These Apps And Games Were Named The Best By Apple In 2019

Apple (AAPL) has announced the best apps and games from its App Store for 2019. The list reflects what the company called the “zeitgeist” of society while also hitting upon “digital and pop culture.”

“Developers around the world inspire us all with innovative apps that have the power to influence culture and change our lives, and this year that is as true as ever,” Phil Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of worldwide marketing, said. “The 2019 App Store Best Apps and Games winners reflect our global desire for connection, creativity and fun.”

“We are excited to announce such a diverse group of 2019 App Store winners, showing that great design and creativity comes from developers large and small, and from every corner of the world. We congratulate all the winners and thank them for making 2019 the best year yet for the App Store,” Schiller added.

The list of the Best Apps of 2019 by Apple included:

• Best iPhone App: Spectre Camera by Lux Optics
• iPad App of the Year: Flow by Moleskine
• Mac App of the Year: Affinity Publisher by Serif Labs
• Apple TV App of the Year: The Explorers by The Explorers Network
• App Trend of 2019: Storytelling Simplified
• iPhone Game of the Year: “Sky: Children of the Light” by thatgamecompany
• iPad Game of the Year: “Hyper Light Drifter” by Abylight S.L.
• Mac Game of the Year: “GRIS” by Devolver/Nomanda Studio
• Apple TV Game of the Year: “Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap” by DotEmu
• Game Trend of 2019: Blockbusters Reimagined
• Apple Arcade Game of the Year: “Sayonara Wild Hearts”

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