Apple id Usename I've changed my Appleid username online but when updating an iphone app it still uses my old username

I've changed my online username, but when I update an app, the appleid sign is using my old username.

Because those apps are tied to your old apple id, since you purchase it with that id.

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  • HT5621 I have changed my apple id recently and the changes have been reflected on my iPad for both the apps store and the iCloud, however, my iphone still insist on using my old apple id for the iCloud while the app store is fine. how can i correct the pr

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    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4895
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