Apple has done it again. And by “it,” we mean they’ve released another hyper-exclusive, hyper-limited, hyper-unnecessary accessory that somehow manages to sell out before most people can figure out what it even does.
Ladies and gentlemen: Introducing the Hikawa Phone Grip & Stand, a MagSafe-compatible doodad priced at a delightfully absurd $69.95, proving once again that Apple can stick magnets on literally anything and call it innovation.
Let’s dive right into this masterpiece of modern minimalism (and maximum pricing).
Table of contents
- A $70 Phone Handle That Also Doubles as… a Phone Handle
- MagSafe Attachment: Because Adhesives Are Too Mainstream
- Premium Silicone… Because Plastic Wasn’t Expensive Enough
- A Limited Edition Accessory That’s… Sold Out (Of Course)
- “Inspired by Modern Sculpture” – Translation: Your Phone Now Has a Tumor
- Tech Specs That Don’t Even Pretend to Be Impressive
- Compatibility: Works on Any iPhone Apple Still Likes
- What’s in the Box?
- Final Verdict: A Masterclass in Doing the Least for the Most
A $70 Phone Handle That Also Doubles as… a Phone Handle
Apple claims the Hikawa Grip is inspired by “modern sculpture.”
Which is perfect, because modern sculpture usually leaves people confused, slightly uncomfortable, and wondering if they accidentally walked into the wrong gallery.
The device sticks to your iPhone with MagSafe and helps you hold it “more comfortably.”
Because apparently in 2025, gripping a flat rectangle is now a luxury skill requiring a $70 intervention.
They also proudly state it doubles as a stand with two angles:
“Vertical and horizontal.”
Amazing. Stunning. Groundbreaking engineering you’d expect from a trillion-dollar company.
Designed Through Interviews, But Somehow Still Looks Like a Fridge MagnetApple says the grip was shaped based on extensive interviews with individuals with muscle and dexterity challenges.
A thoughtful mission until you see the final product and realize it looks like:
- A melted soap bar
- A stress toy from a startup conference
- A Pokémon that didn’t evolve properly
And just when you think you’ve unpacked all the gimmicks, Apple hits you with the color choices:
- Chartreuse – for when your phone also wants to cosplay as a highlighter
- Crater – recycled, grey, and as exciting as a wet paper napkin
Naturally, the recycled version is exclusive to Apple, because even their garbage is premium.
MagSafe Attachment: Because Adhesives Are Too Mainstream
The grip snaps onto your iPhone using MagSafe magnets.
So instead of sticking something on your phone permanently for $5, you can now enjoy a removable $70 version that:
- Falls off when you least expect it
- Twists when you don’t want it to
- And still takes up enough space to make sure your phone no longer fits in your pocket
Pro tip:
Want your iPhone to feel like a brick? This is your accessory.
Premium Silicone… Because Plastic Wasn’t Expensive Enough
Apple, in their everlasting war on your wallet, wrapped the grip in “premium silicone.”
Which is marketing language for:
“It’s rubber, but fancy rubber, so pay up.”
Sure, it’s soft-touch.
Sure, it’s nice to hold.
But so is a $2 stress ball, and that one probably doesn’t fall off your phone when you sneeze.
A Limited Edition Accessory That’s… Sold Out (Of Course)
In true Apple style, the Hikawa Grip & Stand is already sold out, because nothing boosts demand like artificial scarcity.
If you’re new to Apple economics, here’s how it works:
- Release visually questionable object
- Price it at luxury levels
- Make exactly 12 of them
- Watch resellers list them for $300
- Profit
Somewhere in Cupertino, a product manager is definitely high-fiving everyone.
“Inspired by Modern Sculpture” – Translation: Your Phone Now Has a Tumor
The aesthetic is bold.
Very bold.
Bold enough that when you put it on your iPhone, your phone immediately looks like it’s sprouting an alien growth.
Imagine paying $1,000+ for an iPhone’s sleek industrial design…
Only to glue a silicone lump to the back that screams:
“Function > Form (but also barely functional).”
Tech Specs That Don’t Even Pretend to Be Impressive
The technical specifications read like a parody:
- 3.1 inches tall
- 2.3 inches wide
- Made of silicone
- Has magnets
That’s it.
No sensors.
No haptics.
No AI.
No dynamic anything.
Apple managed to make the most un-technical accessory in its history…
And still priced it like it contains a small M-series chip.
Compatibility: Works on Any iPhone Apple Still Likes
It’s compatible with:
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 13
- iPhone 14
- iPhone 15
- iPhone 16
Basically, every iPhone Apple hasn’t emotionally abandoned.
Which means if you’re still rocking an older device, Apple says:
“Good luck holding your phone, peasant.”
What’s in the Box?
Are you ready?
- The Grip
That’s it.
Not even a sticker.
Not even a thank-you note.
Not even a microfiber cloth for your emotional tears.
For $70, you get a silicone chunk with magnets.
The true Apple experience.
Final Verdict: A Masterclass in Doing the Least for the Most
The Hikawa Phone Grip & Stand is:
- Overpriced
- Overhyped
- Overdesigned
- Overly simplistic
And yet… it will probably become a collector’s item because Apple slapped the words “limited edition” on it.
Should you buy it?
Only if you enjoy expensive minimalism, ironic art pieces, or reminding everyone that your phone uses accessories that cost more than their headphones.
Otherwise?
Save your $70 and just… use your hands.