Apple Retail Stores Experiencing Computer Downtime, Personal Pickup AffectedCustomers at Apple Stores around the country are running into problems attempting to pick up ordered merchandise and make purchases, as Apple's retail stores appear to be experiencing a system-wide outage that is preventing the store from making some sales. We have received quite a few tips from readers and additional complaints on Twitter indicate that the issue is widespread and affecting quite a few Apple customers. Part of the outage includes Personal Pickup, which means people have been unable to collect ordered Retina iPad minis in stores. The issue has been ongoing for at nearly two hours now, and according to one customer, an Apple employee claimed that every Apple store in the country was down. At some stores, however, Apple employees are able to make standard sales by hand writing receipts. It is unclear what the issue is, but Apple is likely working to bring its point of sale system back online as soon as possible. Update 12:20 PM: One user who had reported the issue to MacRumors has followed up to say that he has received a call from his Apple retail store notifying him that systems are back up and running. Recent Mac and iOS Blog Stories • Gmail for iOS Gets iOS 7 Update, New Features for iPad • Apple Expands List of Stores Open for Thanksgiving Day [Updated] • Day One Updated for iOS with New Design, Support for 64-Bit A7 Processor and M7 Motion Coprocessor • Pocket for iOS Updated with Dynamic Categories, User Interface Enhancements • YouTube Capture Updated with Multiple Clip Stitching, iOS Music Library Support • Facebook Messenger for iOS Updated With Redesigned Interface, Phone Number Integration • Apple Under Investigation for $1.3 Billion Italian Tax Fraud • Sony Releases 'PlayStation App' Companion App for PlayStation 4
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