Overview
- Apple announced the 12 winners Tuesday, choosing one app and one game in each of six categories from a 36-finalist shortlist.
- Notable winners include NBA: Live Games & Scores for Vision Pro, Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition for Metal and Apple silicon on Mac, and Sago Mini Jinja’s Garden from Toronto’s Sago Mini.
- Apple emphasized technical showcases such as multi-game Vision Pro views, floating real-time stats, Spatial Audio, Liquid Glass UI elements, and Metal-driven graphics performance.
- Several winners were singled out for accessibility and social impact, including Guitar Wiz’s spoken instruction features, Pine Hearts’ customizable controls, and Primary’s spatial news layout.
- Apple will formally honor winners at WWDC26 starting June 8, and the choices signal platform priorities to developers around immersive spatial experiences, performance on Apple silicon, and inclusive design.