iPhone Basics

Updating apps

Over time, many apps receive updates from the app's developer. Updates usually help an app run more smoothly and may even introduce new features. When an update is available for any of your installed apps, a notification badge will appear on the App Store icon on the Home screen.

The notification badge indicates available app updates

To update an app:

1. Open the App Store, then tap Updates in the bottom-right.
2. A list of available updates will appear. To update an app, tap Update. You can also tap Update All to install all available updates.
   Updating apps

To update apps automatically:

If you prefer, you can set all updates to install automatically.

1. Open Settings from the Home screen, then tap iTunes & App Store.
   Tapping iTunes & App Store
2. Turn on the Updates control. Your apps will be updated automatically whenever your iPhone is connected to a Wi-Fi network.
   Enabling automatic updates