Apple’s status page indicates that an issue has been resolved. The company was set to announce the Video Music Awards (VMAs) nominees alongside MTV, but many of its services are currently down. This includes the iOS and Mac App Store, Apple Music (and Beats1), Apple TV, the iBooks Store, and several iTunes-related services such as iTunes in the Cloud, iTunes Match, the iTunes Store, iTunes U, and the Podcasts app. iCloud services remain operational, so users should be able to save and retrieve their documents, calendar events, contacts, and other stored information.
Beats1, which was supposed to announce the VMAs nominees this morning at 7 AM PT, encountered issues with loading stations. The cause of the service disruption is unclear, but it could potentially be related to the broader VMAs-related services going down. MTV proceeded as planned and shared the nominees on Twitter when Beats1 was expected to announce them.
This incident follows a table summarizing the affected services:
| Affected Services | |
|————————||
| Apple Store Services | Some users are experiencing problems with the following services: |
App Store, Mac App Store, iOS, iPadOS, Apple TV, Apple Music, Beats1, Apple Podcasts, iBooks, iTunes in the Cloud, iTunes Match, the iTunes Store, iTunes U
Additional information can be found on Apple’s status page.
Background Information
Romain Dillet: Senior Reporter at TechCrunch
Romain Dillet is a Senior Reporter at TechCrunch with over 3,000 articles on technology and tech startups to his name. He has established himself as an influential voice on the European tech scene, known for his deep background in startups, privacy, security, fintech, blockchain, mobile, social media, and related fields.
With twelve years of experience at TechCrunch, Romain Dillet is one of the familiar faces of the tech publication. His career began at TechCrunch when he was just 21, and since then, he has become a well-known figure in the tech industry. Based in Paris, many in the tech ecosystem consider him the most knowledgeable tech journalist in town.
Romain’s expertise extends beyond journalism; he is also a developer with a strong understanding of the technical aspects of Apple products. His deep historical knowledge of the computer industry spans 50 years, allowing him to provide insightful commentary on technological advancements and trends over time.
Additional Tech News
TechCrunch covers a wide range of topics in hardware, software, gadgets, and more. Here are some highlights:
- Hardware: The latest developments in gaming consoles, such as the Nintendo Switch 2, include rumors and facts about new features.
- Drones: The DJI Flip camera drone is available for purchase at $439, fully foldable and capable of capturing high-quality footage.
- AI: The Biden administration’s proposed regulations on exporting AI chips represent a sweeping new set of restrictions in the tech industry.
These updates reflect the breadth of coverage TechCrunch provides to keep readers informed about the latest trends and issues in the technology sector.
