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Apple Resolves Global iMessage Outage Affecting Thousands

The outage, lasting nearly an hour, disrupted iMessage, FaceTime, and HomeKit services across multiple regions.

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The iPhone 15 Pro Max in natural titanium seen from below with it's distinct 3 camera profile on display in store on September 22, 2023 in Milan, Italy
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Overview

  • Over 14,000 users reported issues with iMessage on Thursday evening.
  • Apple's official System Status tracker confirmed the outage was resolved within an hour.
  • The disruption also affected Apple Messages for Business and FaceTime services.
  • Users from the US, Canada, and the UK were among those impacted.
  • Social media buzzed with complaints and jokes about the outage.