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CNET How To - Disable lock screen app suggestions on iOS 8

2014-09-18
a new feature in iOS 8 uses your location to determine if there's a nearby business with an iOS app in the App Store if an app is relevant based on your current location it will recommend the app on your lock screen or in the app switcher for example when you're near Starbucks you'll notice a small Starbucks app icon in the lower left corner of your lock screen touching it and sliding up the icon don't either launch the app on your device or take you to the App Store where you can download it although this feature is enabled by default it takes only a few seconds to turn it off go into the settings and click on iTunes and App Store from the list of options at the bottom of the page you will find two switches my apps and App Store the first one allows for alerts for apps you currently have installed while the other alerts you about apps from the App Store slide one or both switches to the off position based on your personal taste for more tips and tricks like this be sure to check out how to see Netcom you can also reach out to me on Twitter with any questions or comments I'm Dan Gracia prasena thanks for watching
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