If you’re like us, you occasionally have an iOS app that won’t update correctly, or you read about a new app in the iOS App Store and you just can’t find it. Both issues can usually be resolved with a force refresh of the App Store, here’s how.

1. Open the App Store on your iOS device. (Which, since you’re experiencing one of the above issues, you probably already have it open.)
2. Look down at the bottom of the App Store screen, you’ll see the Tab Bar, which has the following icons in it: “Featured,” “Top Charts,” “Explore,” “Search,” and “Updates.” Get ready to tap any of these icons.
3. Tap any of those five icons ten times. Tap it like you’re playing flappy bird.
4. Wait, as you see the App Store refresh itself.
5. Try your update, or look for the app again.

It’s been our experience that stuck updates may take a few refreshes to finally complete. Especially in the iPad version of the App Store app. In extreme cases, you may indeed be force to close the App Store app and try again.

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The App Store is not technically an internet browser in the vein of Safari or Google Chrome, but Apple’s storefront for its apps. Restoring purchases prompts for the user’s App Store credentials, which interrupts the flow of your app. In most cases, you only need to refresh the app receipt and deliver the products listed on the receipt. The refreshed receipt contains a record of the user’s purchases in this app, from any device the user's App Store account is logged into. Apr 20, 2011 In addition to what KiltedTim says, you can completely turn off any app, as opposed to simply putting it into 'suspended animation' 😉 by selecting another app or the Home screen. To turn off completely, double tap your Home button. In the resulting list of open apps, tap and hold on any of the icons until you see all of them begin to wiggle.

Note: You can also refresh the App Store by exiting the App Store app, going to the iOS 9 task switcher, closing the App Store app, and then restarting it, but the ten tap method is likely faster, especially since you’re already in the App Store when you need to refresh it.

(Original tip:Zachary Drayer via Twitter)

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• Apple combo drive or SuperDrive to create audio, MP3, or backup CDs; some non-Apple CD-RW recorders may also work. Songs from the Apple Music catalog cannot be burned to a CD.

Software:

• OS X version 10.10.5 or later
• 400MB of available disk space
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• PC with a 1GHz Intel or AMD processor with support for SSE2 and 512MB of RAM
• To play standard-definition video from the iTunes Store, an Intel Pentium D or faster processor, 512MB of RAM, and a DirectX 9.0–compatible video card is required
• To play 720p HD video, an iTunes LP, or iTunes Extras, a 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or faster processor, 1GB of RAM, and an Intel GMA X3000, ATI Radeon X1300, or NVIDIA GeForce 6150 or better is required
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• Screen resolution of 1024x768 or greater; 1280x800 or greater is required to play an iTunes LP or iTunes Extras
• 16-bit sound card and speakers
• Internet connection to use Apple Music, the iTunes Store, and iTunes Extras
• iTunes-compatible CD or DVD recorder to create audio CDs, MP3 CDs, or backup CDs or DVDs. Songs from the Apple Music catalog cannot be burned to a CD.

Software:

• Windows 7 or later
• 64-bit editions of Windows require the iTunes 64-bit installer
• 400MB of available disk space
• Some third-party visualizers may no longer be compatible with this version of iTunes. Please contact the developer for an updated visualizer that is compatible with iTunes 12.1 or later.
• Apple Music, iTunes Store, and iTunes Match availability may vary by country
• Apple Music trial requires sign-up and is available for new subscribers only. Plan automatically renews after trial.

iTunes is going places.

Visit the iTunes Store on iOS to buy and download your favorite songs, TV shows, movies, and podcasts. You can also download macOS Catalina for an all-new entertainment experience on desktop. Your library will transfer automatically to the new Apple Music app, Apple TV, and Apple Podcasts. And you’ll still have access to your favorite iTunes features, including your previous iTunes Store purchases, rentals, and imports and the ability to easily manage your library.

Music, TV, and podcasts
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iTunes forever changed the way people experienced music, movies, TV shows, and podcasts. It all changes again with three all-new, dedicated apps — Apple Music, Apple TV, and Apple Podcasts — each designed from the ground up to be the best way to enjoy entertainment on your Mac. And rest assured; everything you had in your iTunes library is still accessible in each app. iCloud seamlessly syncs everything across your devices — or you can back up, restore, and sync by connecting the device directly to your Mac.

The new Apple Music app is the ultimate music streaming experience on Mac.¹ Explore a library of 70 million songs, discover new artists and tracks, find the perfect playlist, download and listen offline, or enjoy all the music you’ve collected over the years. And find it all in your music library on all your devices.

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