As we get closer to Christmas, many of us are trying to figure out what to give to our friends and family. A practical and potentially inexpensive solution is to give them an app, movie, book or digital disc if they have an iOS device. With this in mind today we will show you how make these gifts from the iTunes store or the App Store. Are you ready?

How to make a gift from iTunes

Step 1: Access iTunes.

Step 2: Find the app you want to give as a gift.

Step 3: Click on the arrow next to the word "buy" that will be found below the image of the App.

Step 4: Select the option «give this app away«.

Step 5: Enter the email address of the person who will receive your gift. Please note that you will be charged for each address you enter.

Step 6: Include a dedication (optional).

Step 7: Select the Reception date. For example, if you want to send an app for Christmas, put December 25 as the date and make sure it receives the mail at 12 o'clock at night on the 24th.

Step 8: Select a theme for your gift. There are many options available depending on the occasion.

Step 9: Confirm the order and click the button «Buy gift«. You will have to enter your Apple account information.

How to gift an app from the App Store

On the other hand, if you want to do this directly from the comfort of the App store on your iOS device, the steps to follow are the following:

Step 1: Open the App Store application.

Step 2: Select the application you want to give as a gift.

Step 3: Click on the share button at the top right of the screen. It has the appearance of a square with an arrow pointing upwards.

Step 4: Select the "gift" option from the pop-up window that appears.

Step 5: Write the email of the person you want to send your gift to.

Step 6: Include a personal message.

Step 7: Select the date on which you want to receive the email that will notify you of your gift.

Step 8: Select a subject for the email (It can be a Christmas theme, for example).

Step 9: Confirm the order by clicking on the "give away" button and confirm the details of the account associated with the iOS device you are using.

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