NEW DELHI-\u00a0\u00a0Apple has named two India apps \u2014 Katha Room and Guitar Wiz \u2014 among the finalists for the 2026 Apple Design Awards, recognizing innovation, inclusivity and creativity in app and game design across its global developer community, the company announced on May 19.<\/p>\n
Apple unveiled 36 contenders across six categories for this year\u2019s awards, which honor outstanding design experiences and technical achievement by developers on Apple platforms.<\/p>\n
Among the India-origin entries is Katha Room, a bedtime stories app inspired by Indian folklore that has been shortlisted in the Social Impact category.<\/p>\n
Apple described Katha Room as \u201ca bedtime stories app from India with rich, colorful art and a commitment to cultural representation\u201d. The app combines immersive sound design with visuals inspired by the traditional Gond art form to bring Indian folk stories to life.<\/p>\n
The other Indian contender is Guitar Wiz, an all-in-one toolkit for guitarists developed by Indian solo developer Bijoy Thangaraj using SwiftUI. The app has been recognized in the Inclusivity category for its accessibility-focused features, including VoiceOver integration, Dynamic Type support and Increased Contrast options.<\/p>\n
According to Apple, Guitar Wiz enables people of all abilities to play with greater autonomy by providing spoken guidance on pitch, chords and finger placements.<\/p>\n
The Apple Design Awards annually honor apps and games across categories including Delight and Fun, Inclusivity, Innovation, Interaction, Social Impact, and Visuals and Graphics.<\/p>\n
The finalists and their apps are available on the Apple Developer website and the App Store. (IANS)<\/p>\n