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Apple refreshed its popular App Store at WWDC on Monday.

The newly updated store will offer improved search functionality, as well as app bundles, app previews and a new developer-friendly feature called TestFlight.

App previews allow developers to include a short preview video next to the app, giving potential downloaders a look at how it functions before making a purchase.

App bundles will allow developers to offer multiple apps for purchase in one bundled purchase price and download.

“I do read your emails,” Apple CEO Tim Cook said in response to WWDC audience members’ enthusiastic reaction to the new feature. “Users can buy multiple apps at a discounted price with just one tap.”

Apple also unveiled a new Explore tab designed to help users more easily find the apps they’re looking for. What’s more, the company added Related Searches and Trending Searches, options for those simply browsing popular apps to try out.

For developers, one of the biggest surprises was TestFlight, a free feature that will allow devs to offer pre-release beta testing for end-users.

Apple also introduced Family Sharing, a feature that will allow up to six families to browse and share app purchases, including those made on iBooks and iTunes, as well as photos and calendar information.

The update will be available immediately for developers, and in the fall as a free update to the general public.

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Source: http://mashable.com/2014/06/02/apple-revamps-app-store-with-better-search-preview-videos-and-beta-testing/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=rss