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1001 'Is it just a sock?' Why Apple's iPhone pocket has got the internet talking

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FP Explainers @ Firstpost Tech 2 place · 11/13/2025 03:39 EDT

'Is it just a sock?' Why Apple's iPhone pocket has got the internet talking

Apple’s products are known the world over for its design and aesthetic. But, the US firm’s latest offering — the iPhone Pocket — which has been designed in collaboration with designer Issey Miyake, has got the internet sniggering. People can’t help balk at the price — a whopping $229.95 (Rs 20,000)

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