple subreddit have to say, they like its unique design, which makes it easier to hold an iPhone in portrait or landscape mode. One user says it’s great for viewing content in bed, while another says it’s useful for cooking.
Apple doesn’t mention how much stock it has, but the product page currently has shipments scheduled for mid-June, so you may be waiting to receive it. Since it is now mass-produced thanks to PopSockets, however, it should be easier to obtain than last time. Of course, we can also show you some non-Apple iPhone accessories if you’re late to the party of this collaboration.
