Overview
- Apple, which published the 2026 Apple Design Awards shortlist Monday, named finalists in Delight and Fun, Inclusivity, Innovation, Interaction, Social Impact, and Visuals and Graphics.
- Coverage differs on the total count, with 9to5Mac listing 36 finalist slots at three apps and three games per category while MacStories counts 18 unique titles because some appear in multiple categories.
- Finalists span Apple’s platforms, with nominations across iOS, macOS, and VisionOS entries that include TR-49 on iOS, Blue Prince on macOS, and Pickle Pro on VisionOS.
- Notable nominees include PowerWash Simulator, Civilization VII, Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition, Detail: AI Video Editor, Sago Mini Jinja’s Garden, Grand Mountain Adventure 2, and Spilled!.
- Apple says winners will be announced in the coming weeks ahead of WWDC, which begins June 8.