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Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Apple confirms 12 standout apps you should try today on iPhone, Mac and iPad
The winners of Apple's latest Design Awards have just been announced with 12 apps you might want to try. Apple's yearly WWDC Developers Conference is less than a week away, and ahead of this global event, the US technology firm has announced the winners of its prestigious Design Awards. These gongs are handed out to developers who create standout applications that set a high bar in design. A total of 12 awards have just been announced, with Apple saying they have recognised one app and one game across six categories: Delight and Fun, Innovation, Interaction, Inclusivity, Social Impact, and Visuals and Graphics. The winners have then been chosen from a total of 36 finalists who have all demonstrated outstanding design experiences across apps and games. 'Developers continue to push the boundaries of what's possible, creating apps and games that are not only beautifully designed but also deeply impactful,' said Susan Prescott, Apple's vice president of Worldwide Developer Relations. 'We're excited to celebrate this incredible group of winners and finalists at WWDC and spotlight the innovation and craftsmanship they bring to each experience.' DELIGHT & FUN App: CapWords Developer: HappyPlan Tech Game: Balatro Developer: LocalThunk INNOVATION Game: PBJ — The Musical Developer: Philipp Stollenmayer INTERACTION App: Taobao Developer: Zhejiang Taobao Network Game: DREDGE Developer: Black Salt Games INCLUSIVITY App: Speechify Developer: Speechify Game: Art of Fauna Developer: Klemens Strasser SOCIAL IMPACT App: Watch Duty Developer: Sherwood Forestry Service Game: Neva Developer: Devolver Digital VISUAL & GRAPHICS App: Feather: Draw in 3D Developer: Sketchsoft Game: Infinity Nikki Developer: Infold Games Along with checking out these games, it's definitely worth keeping an eye out for news from WWDC 25 next week. Things kick off on June 9, and expect plenty of updates to be announced that will change how you use your MacBook, iPad and iPhone.
National Business Review
23-05-2025
- Business
- National Business Review
Drone company Syos Aerospace named NZ Hi-Tech company of the year
Aerospace dominates the top gongs in this year's annual NZ Hi-Tech Awards with Mount Maunganui drone company Syos Aerospace winning Company of the Year and Rocket Lab founder Sir Peter Beck named Flying Kiwi. Syos founder Sam Vye told NBR in February that the four-year-old company hopes to triple
