Have you ever been browsing through the App store and discovered an application that you thought would be perfect for someone? With the new iPhone 4 and iOS 4, you can send an app to someone as a gift and all they need to do is download it from the app store. http://www.apple.com/iphone/softwareupdate/ Similar to sending a song or movie from iTunes, you can purchase the app and the recipient can download it for free. This page will illustrate how to send an application as a gift using the app store so that you can surprise your friends or family with a complimentary app for their iPhone.

Before you can gift an app from the App store, be sure you have the following:http://www.apple.com/iphone/softwareupdate/

1. An iPhone 4 or iPhone 3/3G with the iOS 4 software update
2. iTunes/App Store account including your credit card information
3. The email address of the person you'd like to send an app to

Once you have these items in place, you are ready to send a gift app from the App Store.

Once you are ready to start sending gift applications, these steps will walk you through the process.http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to-gift-app-using-app-store-your-iphone-4g-hd-379670/

1. On your iPhone, tap the App Store icon
2. Browse for the app or game that you would like to send
3. Scroll to the bottom of the screen, and choose Gift This App
4. You'll be asked to sign in to your account to verify the purchase
5. You will then be taken back to the requested app, scroll to the bottom of the screen and click next
6. The next screen will be the recipient information
7. Enter their name and email address
8. You can also include a personal message for them to read when they receive your gift
9. You will be prompted once more to Buy Gift

Once you have selected to buy the gift, it will be on its way to the lucky recipient.

With the App store and iTunes, there is more than one way to send someone the gift of apps. If you don't have an iPhone and would still like to purchase apps for someone who does, you can purchase an iTunes gift card for them. This card is redeemable online at the iTunes store. Once they have redeemed the card online, the balance will remain on their account, and will decrease as they purchase apps, songs or other features from the App store. iTunes gift cards can be purchased in many major supermarkets and department stores where iPods are sold. http://www.apple.com/itunes/gifts/

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1. How to Use Multitasking on the iPhone 4
2. How to Use Folders on the iPhone 4
3. How to Create Playlists on the iPhone 4
4. How to Change Wallpaper on the iPhone 4
5. How to Use Facetime Video Chat on the iPhone 4
6. How to Set up email Accounts on the iPhone 4
7. How to Use the Front Facing Camera on the iPhone 4
8. How to Send an Application as a Gift Using the App Store
9. How to Use iBooks on the iPhone 4
10. How to Record and Share Voice Memos on the iPhone 4
11. How to Adjust Notifications on the iPhone 4
12. How to Adjust Spotlight Search on the iPhone 4
13. How to Change Default Search Engine on the iPhone 4
14. How to Take Pictures with Front Facing Camera on the iPhone 4
15. How to Delete an App on the iPhone 4
16. How to Add Picture to Contact on the iPhone 4
17. How to Erase Your iPhone 4
18. How to Reboot the iPhone 4
19. How to Take a Screenshot With the iPhone 4