We tell you everything you need to know about the Apple app store.
The iPhone, iPad, and other devices in the Apple ecosystem have a large number of apps installed by default. The vast majority of them are very useful, while on the other hand there are other applications – such as Stock Market, Compass or Measures – which are hardly used on a daily basis by users.
Out of all these apps, there is one, and only one, that stands out considerably from the rest. We are talking about the App store, because thanks to it, Apple users can download and install their favorite applications.
In this article, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about the App Store, how it works, how to download and install apps, and all the information and settings it provides for Apple users.
What is the App Store?
If we had to define the Apple App Store in a quick and easy way, we could say that it is an “app app”. Technically, we would define it as a digital software distribution platform.
Basically, for anyone who is not familiar with the subject, this is an app that gives you the option of downloading other apps to install them on your device.
The App Store is available on all operating systems and on all Apple computers. You can find it in iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS and even tvOS.
How does the App Store work?
If the App Store is important, so too are app developers. Both are returned and one could not exist without the other. The developers are in charge of the creation and the App Store is in charge of the distribution.
The operation of the App Store is very simple: developers publish their creations in the App Store, users download applications offering benefits to developers and finally Apple receives a 30% commissionAlthough lately this has caused a lot of criticism and misunderstanding with development companies like Spotify or Epic Games.
Of course, Apple has set a series of limits to ensure the security of its systems and the privacy of its users. For example, some categories of apps are prohibited such as vaping apps, cryptocurrency mining apps, or emulators from other systems. In this way, the company with the bitten apple logo makes sure that there is no type of malware.
Additionally, before releasing an app to the App Store, developers see how their creations are subjected to exhaustive scrutiny by platform workers to ensure that every one of them complies with regulations.
How do I download and install apps from the App Store?
If we recently explained to you in detail how to fix the most uncomfortable situations of Apple’s mobile operating system or how to know exactly what size apps you download from the App Store, this time we’ll focus on offer you as much information as possible about how find, download and install applications from the Apple App Store.
To do this, we’ll start by mentioning each of the sections available in the App Store first.
The main “Today” screen
This area of the app shows us a series of articles in which Apple recommends lists of apps and games to download. In addition, many times they delight us with interviews with developers, tips for specific applications and many other curiosities on the App Store. Of course, in each of the articles you will have at your disposal buttons to download the applications from the App Store.
In the upper right corner of the main screen we find an icon with our Apple ID profile picture – or, failing that, with the initials of our name. If we click on the avatar, we will access our list of downloaded apps, all subscriptions, personalized recommendations, app updates and a panel to redeem codes or gift cards, send gift cards or add a balance to our account.
The games and applications section
These two sections are shown to download all the apps and games we want to find. Since in these categories we will have the possibility to see lists of applications sorted by categories and compilations with the best applications of the moment.
On the other hand, in the games and apps sections we can also find apps about to launch in the iOS and iPadOS App Store, by clicking on them we can book them before they land on the platform.
Apple Arcade
This section of the menu only refers to games and applications available on Apple Arcade, Apple’s streaming video game platform. There are over 180 games available which we can access through a monthly subscription of 4.99 dollars.
To look for
Finally, the App Store also gives us access to a search section in which we will have the possibility to search for specific applications. Of course, the section delights us with suggestions and recommendations.
Entering an application file in the App Store …
When you go to download an app from the App Store, its file appears in which the App Store provides us with a very good amount of information about it. At the top we have the title and name of the development company and, just below, a blue button with the text “Get” (or the price of the application) with which we can download it on our iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV or Apple Watch. The download method is very simple, the first time we will have to write the password of our Apple ID account, the rest of the time it will work with Touch ID or Face ID. Once the app is downloaded, it will automatically install on your device.
The app download tab of the App Store also provides information such as the ratings of other users, recommended age range, its rank in the category to which it belongs, the language and the size that it is. to keep busy. There is also a description of the app, screenshots and even demo videos on the tab. Finally, we find data about the developer and news of the latest update versions.
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