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App Store and iTunes Store Unavailable for Some Users Amid Service Outage [Update: Fixed]

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According to Apple's System Status page, the iTunes Store, the iOS App Store, and the Mac App Store are currently unavailable for some users, making it impossible to do things like purchase new apps and download app updates.

The System Status page indicates the outage has been ongoing since approximately 12:30 pm. Pacific Time, which corresponds to many reports on Twitter and other social networks about the downtime.

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Customers have been complaining about being unable to download apps and install app updates, with some complaints being attributed to the new iOS 10.2 update. The problem is an App Store problem rather than an issue with iOS 10.2, and should be resolved shortly.

Update: Apple's System Status page says the App Store, iTunes Store, and Mac App Store outage has ended and the services are functioning as normal.

Tags: App Store, iTunes Store

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AppleMad98004
123 months ago
In the mean time my Apple Watch keeps telling me to breathe.......
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Nr123*123
123 months ago
Did anyone else notice that emojis are beautifully redesigned and an extra 100 emoji have been added?

It's important to focus on the very important things. Like pointless ****ing emojis instead of bugs and software development.
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4God
123 months ago
It just works.... Except when it doesn't.
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farewelwilliams
123 months ago
it only affects users of the new macbook pro.

/s
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IowaLynn
123 months ago
AppStore unavailable as of Thurs 6PM CST
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mariusignorello
123 months ago
What makes you so special?!??!!?!!?!?

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I've already said too much. Tim is at my house threatening jail time for mentioning the unmentionable.
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