Apple Store status: access issues and outage reports

Problems in the last 24 hours

The graph below depicts the number of Apple Store reports received over the last 24 hours by time of day. When the number of reports exceeds the baseline, represented by the red line, an outage is determined.

Most Reported Problems

The following are the most recent problems reported by Apple Store users through our website.

• Website Down (43%)
• Sign in (36%)
• Errors (21%)

Live Outage Map

The most recent Apple Store outage reports came from the following cities:

City	Problem Type	Report Time
Iztacalco	Website Down	2 days ago
Brisbane	Website Down	3 days ago
Salisbury	Website Down	3 days ago
Guayaquil	Sign in	6 days ago
Ambato	Errors	18 days ago
Ituiutaba	Website Down	20 days ago

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Apple Store Issues Reports

Latest outage, problems and issue reports in social media:

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  Ted Wagner (@tfwagner) reported 5 minutes ago

  @GeorgeKamel I still laugh that the former Apple Genius didn’t suggest a new iPhone battery for @RachelCruze, when she probably needed one. There’s this place for such a fix, called the Apple Store.

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  Darius the TRUE Starborn (@goneguy25) reported 6 minutes ago

  Let’s see: -zero real innovations -losing ground to Android -lying about caring about the environment -sucking up to the government to keep your H-1B hires -iOS getting more bloated and less efficient -iPadOS not living up to the promises -Apple Vision Pro -ditching SIM cards -turning MacOS into basically iOS with extra steps -shutting down an Apple Store in Maryland JUST because they wanted to unionize -Apple Vision Pro -abandoning the Mac Pro for the Mac Studio -abandoning the iMac Pro -APPLE VISION PRO I don’t think so, Tim. 👋

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  Eric Smith (@Eric_Smith08) reported 8 minutes ago

  9. He replaced the battery himself in 30 seconds — and learned the AirTag is designed to last forever. The AirTag uses a standard CR2032 coin cell battery — the same battery in most watches, calculators, and garage door remotes. Available at any pharmacy, grocery store, or gas station for $3-$5. Battery life: approximately 1 year under normal use. How to replace it: Press down on the stainless steel back of the AirTag and twist counterclockwise. The back pops off. Remove the old battery. Drop in a new CR2032 (positive side up). Twist the back on. Done. 30 seconds. No charging cable. No charging pad. No proprietary battery. No trip to the Apple Store. No subscription renewal. A $3 battery swap once a year — and the AirTag runs for another 12 months. He set a calendar reminder: "Replace AirTag batteries" once a year in January. He buys a 10-pack of CR2032 batteries for $8. He replaces all 7 AirTags in under 4 minutes. Annual maintenance cost for his entire AirTag system: $8. Compare this to competitors: Tile trackers: some models have non-replaceable batteries. When the battery dies (1-3 years), you buy a new tracker. Tile's subscription service ($3/month) adds premium features that AirTags include for free. Samsung SmartTag: replaceable battery, but runs on Samsung's Find network — roughly 200 million devices versus Apple's 2 billion. Smaller network means less accurate and less frequent location updates. Apple AirTag: $29 upfront. $3/year in batteries. $0 subscription. Access to a 2-billion-device tracking network. No expiration date. The same AirTag you buy today works in 2030, 2035, and beyond — as long as you swap a $3 battery once a year. "The AirTag doesn't expire. It doesn't need upgrading. It doesn't have a subscription. You buy it once, replace a $3 battery every January, and it protects everything you own — forever."

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  Acarria White (@AcarriaW) reported 11 minutes ago

  @Sweetly_Shar @DemzDeliver Incorrect. When in poverty, you don't go to an Apple store and start stealing ****. You go for food. I've been homeless for 3 years in my life, homeless. I never stole, never needed to and neither does a single other person in this country. Every single one of them can very easily get help when and if needed. Doing otherwise is a CHOICE, a terrible one too. No, they steal and break into places to steal the most expensive **** they can so they can sell it online for drug money, clothes to make themselves look rich, or to buy things they don't NEED because they feel it's owed to them. There's a sickness with those cultures and it stems in self entitlement. Also affordability...in NYC? LMAO hahahahaha oh that has been in the gutter since that man took power, even before him it was bad, but it's worse now. Also you don't know the term Bum. I work for everything I get...as a ******* MUTE. I put in all the work myself and work hard, unlike thieves and ****** people who think everything should be given to them.

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  Jæy•Ones (@JBroomestix) reported 12 minutes ago

  2. Choose the right court and jurisdiction. • Small claims court: Often the most practical for modest consumer claims (defective product, denied refund, billing dispute). Limits typically range from about $2,500–$25,000 depending on the state (e.g., around $12,500 for individuals in California). Procedures are simplified, fees are low, and lawyers are often not allowed or needed. You may be able to file in your local small claims court if Apple has sufficient contacts there, though Apple may challenge venue based on its terms. fairshake. com • State superior/civil court: For larger amounts or more complex claims. • Federal court: Available for federal-question cases (e.g., certain intellectual property, antitrust, or securities claims) or diversity jurisdiction (parties from different states and amount in controversy over $75,000). Apple is a California corporation with its principal place of business in Cupertino, California. • Venue/forum clauses and personal jurisdiction rules apply. Apple sells products nationwide, supporting specific jurisdiction in many places for related claims, but contractual clauses often point to Santa Clara County, California. 3. Prepare and file the complaint (or petition). This formal document names the parties (Apple Inc. as defendant), states the facts, legal basis for the claims, and the relief sought. Use the specific court’s required forms/format. Pay the filing fee (can range from under $100 in small claims to several hundred dollars in higher courts). File with the court clerk (in person, by mail, or electronically where allowed). 4. Serve the lawsuit properly (“service of process”). This officially notifies the defendant and is critical—defective service can get the case dismissed. For Apple Inc. (a California corporation), the reliable method is service on its registered agent: • CT Corporation System, 330 N. Brand Blvd, Suite 700, Glendale, CA 91203. • Use a professional process server (or sheriff in some places). Do not rely on delivering papers to an Apple Store or Apple Park—these are generally not valid for the corporation. Obtain a proof-of-service affidavit to file with the court. undisputedlegal. com 5. Proceed through the litigation. Apple will typically respond (answer, motion to dismiss, etc.) within a set time (often 20–30 days). Then comes discovery, possible motions, settlement talks, and potentially trial. Apple has substantial legal resources and often vigorously defends cases. Practical Realities and Costs • Filing fees, service costs, and (if applicable) attorney fees add up. In higher courts you may face significant expenses; contingency-fee arrangements are sometimes available for certain claims. • Even in small claims, success is not guaranteed—Apple has defended (and sometimes settled or lost) product/warranty cases there. • Class actions exist for broader issues; individuals usually cannot start one alone without counsel. • Outcomes depend heavily on the strength of evidence and law. Many cases settle; few go fully to trial against a company of this size. Again, speak with a lawyer (consumer protection, product liability, or civil litigation specialist) who can review your specific situation, any contracts, evidence, and local rules. Legal aid societies, bar association referral services, or law school clinics may offer low- or no-cost initial consultations in some areas. Acting without proper guidance risks wasting time and money or harming your position.

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  Traction Avant (@citroenista) reported 15 minutes ago

  @SusanDReynolds Need a cop? All you need to find is an Apple Store and there will be at least one cop out front courtesy of Apple,,, no Apple Store nearby, if you’re a sailor, no- your assailant has a gun be absolutely sure to mention that to the police when you call, it makes a difference. During those 20 years, we were consistently the only house on the entire block to display lights out front at Halloween and Christmas. We gave out a **** ton of candy. I saw some guys Tazed out my living room window , once my wife saw a stabbing across the street where, after the cops showed up, everyone left OK. five police in riot gear with ARs arrested a guy down the street, in his apartment . I was mugged a block away, identified who did it. The cops assured me that the bad weekend he was about to have was probably going to be the only punishment he got and they were right thanks. I watched thousands of dollars of groceries walk out the Safeway door at seventh and Cabrillo. My fondest memory was watching a Young partier with crazy hair run out the front door with a 12 pack and a chicken and hop on his skateboard which he had deftly positioned across the street. He was down to Balboa, dragging the tail to maintain his speed it was quite awesome.

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  Eric Smith (@Eric_Smith08) reported 16 minutes ago

  A woman worked as an Apple Store employee for 6 years first as a Specialist on the sales floor, then as a Genius at the Genius Bar, then as a Creative leading workshops. She's helped over 20,000 customers. She said the same pattern played out every single day: a customer would walk in, buy a product, and leave. Or they'd come in with a problem, get it fixed, and leave. That was the entire interaction. In and out. "The Apple Store has free workshops that teach you photography, video editing, music production, and coding taught by trained professionals on the equipment you already own. It has a Genius Bar that runs free diagnostics, replaces batteries same-day, and fixes screens in an hour. It has a trade-in program that gives you instant credit toward a new device for phones, tablets, laptops, and watches in any condition, even broken ones. It has education pricing that saves students hundreds of dollars. It has a small business team that most business owners have never heard of. It has personal shopping appointments where a specialist builds your entire setup with you. And it has a Self Service Repair program that ships you the exact same tools Apple's own technicians use. Most customers walk in, buy AirPods, and walk out. They're treating a technology learning center like a vending machine." She said Apple Stores are the highest-revenue retail spaces per square foot in the world not because they sell expensive products, but because most customers never discover the 9 services that would make them come back every month. Here are the 9 things she wishes every Apple customer knew:

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  Kings Of The South (@kots_ads1940) reported 17 minutes ago

  Dear @AppleSupport , I am writing to formally document my dissatisfaction with the handling of Apple Case 20000132934691 and to request that this feedback be escalated, particularly to the Project Manager and engineering team responsible for the Apple Watch software and backend systems involved in device status and pairing. My Apple Watch was previously lost, and I filed a lost-device claim through Apple’s third-party insurance provider, AIG. Approximately one or two months later, I recovered the watch. I immediately contacted AIG and had the lost claim canceled. Despite the claim being canceled, my Apple Watch still appears as lost within Apple’s backend/endpoints, and as a result, I am unable to pair the watch with my iPhone. I have done everything that could reasonably be expected of me as a customer. I contacted AIG, visited an Apple Store, and ultimately contacted Apple Support. I was then escalated to Senior Advisor Pablo, who informed me that this appears to be a bug on Apple’s side and that a bug ticket would be submitted to the appropriate engineering team. I was told I could potentially receive an update on 08-10, but I have not received one. What disappoints me most is not simply that a software bug exists. Bugs happen in software. What is unacceptable is how the consequences of this bug are being placed entirely on the customer. I have been told that I must wait for Apple’s engineering team to investigate and resolve the issue and that Apple cannot provide a refund or replacement in the meantime. In other words, an Apple software/backend defect has made my legitimately owned Apple Watch unusable, yet I am expected to simply wait indefinitely while Apple investigates its own system. That is extremely disappointing for a company that places such a strong emphasis on customer experience. From a software and quality-assurance perspective, this situation also raises serious concerns. The scenario in which a lost-device insurance claim is filed, the device is later recovered, and the claim is canceled is a completely legitimate lifecycle scenario. If canceling that claim does not correctly propagate through Apple’s systems and remove the lost status so that the device can be paired again, then an important edge/corner case was either not adequately covered during development and testing or is not being handled correctly in production. The customer should not become the final test case for a production system. Please specifically communicate this feedback to the Project Manager responsible for this area, as well as the software engineering and QA/testing teams. Because of this bug, I have been left with an Apple Watch that I own but cannot use, and instead of Apple immediately making the customer whole, I have been asked to wait for an engineering solution. At this point, even if Apple finds a technical solution, it will not change my experience or restore my confidence in the way this case has been handled. Whether this issue is resolved in three days or a thousand days is no longer the point. The damage to my trust has already been done. I expected Apple to stand behind its products when its own systems fail. Instead, I feel that I have been made to bear the consequences of a defect that I did not create and have no ability to fix. Please attach this message in full to Case 20000132934691 and ensure that my feedback is escalated to the appropriate management, engineering, and QA teams. Thank you to everyone involved in the software and testing process for providing me with an experience I genuinely never expected to have with Apple. Sincerely

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  Vitaliy Sokolov (@askvitaliy_) reported 18 minutes ago

  @lilyraynyc There are really only two reasons why people leave reviews: either they received exceptional service (or an exceptional product) that completely blew their mind, or they are super unhappy. The proof of this is very simple: look at the reviews for any Apple Store. Apple is the number one brand in the world, and people absolutely praise their products. Yet, none of their physical stores go above 3.8 stars. On Yelp, some of them don't even cross three stars, and on other apps, the ratings are even lower. Do you think all of their customers are unhappy? Of course not. But if everyone left reviews, we would see a totally different picture. The reality is that people need to be incentivized to leave reviews, because otherwise, they simply won't write them. Think about it: • If you go to your local pizzeria and have a regular slice of pizza, are you going to pull out your phone and write a review? Probably not. • But if someone doesn't like their slice, they are going to write the nastiest review in the world. Meanwhile, the hundreds of other people who eat there every day and enjoy it will write nothing. As humans, we only pull out our phones to write a review when something ridiculous happens and we want the world to know—either because the service was mind-blowing, or because we are super upset. When our expectations are simply met—like going to a hotel, having a regular stay with no problems, and getting exactly the room we expected—we don't think to do it. That is why the whole review ecosystem is broken and unfair. It only captures the people who are super happy or super unhappy, leaving almost no representation for the silent majority in the middle. If you want regular customers to write reviews, you have to incentivize them to pull out their phones. We all have busy lives, and nobody has the time to search for your business and write a review for free.

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  pete wolfendale (@deontologistics) reported 21 minutes ago

  @moneymaykah_ I have a VPN. The problem was the apple store lock in. I've managed to get around it now.

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  Ebbi🍥🍤 VeXpo (@Ebbi_Scrimps) reported 21 minutes ago

  Apple Store guy “This is a easy fix you can pick up your phone tomorrow Also Apple Store guy “I have never seen this, we will need to send up the phone for further diagnoses” It’s just the Face ID being dead😭

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  Deff Jeezy (@DeffJeezus) reported 30 minutes ago

  @_GTAVI_ I don't. They had the opportunity of a lifetime to generate early 00's Apple Store hype for a midnight release of this game. Naa Code in a box and maybe a physical release down the road. I hope the story gets leaked TLOU2 style.

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  LibbyAnn C (@MarineLibby) reported 30 minutes ago

  @OzzySkateboard Here are a few bullet points from my week/month/summer/year/decade: I got up to an iPhone 12 that I bought fresh from the Apple Store in the summer of 2022 on my way to the airport to fly for an African Safari vacation. I realized my smashed camera iPhone wasn't gonna do. Only time I ever bought fresh from the store. Four years later I bought my third third iPhone 12, second refurbished iPhone 12 best of the best and got all kinds of screwed over by Walmart and Apple and Allstate Square trade protection plan so I am now mailing in my broken iPhone iPhone 12 and this is one of the last things I will do on this phone, the top half of the touchscreen doesn't work. They are giving me almost what I paid for it only because the seventh operator I talked to acknowledge that I started to return the phone before they anomalously cancel the insurance protection plan six days later. That was a month ago apparently on the books and I've been discussing this with them for three weeks. OK that was very very in-depth and just one bullet point. The end of the bullet point is I'm going to start using an LGK 51 I have lying around and maybe just use it for a map and texting and do literally everything else on my computer if and when I want to accept YouTube I will continue to do on the television from time to time but I will become a lot more selective in the content I view and I am unsubscribing from many many many many content creators who are feeling really bad this week for Perez Hilton, thanks for telling me that y'all are tethered opposition!!!

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  eva⁷ SAW OUTRO TEAR AND ZERO O CLOCK (@yoonjinluvrs) reported 31 minutes ago

  @yoongisgoodgirl no same my phone was at 9% when the concert started LMAO and it wouldnt charge bc of the water in the port. when i went to my local apple store on sunday morning they said they've already had so many people come in with the same problem who were at bts saturday show lmao

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  SaMi (@info_with_ai) reported 32 minutes ago

  🚨 BREAKING: A former Apple Store employee revealed what they say customers rarely hear at the Genius Bar. If your battery health is still above 80%, you may be pushed toward a new iPhone when a battery replacement could solve the problem. Before your next Genius Bar visit, here are 5 things Apple employees may not tell you—according to someone who worked behind the bar:

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  🐍Cherry's Savage Garden🐍 (@Cherry0Reese) reported 32 minutes ago

  BTW, a release of a myth banner is actually a great time to **** up a game's reach on the appstore by giving scathing 1 star reviews on Apple Store/Google Play. Logging in shows there's want for the game but bad reviews shows that there's game management issues. #NoValkoNoMoney

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  Numan (@Numan_Ai12) reported 32 minutes ago

  So I asked the Apple Store technician the same question again: "Do these settings activated by default really protect the user... or are they slowly wearing down the device?" He didn't have an answer. But every iPhone he checked that day had exactly the same 2 options ACTIVATED. Silently heating up in their owners' pockets.

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  Kyba Watson (@Kyba_Watson) reported 32 minutes ago

  Alright Corp. I looks like i'm not going to either of my doctors appointments because my phone has been stuck on SOS mode all weekend. as soon as the apple store opens i'm gonna head there to see if there is a fix. So stream is still up in the air.

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  Mostafa Ezzat (@mostafaezztaman) reported 33 minutes ago

  @Apple @AppStore @AppleSupport I don't think it's professional that waiting 3 days to get a response on Apple Store Connect support. This's doesn't fit Apple so far! The iOS app has been in review for almost a week and I'm keep messaging back and forth about changes has been done and still getting some issues from no where. The team reaches out ever 3 days!!! So I need someone from Apple Store Management to get this through.

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  Dylan Bishop (@DylanBishopX) reported 34 minutes ago

  @Metacogmission @spatialinsider ok yeah beginning to think its my Vision Pro guess I'll have to take it down to Apple Store thanks

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  stevie (@stevie_builds) reported 35 minutes ago

  @woocassh Man Claude’s security is a pain. Security always comes at the cost of UX, but I think they pushed that one a bit too far. Codex seems to just ask less questions and get it done. I’m literally just about to go out to the Apple Store to buy a big fat juicy MacBook. But maybe I should just rent a server instead 😵‍💫

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  Lloyd Robson🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 (@Lloyd_Robson7) reported 36 minutes ago

  @KaiserBCFC_ Wow I have 2 iPhone’s, & iPad no issues. You may need to go into the Apple store

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  The Dealmaker (@harboreric) reported 43 minutes ago

  @TrungTPhan I remember walking into an Apple Store for the first time. It felt even emptier and more barren than this video. The staff looked almost as puzzled as the customers. Without Steve Jobs, most of us would have looked around, walked out, and called it a terrible retail concept. Vision sometimes looks ridiculous before it looks obvious.

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  Ratep Leflore (@ratep_leflore) reported 49 minutes ago

  @tminnzy @ijustine @Apple see what I’m saying. You making him CEO like I wasn’t in the Apple Store looking up the material to make a better battery. Now you all made a big mistake. Don’t worry fuel to the flame inside me. I will make my battery and take out the problem child and put mine in.

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  Richard Nikoley (@rnikoley) reported 53 minutes ago

  I got just about every single new iPhone release since 1.0. I even stood in line 5+ hours a couple of times at the flagship Palo Alto store. Missed the sporadic Steve appearances, though. RIP. One time, I stood there all day for the release of iPhone 4. That's the one where it was glass, front and back. That very night, we were walking back from a restaurant, and I fumbled and dropped it. Shattered. Next day, I go to a different Apple Store, one nearby. They asked me, "how long did you stand in line?" 6 hours, I say. They took extreme pity on me and replaced it with a new one. No charge. Other times, they have done similarly, like when a battery crapped out, and they exchanged it with a refurb. Another time, I jumped in the pool with my X (10.0) and it crapped out from water. Replaced for free. Apple has been exceedingly good to me as a great company. My MacBooks last 8+ years, never a single problem. I replace them simply because it's "time." iPhone 10 (X) was the last one I purchased. See, since about #7, the camera was already better than I could hope for. Met all my needs, and it was a huge step forward in low-light photography. Then with every new release, it seemed to focus (har har) on the camera. Like a huge percentage of the release shindig was about the camera. No other huge developments. By this time, 95% of owners are only going to use the excellent point-and-shoot capabilities. So, in 2020, a few months after moving to Thailand, I asked myself, why am I carrying around a $1,300 phone when I can get everything I need for about $350 (10,000 baht)? So I did. Got a Samsung first, two replacements for the same price point since then, different brands. My latest is a Vivo. I'm sure the 4x more expensive iPhone does better photos, if i were to bother to geek out on that. But I'm fine. And if i break my phone, lose it, or it gets stolen, it's not a panic event. Oh, well, time for a new one.

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  LibbyAnn C (@MarineLibby) reported 54 minutes ago

  I wonder how best to share my experience I fear if I did it real time for content It would be hours and hours and hours of me accomplishing minuscule things. Maybe I need time lapse videography for this. I would attach the photo that tells you how Apple won't let me rotate the settings screen or the Apple Store screen, but there's a really easy way that I could manage the selections of the menu in the top half of the screen using the accessibility voiceover feature and that just gives me like 10 steps to follow SMH, I am pretty sure I will try and do it through the laptop and sign in through the cloud and then go to subscriptions because it sounds easier than the 10 steps that I wish I could attach in a photo but then I can't hit the button to finish the attachment because you have the top half of the phone touchscreen won't work and.... I need to check how many days Walmart is giving me before I have to return this device because I just wanna make sure I could do everything in the cloud that needs to be done or that I do everything on the device that I'm supposed to before I send it backs.... I am completely accepting advice from everyone and anyone who has 100% dissociated from Apple, not just switched providers but made sure that they did not leave any data in the cloud behind

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  YPG4⚡ (@ypg4anderson) reported 55 minutes ago

  @ShishirShelke1 Now iPhone X user go to Apple Store try to fix it and Apple employee force iPhone X User to upgrade to new iPhone

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  JMJ333 (@sprrch) reported 57 minutes ago

  @Frost7 @kinocopter What? He spoke to them no problem and it wasn’t an Apple Store. Congrats you blindly believed a tweet and didn’t even listen to the audio

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  brice (@brissle) reported 59 minutes ago

  going through a grueling trial of torment (troubleshooting a hardware issue at the apple store)

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  Roger (@rgrfoss) reported 59 minutes ago

  Apple store connect review process is broken. Takes over a week to review an app.