Apple, alongside itsWWDC 2026 schedule, has revealed the 36 applications and games that have been named finalists for this year’s Apple Design Awards, underscoring the company’s ongoing dedication to honoring pioneering app and game development.
The annual ceremony celebrates “innovation, ingenuity, and technical advancement” in app and game design, showcasing the breadth of creativity within the Apple ecosystem.
Finalists in the Delight and Fun category are recognized for delivering memorable, engaging, and thoroughly satisfying experiences that keep players coming back for more.
Those selected for the Inclusivity category earn praise for crafting experiences that reflect a wide range of backgrounds, abilities, and languages, ensuring every user feels represented and welcomed.
Contenders in the Innovation category distinguish themselves by employing novel applications of Apple technologies, creating state‑of‑the‑art experiences that set new standards within their genres.
Apps and games in the Interaction category provide “intuitive interfaces and effortless controls that are perfectly tailored to their platform.
Apple thinks that apps and games picked for the Social Impact category improve users’ lives in a meaningful way and highlight crucial issues.
Apple has picked those apps and games for the Visual and Graphics category that feature “stunning imagery, skillfully drawn interfaces, and high-quality animations with a distinctive and cohesive theme.”
Nieuwsbron: Neowin
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