Apple Design Awards 2024: Best Design, Innovation, and Functionality Apps and Games

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Delight and Fun

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Delight and Fun

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Inclusivity

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Inclusivity

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Innovation

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Interaction

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Interaction

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Social Impact

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Social Impact

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Visuals and Graphics

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Visuals and Graphics

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Spatial Computing

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Spatial Computing

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