The time has come for Apple to reward apps from its App Store that have made the news this year. And France benefits from a sacred spotlight thanks to BeReal.
Indeed, the photo sharing application won one of the most prestigious awards during this “ceremony”.
A deserved reward?
Every year, Apple shares with us the list of applications and video games that have managed to stand out during the year. The competition was once again fierce, and it was a global editorial team that was mobilized to award these famous prizes. In total, 16 apps appear in the following list. They are highlighted for their profound cultural impact » and/or for « the exceptional experience » that they deliver. Thus, the number of downloads is not necessarily part of the criteria.
To begin with, it’s the French social network BeReal that won the award for ” best iphone app of the year “. This is a real consecration for this app launched in 2020 and which has really established itself around the world, and in particular in the United States, in 2022. Certain world-famous competitors such as TikTok or Instagram have not did not fail to copy the concept of BeReal.
On the iPad side, the GoodNotes 5 note-taking application wins. In the Mac category, MacFamilyTree 10, a genealogy software, was rewarded. The winner on Apple TV is ViX, a VoD service aimed at Hispanic audiences. Finally, it’s Gentler Streak who wins the bet on Apple Watch. This app analyzes the daily physical activity of its owner and provides valuable advice.
And the games in all this?
Of course, mobile games are not left out, since the winners have also been divided into 6 distinct categories. The best iPhone game of the year is none other thanApex Legends Mobile. He is followed by Mounting on iPads, Registration on Mac, El Hijo on Apple TV and Wylde Flowers for Apple Arcade. The winner of the Best Chinese Game award is League of Legends: Esports Manager.
Finally, 5 last applications were applauded for their cultural impact. This is an opportunity to highlight How We Feel, which helps users manage their emotions. The game 2D Dot’s Home has also been rewarded for the themes he addresses, as has INUA – A Story in Ice and Time, a French-Canadian title that depicts Inuit culture. The Locket Widget applications (to send virtual cards to relatives) and Waterllama (monitoring of daily hydration) complete this list.
Source : Apple
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