Is the App Store down? Is iCloud down? How to check Apple system status
If you’re having trouble connecting to the App Store, iTunes Store, iCloud, or another of Apple’s systems, here’s how to see if there’s an outage.
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Some customers can now use Apple Pay for their App Store, iTunes, Apple Music, Apple Books and iCloud purchases
Users in eight countries are now able to set up Apple Pay as their payment method for purchases tied to their Apple ID.
Apple acknowledges temporary issues with Apple Music, App and iTunes Stores
It’s not just you—some people are reporting difficulty accessing App Store and iTunes Store while Apple Music seems to be down, too.
Apple launches carrier billing for Apple ID purchases in a further seven countries
Carrier billing is a convenient payment method for Apple ID that charges iTunes and App Store purchases to your mobile phone bill (or deducts them from your prepaid amount).
Netflix is testing how to bypass iTunes billing
Netflix is apparently looking into ways to boost revenue by bypassing iTunes billing, including handling future subscription payments from Apple users through its website.
How to use Mac content caching to save bandwidth, speed up iCloud access & more
Content caching reduces bandwidth usage and speeds up downloads on supported iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV devices by storing updates, apps and other content on your designated computer. Here’s how to set up and use content caching in macOS.
Dutch users gain iDEAL support for buying apps, media & subscriptions with local banks
iDeal, a Dutch-only online payment service, can now be used to purchase iTunes credit and use it to cover app and media purchases made in App and iTunes Stores in The Netherlands.
You can no longer update iTunes payment info on old iOS, macOS and tvOS versions
Apple’s made changes to the iTunes billing system that may prevent some folks on outdated system software from editing their payment method or accessing App and iTunes Stores.
iTunes carrier billing expands to UK’s EE, Germany’s Telekom, Orange in France & Spain
Customers in Germany, the United Kingdom, France and Spain can now take advantage of iTunes carrier billing as more carriers now support this handy feature.
Apple lists all the audio sources supported on HomePod
Are you confused about what HomePod can and can’t play? If so, Apple has now updated HomePod’s technical specifications with a handy list of all the audio sources that the Siri-powered wireless speaker supports out of the box.
HomePod can play purchased iTunes music, stream Beats 1 & listen to podcasts without Apple Music subscription
While an Apple Music subscription is required for full music functionality, HomePod does let you play your purchased music from iTunes Store, as well as stream the Beats 1 radio station and listen to your favorite podcasts for free.
Rewind 2017: Apple reveals most popular apps, music, movies & more
Apple today revealed 2017’s most popular apps, music, movies and more.