Update iPhone Apps With App Store
The most common way to keep apps updated on your iPhone is with the built-in App Store app. To do this, tap the Updates tab in the bottom menu and choose Update All to update the apps that require updates. You can also select UPDATE next to any app to update only that app.
Enable Automatic Updates for iPhone Apps
Ever since iOS 7, the iPhone has been able to update apps automatically whenever developers release a new version. This means you never have to tap the update button again; just enjoy the most current apps all the time. This is great in terms of efficiency, but if you’re not careful it can also result in downloading large files over cellular networks, which can quickly use up your monthly data limit. Here’s how to turn on automatic app updates and conserve your data:
Use iTunes to Update iPhone Apps
If you spend a lot of time in iTunes, update your apps in iTunes and sync them to your iPhone.
Background App Refresh
There’s another way to keep your apps updated: Background App Refresh. This feature, introduced in iOS 7, doesn’t download the latest version of an app but instead refreshes apps with new content so that you always have the latest information. This isn’t the same as updating the app, but it’s still very useful. If Background App Refresh is turned on for the Twitter app, for example, and you always check Twitter while eating breakfast at 7 AM, the phone learns this pattern and, if the feature is turned on, refreshes your Twitter feeds before 7 AM so that you see the most up-to-date content when you launch the app. Here’s how to turn on Background App Refresh:
