Apple takes down online Apple Store for 'updates' [u]

The Apple Store is offline in the US and most — but not all — territories worldwide.The online Apple Store is currently showing its familiar 'We'll be right back,' notice, along with the information that 'updates are coming to the Apple Store.' Unusually, the Store is not offline worldwide, however.At time of writing, the US, Australia, UK, and major European are showing variations on the 'Check again soon' message. But the Store in other regions, including China, Japan and New Zealand, is operating normally. Read more...