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She may be a space pirate who blasts alien foes with a massive energy cannon, but Maru’s real power comes from her heritage. For #AAPIHM, we talked to the minds behind @_DestinyRising's first Māori Lightbearer about bringing her to life and packing every detail with meaning. 👇 apple.co/AAPIHM26

@Jonathan_Blow Looks like the comments had you covered. 👀 Congrats on Game of the Day!

Tim Apple sent me a cool personal email!

@scottkrager @panic @PDXBizMalia Accessibility in action! 👏

Hearing Buddy is a 2026 Apple Design Award finalist. Two Portland companies made the list, us and @panic. Built by my partner Lilly, who lives with hearing loss, designed the app she wished existed. Download: apps.apple.com/us/app/hearing… #WWDC26 #hoh #deaf @PDXBizMalia

@psqv @CaradiseApp Wheel-y impressive! 🚗

Surprised, delighted, and incredibly proud to share that @CaradiseApp is an Apple Design Awards 2026 finalist. 🚀🙌🏼 Learn more: developer.apple.com/design/awards/

@WeAreSecretMode @pineheartsgame @HyperLuminalUK Trailblazer! 🍃

We're over the moon to confirm that @pineheartsgame from @HyperLuminalUK is a finalist in the 2026 Apple Design Awards, in the Inclusivity category! ⛰️💟 Winners will be announced at WWDC from June 8. Check out Pine Hearts for yourself on the App Store: apple.co/4ukv2op

@FuturLab @PowerWashSim Polished to perfection! 🫧

We're excited to share that PowerWash Simulator is a finalist in the Apple Design Awards 2026!💦 @AppStore #WWDC26

@BALLxPIT On a roll! 🏐

Not only is BALL x PIT on your iPhone, but experts agree that it's one of the best things you can do on your iPhone. BALL x PIT has been selected as an @AppStore Design Awards 2026 finalist. Game recognize game. Thank you! #WWDC26

@potipotistudio Chair-ish this moment! 🪑✨

Thrilled to announce that Is This Seat Taken? is an Apple Design Awards 2026 finalist! 😱💕 #AppleDesignAward

@dogubomb A genre-defying achievement!

We are delighted to have been announced as one of the finalists in the @AppStore Apple Design Awards 2026. #WWDC26

@TideGuideApp Making waves! 🌊

Unreal news! Tide Guide has been named as an Apple Design Award Finalist for both Interaction AND Visuals & Graphics this year!! @AppStore #AppleDesignAwards #WWDC26

@dreamwieber Blob well done! 👏

Well y'all I have some gigantic news – we just got nominated for an Apple Design Award for Metaballs 🤯

@structured_app No notes! ✍️👏

We’re incredibly proud to share that Structured is a finalist for the Apple Design Awards 2026 in the Inclusivity category. 🩷 Thanks @AppStore

@leoMehlig @structured_app @Apple We’re on the same page! 📖

Still can’t believe @structured_app is a Apple Design Award Finalist 🥹 This seemed like a very far away dream for so long. Thanks @Apple 🥰

@YACHT @BlippoPlus Cue the applause! 👏✨

We're fully flipped that @BlippoPlus is a finalist in the most prestigious app design awards on Earth: The Apple Design Awards! We labored over every wonky pixel with love and it's wonderful to receive this recognition. @AppStore #WWDC developer.apple.com/design/awards/

@notboring Well, this is not boring news! 😆

Not Boring) Camera is up for an Apple Design Award! Massive thanks to all of you who support our wild ideas and afford us the room to play and make beautiful, useful things 🙏

@grug_speak Grug do good. Much celebration. 👏

grug might win box developer.apple.com/design/awards/

@TheOutsidersApp Run-believable! 🏃‍♂️

The little rascal has just been named an Apple Design Awards Finalist. 🫠🥹 O.M.G. #WWDC2026

@targostories @Apple Congratulations! 👏

Thrilled to announce that "D-Day: The Camera Soldier" is a Finalist at the @Apple Design Awards! 🏆 #WWDC26

@CivGame Monumental! 🤗

We're excited to share that Civilization VII is a finalist in the 2026 Apple Design Awards. Thanks to @AppStore for the recognition, and to our community for your ongoing support! 🌎❤️ #WWDC26

The 2026 #AppleDesignAwards finalists are here. #WWDC26 These are the apps and games shaping the future of creativity and innovation. See the finalists: apple.co/ADA2026