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App Store is Down for Many Users [Resolved]
If the App Store is currently down for you, you are not alone. Many users have indicated that the App Store is not working for them right now across devices like the iPhone, iPad, and Mac, preventing them from downloading apps after tapping the "Get" button.
The issues are not yet reflected on Apple's system status page, but thousands of customers have indicated they are affected on the Downd...
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Apple Says Some Users Experiencing iMessage and FaceTime Issues [Updated]
iMessage and FaceTime are acting up for some users, according to Apple's system status page.
Some users are "experiencing a problem" with iMessage and FaceTime, the page says. Apple says it is "investigating" and will provide a status update when possible.
The issues began shortly after 5 a.m. Pacific Time, according to Apple.
At this time, there does not appear to be a widespread...
App Store and More Down as Apple Services Suffer Widespread Outage [Updated]
A long list of Apple services are currently fully or partially down, including the App Store, Apple Music, Apple TV+, and more.
The full list of services experiencing outages for many customers, according to Apple's system status page:
App Store
Mac App Store
Apple Arcade
Apple Books
Apple Fitness+
Apple Music
Apple Podcasts
Apple Sports
Apple TV Channels
Apple TV+
App Store...
App Store, Apple Music, and Some Other Apple Services Currently Down [Resolved]
A few Apple services are currently down, including the App Store, Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, and more. Apple has yet to update its System Status page to reflect any outages, but we will update this post as more information becomes available.
Affected users received a "can't connect right now" error message when attempting to load or search for content across some Apple apps.
Update: It...
Apple Pay, Apple Card, and Apple Cash Experiencing Issues [Resolved]
Apple Pay, Apple Card, and Apple Cash are currently experiencing issues for some users, according to Apple's system status page.
The page notes that some users are experiencing unspecified issues with Apple Pay, while some Apple Card and Apple Cash features may not be available to some users right now. Apple ensures that purchases made with the Apple Card and Apple Cash will continue to be...
Apple Store is Down With Many Users Currently Experiencing Issues [Updated]
Apple's online store is currently down for many users around the world, as reflected on DownDetector.com. The store section of Apple's website and many individual product pages for the iPhone, iPad, and other devices are failing to load.
Apple's system status page does not yet indicate any issues with the online store. We'll update this story when more information is available or the outage...
iCloud Mail Currently Down for Some Users [Update: Fixed]
iCloud Mail has been experiencing an issue over the past few hours and is currently down for some users, according to Apple's system status page.
There have been a number of reports on Twitter and from MacRumors readers over the past few hours, although the volume of reports doesn't seem terribly high, so the issue may be affecting only a relatively small percentage of users.
User ...
Some iPhone Users Experiencing Issues With Apple Card Payments [Resolved]
If you have been experiencing issues with paying off your Apple Card today, you are not alone, as complaints are starting to mount online.
As noted by Aaron Zollo, host of the YouTube channel ZolloTech, some users attempting to make a payment towards their Apple Card are receiving an "Account Services Unavailable" error that says "Apple Pay services are currently unavailable."
It looks ...
Apple Says iCloud Mail is Currently Down for Some Users [Resolved]
iCloud Mail is experiencing an issue and is currently down for some users, according to Apple's system status page. The outage was noted by author Dan Moren and is also impacting one of our MacRumors editors.
Affected users may be unable to access their iCloud inbox, send or receive emails, or complete other tasks through the Mail app across Apple devices and the web.
Update: Apple's...
Apple Investigating 'Problem' With Podcasts App That Began April 29 [Now Resolved]
Apple's Podcasts platform is experiencing an "outage" for some users, according to the company's system status page.
"Users are experiencing a problem with this service," wrote Apple. "We are investigating and will update the status as more information becomes available." Apple says the undisclosed problem began on April 29.
Only some users are affected by the outage, according to Apple. ...
Apple Music, App Store, Apple TV+ and Other Services Are Currently Down [Update: Resolved]
Apple's system status page indicates that a handful of its services are currently down or experiencing issues, including Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple TV Channels, the App Store, the Mac App Store, the iTunes Store, and more.
The multi-service outage appears to be quite widespread and affects users on multiple devices, including the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV. However, not all users are ...
Apple Says iCloud and iMessage Experiencing Slowness
Some users may experience delays or slowness when using various iCloud services or sending messages using iMessage, according to Apple's system status page. The issues began within the last few hours.
We'll update this post once Apple indicates the issues have been fully...
Apple Music, App Store, iCloud, Apple.com, and Other Services Experiencing Issues [Resolved]
While not yet reflected on Apple's system status page, a number of Apple services are currently experiencing downtime or slow performance, including the App Store, Apple Music, iCloud, and the iTunes Store. Apple's website is also experiencing some issues, including its developer portal being unavailable right now.
The issues span multiple countries and extend to Apple's Mail and TV apps....
Apple Music, App Store, and Mac App Store Suffering Limited Outages Following iOS 13 and macOS Catalina Betas [Resolved]
Apple Music, the App Store, and the Mac App Store are experiencing outages affecting "some users," according to Apple's system status page, one day after Apple seeded the first betas of iOS 13 and macOS Catalina to developers.
Apple says some users are "experiencing a problem" with each service. The company is investigating and will update the statuses of each service as more information...
Apple Says Some iCloud Services Experiencing Slowness [Resolved]
Apple has updated its System Status page to reflect ongoing performance issues with a handful of iCloud services.
Apple says some users "may be experiencing slower than normal performance" when using the iCloud Drive, Notes, or Photos apps, while some users "may be experiencing a problem" with iCloud storage upgrades.
The issues began around 6 a.m. Pacific Time, according to Apple. We'll...
Apple Confirms Some Users Currently Unable to Access the App Store, Apple Music, and iTunes [Updated]
We're seeing an increasing number of reports across Reddit and Twitter from iOS 11 users who have been unable to access Apple services such as the App Store, Apple Music, and iTunes since as early as Thursday morning.
Apple's system status page does not yet reflect any issues with any of its services beyond Group FaceTime being temporarily unavailable.
The underlying cause is unclear....
PSA: Apple Maps Has Been Down Several Hours, Directions and Search Not Working [Update: Resolved]
If you are attempting to navigate with Apple Maps right now, you may be unable to do so, as the service appears to be experiencing downtime.
"Directions Not Available," the app says, when attempting to search for or navigate to destinations. "Route information is not available at this moment."
The issue appears to be widespread, with many users reporting that Apple Maps is down across...
Apple Says App Store, iTunes, and Some Other Services Experiencing 'Intermittent Issues' [Resolved]
Apple has updated its System Status page to indicate that some users may be experiencing "intermittent issues" with the App Store, iTunes, Apple Music, and select other services in the United States and other countries.
The issues began shortly before 11 a.m. Pacific Time on Thursday, according to Apple. During this time, some iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV users may be unable to access the ...
Apple's iCloud Backup Service Experiencing Outage
According to Apple's System Status website and multiple reports sent in by MacRumors readers, Apple's iCloud Backup service is unavailable for some users. Apple's site says iCloud backup is down for "less than 1 percent of users," but those affected have been unable to restore from an iCloud backup since yesterday.
Customers impacted by the iCloud outage who attempt to restore an iOS device...
Apple Online Store Going Down for 'Maintenance' Tomorrow Morning Ahead of Rumored Product Updates
Apple has updated its System Status page to indicate that its online store will be "updated and unavailable" due to "maintenance" tomorrow, Tuesday, March 21, between 3:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.
The timing of the downtime is notable given that Apple is rumored to launch new products as early as this week. Moreover, Apple commonly issues press releases at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time,...