iOS Today 710

In this episode of iOS Today, hosts Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard dive into the second half of the 2024 Apple Design Award winners, covering the categories of Social Impact, Visuals and Graphics, and the new Spatial Computing category. They discuss standout apps and games that push the boundaries of design and functionality across Apple's platforms, including innovative uses of Apple Vision Pro technology.

Social Impact category winners:
Gentler Streak: A fitness app that takes a more compassionate approach to fitness tracking
The Wreck: A narrative game exploring themes of grief and sisterhood

Visuals and Graphics category winners:
Rooms: An 8-bit style room design app with social features
Lies of P: A Pinocchio-inspired action game with stunning visuals

Spatial Computing category winners:
djay: A DJ app that creates an immersive turntable experience in Apple Vision Pro
Blackbox: A puzzle game that cleverly uses device sensors and features

Shortcuts Corner:
Discussion of how to add custom app icons to shortcuts in iOS 17 and 18

Rosemary and Mikah also addressed a listener question about the potential of AI-enhanced Siri to provide personalized recommendations based on user data, discussing the possibilities and limitations of such features.

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Links

• 2024 winners and finalists - Apple Design Awards - Apple Developer
• Gentler Streak Fitness Tracker
• The Wreck
• The Bear
• Ahead: Emotions Coach
• How We Feel
• Cityscapes: Sim Builder
• Rooms
• Lies of P
• Honkai: Star Rail
• Meditate
• DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT
• Sunlitt
• djay
• Blackbox
• Sky Guide
• Synth Riders
• Loóna: Cozy Puzzle Games
• NBA