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

The winners of Apple's latest Design Awards have just been announced with 12 apps you might want to try.

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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.”

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 iPhone.