A few days ago, we saw a kind of sock case for iPhones, a new accessory that Apple officially presented to us, and that, despite being quite expensive, has caught the attention of collectors and people who are interested in this type of product.
However, when it seemed that we would have a quiet end to the year, the company surprises us with another launchalso from a accessoryalthough in this case it is not for all audiences, but focuses on accessibility, for people who suffer from problems that prevent normal use of the device.
New iPhone accessory
Apple just launched a new limited edition iPhone accessory called Apple Hikawa Phone Grip & Standwhich joins another recent release of the same type. This accessory is not only an aesthetic complement, but is specifically designed to improve accessibility on the iPhone.
Designed by artist and industrial designer Bailey Hikawa, The accessory is compatible with MagSafe and also works as a stand, allowing you to place the iPhone both vertically and horizontally. It is made of soft-touch silicone and is shaped to allow for different grip positions, which is especially useful for people with limited mobility or who have difficulty holding the phone in their hands. The product was developed after asking a group of people with this type of problem how its design would help them more, adapting it to them, so it uses real tests.
From Apple they explain that this launch is part of their ongoing commitment to inclusion: in addition to hardware, they are expanding software features such as accessibility nutrition labels in the App Store, braille access, automatic subtitles that work with the Apple Watch, and the Magnifying Glass function for Mac using the iPhone camera. They have always been characterized by this, but now it seems that they are even more serious.
The Hikawa Phone Grip & Stand sold in two colors: Chartreuse and an exclusive recycled version called Crater, available only in the US Apple online store. Its price is $69.95and possibly reach other parts of the world if it is successful, although for now, due to its manufacturing, it seems that it will remain in the American continent.
In short, this accessory shows how Apple manages to unite design, functionality and accessibility, creating something that goes beyond a simple accessory: its objective is that more people can use their devices more comfortably, while, logically, they use it as a business, since its value is once again in the price range of any Apple product, and it is not cheaper just because it serves people with problems.
And you, do you think that these types of products are necessary, or just a form of consumerism that Apple launches so that all collectors and lovers of the brand end up getting one? It may have a little of both, although there are surely many people who will find it useful, and that is the important thing. Leave us a comment with your opinion.
