Apple releases its list of the best apps and games of 2024, with some great gems

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Like every year, Apple unveils its list of the best applications offered on its various devices. The 2024 edition inaugurates a selection for the Vision Pro, the brand's first mixed reality headset. Also on the program, a selection of applications and games hailed for their cultural and societal impact.

Apple rewards developers

The application Kino is a winner in the iPhone category. This app lets you apply cinema-inspired filters and advanced controls to videos shot on the 8217;iPhone. On the iPad side, it's Moises who stands out: here, developers offer musicians tools for Powerful AI to perfect their craft. On Mac, Adobe Lightroomconfirms its dominance in photo editing with its impressive transformation capabilities.

For the first time, Apple is also honoring apps for Vision Pro, its new mixed reality headset. “What If…? An Immersive Story” by Disney takes top honors. This app immerses users in the Marvel universe with an innovative storytelling experience. In the Vision Pro gaming category, THRASHER: Arcade Odyssey transports players into colorful cosmic universes.

Cultural impact at the heart of the awards

This year, Apple has placed a particular emphasis on societal impact with six special “Cultural Impact” awards. Among the winners, Oko stands out for helping visually impaired people navigate the city, while EF Hello is revolutionizing language learning with AI.

The Wreck, a game developed by French people, delicately explores the inner struggles of life’s crises, and “Do You Really Want to Know? 2” sensitively explores living with HIV, offering resources and educational materials to help with difficult conversations.

Apple CEO Tim Cook highlights the importance of these innovations: “These developers are harnessing the power of our devices to enrich people's lives and profoundly impact their communities.”

Focus on The Wreck

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Developed by Florent Maurin (ex-journalist) and Alexandre Grilly, The Wreck is a game that already exists on PC and console. But the developers consider that it is primarily aimed at the general public. Its place in iOS is therefore logical.

This interactive game is completed in less than 5 hours. It is mainly based on conversations and the search for clues in 15 settings. The main character, victim of an accident while returning from a visit to the hospital to visit his dying mother, relives 15 memories in which he must find clues in order to resolve existential questions. If parenthood is at the heart of the game, other subjects are evoked (sisterhood, mourning).

Written by Florent Maurin and his sister, The Wreck originated from an experiment of the screenwriter. While returning from daycare with his daughter, he narrowly escapes a fatal accident. He then sees some memories of his life flash before his eyes. That's where he finds the idea for the game.

The Wreck is a little marvel available on iOS.You can dive in for free for 1h30 to see if you like the idea. Then, you will have to pay a few euros to go through with the experience. An editorial favorite.

• 17 apps awarded in 2024, including the first Vision Pro apps
• Kino (iPhone), Moises (iPad) and Adobe Lightroom (Mac) dominate the main categories
• Six apps distinguished for their cultural impact, particularly in accessibility and education

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