Apple Marks 40 Years of Accessibility With New Limited-Edition Hikawa Phone Grip & Stand

Apple is continuing its celebration of 40 years of accessibility innovation with the launch of a brand-new, limited-edition iPhone accessory — the Hikawa Phone Grip & Stand, created in collaboration with Los Angeles–based artist and designer Bailey Hikawa.

Available now on Apple’s online store in the United States, the accessory is priced at $69.95 and combines Hikawa’s sculptural, playful aesthetic with the everyday practicality of a phone grip. It attaches to the back of an iPhone, offering a more secure hold for users, and it also doubles as a stand for watching videos or taking hands-free calls.

What makes this release special isn’t just the design — it’s what the product stands for. Apple has been heavily spotlighting accessibility throughout this anniversary year, highlighting its long history of developing features like VoiceOver, AssistiveTouch, Live Captions, and other tools that empower people with disabilities to use their devices independently. The Hikawa accessory is part of this larger effort to blend art, technology, and inclusion in a way that feels celebratory rather than commercial.

The product arrives as a true limited edition, and based on early buzz, it looks like it could sell out quickly — especially among collectors who enjoy Apple’s occasional artist-focused collaborations. For now, it remains exclusive to the U.S. online store, and there’s no word yet on international availability.

Apple’s 40-year milestone continues to remind the tech world that accessibility isn’t a side project for the company — it’s a core philosophy. And this new accessory is a tiny but symbolic nod to the journey Apple began back in 1985.