Use a Mac, iPhone or iPad? Apple confirms 12 standout apps you should try today

Apple's yearly is less than a week away, and ahead of this global event, the US 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 and games.

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“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.”

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HERE ARE SOME OF THE WINNERS

DELIGHT & FUN

App: CapWords
Developer: HappyPlan Tech

Game: Balatro
Developer: LocalThunk

INNOVATION

App: Play
Developer: Rabbit 3 Times

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 .