Apple's Online Store Is Down
Apple experienced a widespread outage affecting developers and end users. The disruption impacted the App Store, iTunes Store, and other services. These issues have since been fixed.
What changed
Reports indicate a service outage following the previous update on Apple Upgrade leasing.
Live updates
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Apple Services Face Widespread Outage
confidence 70%Apple experienced a widespread outage affecting developers and end users. The disruption impacted the App Store, iTunes Store, and other services. These issues have since been fixed.
Still unconfirmed:
- Apple services including the App Store and iTunes Store were down for some users for the second time in a week.
- Apple revenue and profits beat expectations due to iPhone sales, though services missed targets.
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Apple Launches Klarna-Backed Device Leasing Program
confidence 100%Apple introduced a new leasing program called Apple Upgrade. The service uses Klarna to provide device financing. It is currently available in the U.S. but not in Canada.
What's confirmed:
- Apple launched a device leasing program called Apple Upgrade backed by Klarna.
- The Apple Upgrade program is available in the U.S.
Still unconfirmed:
- Apple Upgrade is not available for Canadians.
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Apple Resolves Service Outages for Music and TV
confidence 100%Apple has fixed technical issues that affected Apple TV, Apple Music, and other services. The company confirmed the resolution via its Developer website. These outages follow a previous disruption to the Apple online store.
What's confirmed:
- Apple stated that all problems listed on its Developer website have been resolved.
- Outages affected Apple TV, Apple Music, and other services for some users.
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Apple Online Store Returns with Price Increases
confidence 90%Apple's online store experienced a temporary outage while the company performed updates. The store has since returned to service. This restoration coincided with significant price hikes for Macs and iPads.
What's confirmed:
- Apple's online store went down with a message stating "We'll be right back" and "We're making updates."
- The Apple Store is back online with significant price increases affecting Macs and iPads.
Still unconfirmed:
- The outage may have been related to the launch of the 2026 Back to School program or new devices.
- Price increases may be linked to the cost of the artificial intelligence boom.