iOS 476: 2019 Apps & Games of the Year

On this week's iOS Today with Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent:

  • iOS Apps & Games of the Year:
  • iPhone App of the Year: Spectre Camera by Lux Optics
  • iPad App of the Year: Flow by Moleskine
  • Apple TV App of the Year: The Explorers by The Explorers Network
  • iPhone Game of the Year: "Sky: Children of the Light" by thatgamecompany
  • iPad Game of the Year: "Hyper Light Drifter by Abylight S.L.
  • Apple TV Game of the Year: "Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap" by DotEmu
  • Apple Arcade Game of the Year: "Sayonara Wild Hearts" by Simogo
  • App Trend of 2019: Storytelling Simplified:
  • Anchor by Anchor FM
  • Canva: Stories & Video Maker by Canva
  • Unfold by Unfold Creative
  • Steller by Expedition Travel Advisor
  • Spark Camera by Dayworks
  • Over by Over, Inc.
  • Wattpad by Wattpad Corp.
  • Game Trend of 2019: Blockbusters Reimagined:
  • "Mario Kart Tour" by Nintendo
  • "Dr. Mario World" by Nintendo
  • "Minecraft Earth" by Mojang
  • "Pokémon Masters" by DeNA Co
  • "Assassin's Creed Rebellion" by Ubisoft
  • "Gears POP!" by Microsoft Corporation
  • "The Elder Scrolls: Blades" by Bethesda
  • "Alien: Blackout" by D3PA
  • "Call of Duty: Mobile" by Activision Publishing
  • News: Incognito Mode on Google Maps, Apple Card gets interest-free iPhone installment plan and 6% discount on Apple products until the end of the year, Lightroom for iOS adds direct import functionality, Apple leads in wearables market, the Apple Store app gets a redesign, and Apple's Clips app gets a Memoji and Animoji update.
  • Viewer Feedback: Why Apple doesn't update its stock apps as often as third-party apps update and the iPhone mount and selfie stick Leo used in iOS Today 475.
  • GRIPT Secure Smartphone Tripod Adapter
  • K-Tek Pro Tadpole
  • Leo's App Cap: myNoise
  • Mikah's App Cap: Pluto

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

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