iPhone case that can hold coffee cup

A Dutch firm has come up with an iPhone case that includes a cup holder, enabling iPhone addicts to text while precariously balancing a cup of boiling hot liquid inches from their expensive gadget, the Daily Mail reported.

Called the Uppercup, it is the brainchild of design firm Natwerk, who say it could sell for £21 later this year.

Spokesman Kristian van Kuijk said: 'We thought it would really be handy especially for people that text, Twitter or Facebook a lot while drinking coffee.

“It wouldn't work if you use your phone for calling, but you won't be needing two hands then either.”

“Ever since the first smart phone came to the market we all have been waiting for Uppercup, the first cupholder for the iPhone.

“Together we can change the world with this revolutionary product.”

The company, which creates ideas for brands such as O'Neill, Sourcy and Puma, came up with the Uppercup between projects.

It has a range of self developed products described as - fun and not too serious.”

They are now looking for funding on investment raising website indiegogo.

They hope the Uppercut will have a retail-price of £21.

Investors who put in £15 for the iPhone 4 and £18 for the iPhone 5 now at indiegogo.com/uppercup, will receive the Uppercup when in production, hopefully by April this year.