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Apple Names 36 Finalists for the 2026 Apple Design Awards

Apple will reveal winners during WWDC 2026 in June.

Overview

  • The shortlist, which Apple released Monday, spans six categories with three apps and three games in each.
  • Winners are set to be announced during WWDC, running June 8–12, with one app and one game taking each category.
  • High-profile nominees include Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition for Visuals and Graphics and Civilization VII for Inclusivity.
  • Finalists cover iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Vision Pro, with visionOS titles like Pickle Pro and D-Day: The Camera Soldier in contention.
  • The list reflects global reach, with India-origin apps Katha Room and Guitar Wiz recognized, as Apple marks 30 years of its Design Awards program.