Apple Store Apps Adds iPhone Upgrade Eligibility Notification

Apple released Apple Store 2.6 for the iPhone and iPod touch on Tuesday, adding the ability to receive notifications when iPhone owners are eligible for upgrades. The APple Store app lets users purchase products, set up in-store appointments, and more.

The Apple Store app now alerts you when you're eligible for a new iPhoneThe Apple Store app now alerts you when you're eligible for a new iPhone

Along with iPhone upgrade eligibility notifications, version 2.6 also added notification for order shipments and deliveries. What it still doesn't offer, however, is an iPad-native interface.

The Apple Store app is free and is available at Apple's iTunes-based App Store.