Under the motto “Loved by millions. Created by the best.” Apple announced the best apps and games of 2019 in the App Store last night.
At a special event in New York City, Apple announced the best apps and games of 2019 for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV to select press representatives and developers.
Developers around the world are inspiring us all with innovative apps that have the power to influence culture and change our lives, and that's as true as ever this year. The winners of the 2019 App Store Best Apps and Games reflect our global desire for connection, creativity, and fun.
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Apps of the Year 2019
This year the app “Spectre Camera“ was named the best iPhone app by Lux Optics. The camera application was developed by the makers of the popular Halid camera app. The special feature: It uses AI technology to take professional photos with long exposure times quickly and easily. The drawing application “Flow by Moleskine“ took first place in the best iPad app category. “Flow by Moleskine” is an advanced drawing app that offers different types of brushes that users can use to take notes or even create incredible drawings. In addition, Flow offers customizable gestures and unique combinations of strokes and colors. The best Mac app of 2019 is “Affinity Publisher” by Serif Labs. The company is known for its advanced applications in the areas of image editing and illustration. But with “Affinity Publisher” remarkable features were introduced that allow the creation of layouts for books, newspapers, magazines and more. Of course, Apple TV cannot be left out here. “The Explorers” was chosen as the best tvOS app in 2019. The Explorers is an interactive app for exploring the earth using photos and videos. Whether you are a photographer or videographer, amateur or expert, scientist, association, artist or frequent traveler - everyone can upload their recordings in this app and share them with the community. The content can be admired on Apple TV, iPhone and iPad.
Games of the Year 2019
In addition to useful applications, games are of course a must, as they are an essential part of the App Store. But which games were really convincing in 2019? We'll tell you. Sky: Children of the Light is considered the best iPhone game in 2019. The title was particularly impressive with its graphics. Hyper Light Drifter from Abylight was named the best iPad game of 2019. The action-adventure RPG has received several awards for its unique visual art. In the Mac App Store, the title GRIS by Devolver secure the first place. The adventure tells the story of a girl who is lost in her own world. As the story progresses, Gris grows emotionally and learns to see her world in new ways and explore it through skills on new paths that reveal themselves to her. But which title is considered the best in 2019 for Apple TV? The answer is: Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap. The game from DotEmu is a remake of the original game from 1989 and offers a mix of exploration, action and adventure!
Apple Arcade
Of course, Apple's newest service - Apple Arcade - cannot be left out. Here too, there is a clear winner. Sayonara Wild Hearts took first place. Sayonara Wild Hearts is a dreamy arcade game about motorcycling, skateboarding, dance battles, laser shooting, sword swinging and breaking hearts. The action takes place in a music video. (Image: Apple)
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