Apple has finally unveiled the name of the contenders for its App Store Awards 2023, which is known for highlighting the best applications and games in different categories. A dedicated team of Apple has chosen over 40 apps and games for their performance, uniqueness and originality.

Among the categories are Apple Watch App of the Year, Apple TV App of the Year, iPad App and Game of the Year, Mac App and Game of the Year, and Apple Arcade Game of the Year. The forthcoming weeks will see the winners announced.

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Notable candidates for iPhone App of the Year include Flighty, Duolingo, and AllTrails, which provide users with chances for skill development and adventure. In the meantime, the iPhone Game of the Year finalists, which provide captivating experiences and gorgeous graphics, are Afterplace, Honkai: Star Rail, and Vampire Survivors.

Concepts, DaVinci Resolve, and Pret-a-Makeup are among the iPad App of the Year candidates that encourage users to express their creativity in a variety of media. Eggy Party, Lost in Play, and Pocket City 2 were considered for iPad Game of the Year.

The goal of the candidates for Mac App of the Year, Linearity Curve, Photomator, and Portal, is to encourage concentration and creativity. ELEX II, Lies of P, and Return to Monkey Island are vying for first place in the Mac Game of the Year category.

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Planny, SmartGym, and Tide Guide are among the finalists for Apple Watch App of the Year, providing consumers with easy access to information on their wrists. The three candidates for Apple TV App of the Year, FitOn, MUBI, and Bugsnax, offer amazing experiences on a large screen.

Cityscapes, Hello Kitty Island Adventure, and stich are among the Apple Arcade Game of the Year nominees, providing hours of amusement. Apple Fellow Phil Schiller praised the contenders, with the winners to be announced later this month.