Why is my iPhone stuck on Connect to Itunes?

I tried to update my iPhone to the newest iOS but it shut off and now it is stuck at connect to iTunes. It says on my computer that i should restore the phone but i do not want all my apps deleted and i don't know if my phone is backed up to get it back or not. What should I do?

Recovery mode: Unplug iPhone>Leave iTunes open>Turn off iPhone Manually>Once iPhone is offhold down your HOME button for roughly 15 seconds>KEEP holding the home button while plugging the device in> CONTINUE to hold the home button and wait for iTunes to pop up a message that says it as detected an iPhone in recovery mode. As a side note it is important not to let go of the home button till you see the message on your computer.

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