Change of primary email in Apple ID

I have changed my primary email in my Apple ID and have updated it on iTunes. But my iPhone will not allow any app updates as it is still trying to use the old Apple ID. Every time I try it just says that the Apple ID is invalid. What else do I have to change to make this work?
Many thanks if someone could help??

As far as I know changing the primary adress will not affect any purchases. Since it is the primary email, it should change any other Apple related accounts, eg: Game Center, iMessage, FaceTime.
Try searching the Apple Support website for more information under the iTunes section.

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