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> Very old apps don’t work

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32-bit apps won’t run on iOS 11. If you’re concerned about downloadin­g an old app that’s still in the store, look out for a gray banner at the top of its page that explains “The developer of this app needs to update it to work with iOS 11.”

If an incompatib­le app was installed before you upgraded iOS, the same explanator­y message will appear in a dialog that includes a Learn More button. Tapping that button takes you to a page in Settings that lists all of the incompatib­le apps on your device.

That page is accessible at any time by going to Settings > General > About. If there’s no chevron to the right of Applicatio­ns there, no incompatib­le apps are installed. This doesn’t check past purchases that aren’t installed.

The Today page

This features fresh content that’s updated daily, including Apple’s picks of an app and a game, themed roundups, and tips on how to use promoted apps. Not checked the store for a few days? Just scroll down to catch up on what you’ve missed.

Editorial pages

Tap an item on the Today page to get insight into the story behind an app. You can download apps straight from these pages, or tap one’s name or icon to go to its regular App Store listing – to check device compatibil­ity, say. At the bottom of each story is an option to share a link to it.

Return to the top

Rather than reach for the X at the top right, scroll to the top of a story and swipe down to return to the Today page.

ignore games or apps

Don’t care about games? Perhaps it’s work that’s the low priority on your iPhone. Thankfully, Apple has split apps and games into separate tabs, including charts of paid and free items, and their various categories. easier-to-find details

App listings use large headlines to guide your eyes. Under “Supports” lower down the page you’ll find clear icons and descriptio­ns of iCloud and iOS features an app works with, such as Wallet and Family Sharing. app compatibil­ity Scroll down to Compatibil­ity to find out in an instant whether an app works on the device you’re using. Tap to see the minimum iOS version needed, and other compatible devices. search results

Search for a developer’s name and it’ll appear as a result in its own right. Developers’ listings are also improved to highlight the most recent release, which is great if you‘re a fan of a particular game maker, such as Sega. Browse by device

Further down a company’s page you’ll see its apps under headlines for different Apple devices, so you can easily find out whether you can play on Apple TV, and what iMessage apps and stickers are available.

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