- Working with Apps
- Finding New Apps in the App Store
- Managing Installed Apps
- Multitasking on Your iPad
This chapter is from the book
This chapter is from the book
This chapter is from the book
Finding New Apps in the App Store
Where do you find new apps to use on your iPad? There’s one central source that offers apps from multiple developers—Apple’s App Store.
Browse and Search the App Store
Apple’s App Store is an online store that offers apps and games for iPads and iPhones. Most apps in the App Store are free or relatively low cost. It’s easy to find new apps by either browsing or searching.
Tap the App Store icon to open the App Store.
Tap the Today tab to view stories and recommendations about featured apps and games.
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Tap the Games tab to view new, top, and featured games for your iPad.
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Tap the Arcade tab to access the Apple Arcade subscription gaming service.
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Tap the Search tab to search for apps or games by name.
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Tap the Apps tab to view new, top, and featured apps.
Swipe from right to left to see more apps/games in each list.
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Scroll down to the bottom of the page to the Top Categories section to view apps/games by category.
Tap See All to view all categories.
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Tap a category to view apps/games in that category.
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Tap an app/game to view that item’s app panel.
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Purchase and Download Apps
Many apps in the App Store are free. Others you have to pay for.
Download a free app from the app panel by tapping the Get button. (If prompted, enter your Apple ID password.) Or...
Tap the price button for a paid app to initiate the purchase.
The next panel describes how to make the purchase. You may be prompted to confirm within that panel via a Purchase button or by double-pressing the On/Off button. Follow the instructions to make the purchase.
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