How do you get, gift, redeem, and otherwise enjoy apps and games on your iPhone and iPad? With the App Store app, of course!

The App Store was and is a revolution: A single place on every iPhone and iPad where you can find every app and every game for iPhone and iPad. From it, you can browse or search for new apps, download and buy new games, add to your wishlist, share and send to friends and family, redeem gift certificates and promo codes, and get refunds when and if you need them. And here’s how to use it!

How to download apps and games from the App Store

Getting your first iPhone or iPad is just the beginning. Thousands of developers have made over a million apps and games that can totally transform the device your holding in your hands. With each new app it can become your constant Facebook friend, your gateway to Snapchat, a tool to learn new languages, a way to brush up on math or science, your ticket to car services, a personal scanner, a way to edit documents on the go a…

Apple CEO Tim Cook will reportedly hold a fundraiser for Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton next month. Cook will host the event alongside Apple Environment, Policy, and Social Initiatives VP Lisa Jackson.

From Buzzfeed:

Cook, joined by Lisa Jackson, Apple’s vice president of environment, policy and social initiatives, will help raise money for the Hillary Victory Fund, according to an invitation obtained by BuzzFeed News. The fund is a joint fundraising committee that contributes to the Clinton campaign, the Democratic National Committee, and 38 state parties. The fundraiser will take place on August 24, with an address to be provided to guests.

Cook hosted a similar event for House Speaker Paul Ryan and other Republicans last month. As with that event, Cook will throw the Clinton fundraiser as a private citizen. While Cook and Apple have been willing to offer financial help to both Democrats and Republicans, the company declined to furnish technology or financ…

Get the most out of your Mac’s Menu bar with widgets that give you all the info you need at a glance.

Updated March, 2017: Added MenuCar for Uber.

The Menu bar on the Mac is a nearly forgotten bastion of productivity. With the right widgets, you can have access to some of your most important apps and info without having to pause your current activity. There are lots of great apps that also have useful Menu bar widgets, like Fantastical 2 and 1Password, but this list focuses specifically on apps whose sole purpose is to sit in your Menu bar and make your life easier.

Bumpr
MenuCar for Uber
DeskConnect
Browserism
iStat Menus 5
f.lux
iBetterCharge

Bumpr

Bumpr is a web browser and email client switcher. Once installed, you use it as your default email client and web browser and it acts as a gatekeeper whenever you click on a link. If you get a text message, chat, or email with a URL, when you click on it, you’ll be presented with the option to choose which browser you want to ope…

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Every Friday, the iTunes Store adds new music to its lineup. This week, check out DJ Khaled’s Major Key, discounts dance albums, and pre-order Bastille’s next album.

We kick off this week’s new music with Major Key, the new album from DJ Khaled exclusive to iTunes and Apple Music. Jake Own has release his latest album, American Love, as well. Also up for grabs is The Definition Of… from Fantasia. Finally, check out Stwo’s new EP, D.T.S.N.T.

Major Key – $10.99 – Download Now
American Love – $8.99 – Download Now
The Definition Of… – $9.99 – Download Now
D.T.S.N.T. EP – $3.99 – Download Now
The iTunes Store this week is discounting dance albums. The collection includes work from artists like Stromae, Avicii, Zedd, and Paula Abdul. Albums in the collection are available from $5.99.

Racine carrée – $5.99 – Download Now
True – $5.99 – Download Now
Clarity – $5.99 – Download Now
Forever Your Girl – $5.99 – Download Now
Pre-orders this week begin with Wild World, the next album fro…

Final Fantasy publisher Square Enix has launched its Apple Watch-exclusive RPG Cosmos Rings in the App Store for the price of $5.99.

The game is designed to offer a different experience compared to other mobile RPGs. Here’s a list of its features:

A dark and timeless world – The Goddess is gone and time has stopped. Now it’s up to you to traverse the Rift and stand against those who would see its flow stilled forever. Regrettably, the path to saving the Goddess of Time is not an easy one.
The past and present meet – Retro pixel art and the Apple Watch’s cutting edge graphics come together to tell an unforgettable story.
Simple, but engaging battles – While normal attacks are automatic, you must leverage powerful skills and strengthen your sword to make it through the Rift.
An Apple Watch experience – The power of time is in your hands. Simply use the Digital Crown to turn back the clock! Certain conditions may also earn you special messages.

$5.99 – Download now
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Nest has updated its app for iPhone and iPad, and amidst updates like spaces, which lets you group your Nest devices by room, or support for 1080p video from the Dropcam Pro, the company has added support for the Apple Watch. You can now control your Nest Thermostat right from your wrist.

Here’s everything you can expect with Nest 5.6:

Spaces groups your Nest products by room and lets you see all your cameras at once. And if you’re connected to Wi-Fi, shows you all of their live views.
Share a password protected live view of your camera. Now grandma can see what the kids are up to at video.nest.com.
1080p support for Dropcam Pro.
Automatic video quality adjustment helps make sure you get a continuous, clear picture.
We’ve also added support for Apple Watch. You can now control your Nest Thermostat from your wrist.

You can grab the latest update to Nest for iPhone and iPad from the App Store now.

Free – Download Now
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Former lead editor at Macworld, Jason Snell has covered Apple and other tech companies for two decades. You can find him at Six Colors, and the The Incomparable, Upgrade, and Clockwise podcasts.

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The iPad Pro wouldn’t be a good Apple product if it weren’t surrounded by a universe of accessories.

One of the things I love about the iPad Pro is that when it’s stripped down to its naked robotic core it’s a powerful, useful device in a small, easily-carried package. But the iPad Pro wouldn’t be an Apple product if it weren’t surrounded by a universe of accessories.

Every accessory adds functionality to the core product, but also complexity and weight. It’s a tricky balance, and here’s what I’ve found best suits my lifestyle.

Case, cover, and bag

Let’s talk protection. What you need depends on the lifestyle you lead. For me, an Apple Smart Cover has always been a must-have item — not only does it keep my screen from getting dirty or scratched, but it…

Blizzard has announced the next single-player expansion for its collectible RPG card game Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft. One Night in Karazhan, where players get invited to a big party, will be released on August 11.

Here’s how Blizzard describes the plot of the expansion:

Karazhan, long a potent nexus of arcane energies, is about to become the focal point of a very different kind of cosmic force. The wizard Medivh has used every bit of magic at his disposal to set up the most lavish and extravagant party of all time, and your name is on the guest list alongside the crème de la crème of Azeroth and beyond! With such an eclectic mix of attendees, it’s guaranteed that this party will be out of this world. But as you groove to the music and let the sights dazzle you, beware; one night in Karazhan, and even tough guys tumble. Keep your decks straight, your wits sharp, and above all, stay alive!

The new content and features of One Night in Karazhan include:

New Cards: M…