Apple has unveiled its prestigious App Store Awards finalists for 2024, recognizing 45 exceptional apps and games across multiple categories. The annual awards celebrate outstanding achievements in user experience, design, and innovation on Apple's platforms.
This year marks a notable expansion of the awards program with the introduction of a dedicated category for Apple Vision Pro apps, highlighting the company's commitment to its newest platform.
The selected finalists span 12 distinct categories, covering apps and games for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Apple Arcade. These nominees represent the pinnacle of digital creativity and technical excellence in the Apple ecosystem.
Carson Oliver, Apple's head of Worldwide App Store, praised the finalists' accomplishments: "We're thrilled to celebrate this year's App Store Award finalists, whose imagination and craftsmanship have produced amazing apps that users love." He emphasized how these developers create experiences that "transport players to fantastical new worlds" and "fuel creativity."
The announcement builds on the success of previous years' awards, which have recognized groundbreaking apps like Photomator joins Apple - which Apple later acquired - along with MUBI and AllTrails in 2023.
Apple plans to reveal the ultimate winners across all categories in the coming weeks, setting the stage for what promises to be an exciting showcase of technological innovation and creative excellence in app development.
These awards not only celebrate the developers' achievements but also serve as a curated guide for users seeking the finest apps and games available on Apple's platforms.
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