From A Passion Project To An Apple Award: Guitar Wiz Makes India Proud

US technology giant Apple has recognised Guitar Wiz, an app created by Indian developer Bijoy Thangaraj, with a 2026 Apple Design Award in the inclusivity category.

The award honours the app’s efforts to make guitar learning more accessible for people with different abilities and experience levels.

Apple announced winners across categories, including inclusivity, innovation, interaction, social impact, delight and fun, and visuals and graphics.

The awards celebrate developers who deliver exceptional user experiences across Apple’s ecosystem.

Designed for both beginners and experienced musicians, Guitar Wiz offers an all-in-one platform with spoken guidance on tuning, chords, pitch recognition and finger placement.

The app helps users learn and practise independently while building confidence in their musical skills.

Apple recognised the app for its strong focus on accessibility and inclusive design.

Guitar Wiz uses accessibility features such as Dynamic Type, Increased Contrast, and Differentiate Without Colour to improve usability for users with diverse needs.

Apple praised the app for making music education more accessible through its intuitive design.

Susan Prescott, Apple’s Vice President of Worldwide Developer Relations, said the winners reflect outstanding creativity and innovation.

The award adds to the growing global recognition of India-origin apps and highlights Apple’s continued focus on accessibility and inclusive technology.

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