WWDC24: Apple Design Awards 2024 Winners Announced and Two Apps I Personally Missed
Check out the winners of the 2024 Apple Design Awards announced at WWDC24. Which nominees are you disappointed didn't win? Mine is the Arc Search app.
Jun 07, 2024
Before WWDC24, Apple announced the winners of its 2024 Design Awards.
Bears Gratitude won for Joy and Fun, NYT Games won for Inclusion, Procreate Dreams won for Innovation, and Gentler Streak won for Social Impact. Each winner stood out for their user experience and design innovation. ๐
You can check out the winners at the link above.
I thought I'd share a few of the shortlisted apps that didn't win that I use or have used.
I use Arc primarily on my Mac, so it's a shame that the Arc Search app didn't win.
WHAT THE CAR? - Delight and Fun
The "WHAT THE CAR?" app is a game developed by Triband ApS and requires iOS 13.5 or later. The game is different from traditional racing games, where you control a car with legs instead of wheels and go on various adventures.
Key features
- New Episode: Sandstorm**: The latest update adds a massive new episode. Dodge sandstorms, avoid bear traps, and enjoy new challenges.
- Diverse Levels: Hundreds of unique levels to drive through: jump, jetpack, climb buildings, deliver packages, and more.
- Exploration elements: Explore multiple islands to meet new friends, find hidden treasures, and challenge yourself with puzzles.
- Create your own levels: Create your own levels to share with friends and family, or enjoy levels created by other players.
- Co-play daily levels: Challenge yourself to a new level every day and see your best times with the ghost racing feature.
- Compatibility: Compatible with a wide range of Apple devices, including iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Vision, and more.
This game is for fun and does not help with real driving skills - the developers don't even own a car. The game will bring you lots of adventure and laughter!
Arc Search - Interaction
Arc is the browser that I personally use as my main browser on my Mac, overtaking Safari. On mobile, there's a browser app of the same name, and Arc Search is the AI-enhanced version.
Arc Search is an app that provides a modern, AI-powered mobile browsing experience that helps users find answers faster. The app cuts through the clutter of the internet and condenses webpages into concise insights with intuitive AI summarisation. Key features include "BROWSE FOR ME" and "PINCH TO SUMMARISE", which simplify the user's search journey.
Key features
- BROWSE FOR ME: AI browses the web on your behalf and provides a summary of the information you need.
- PINCH TO SUMMARISE: Get a quick summary of any webpage.
- BLOCK ADS & INTERRUPTIONS: Always block ads, trackers, GDPR pop-ups, and banners for a distraction-free web experience.
- AUTO TAB ARCHIVING: Automatically archives inactive tabs to maintain a clean browsing experience.
- Reader mode: Minimises distractions for a focused experience.
- Privacy: Protect your online activity with advanced privacy modes and a security tab.
- Call Arc: A feature that allows users to perform searches with their voice, allowing them to speak their query as if they were on the phone and instantly hear search results.
- Auto-open keyboard settings: Allows you to set the auto-open keyboard feature based on your preferences.
Arc Search is developed by The Browser Company, a New York-based company that strives to make your browsing experience better. The app is available for iOS 16 and later, and Arc Browser for Mac is also available
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