Apple iMessage Service Downtime: Thousands of Users Report Issues

Thousands of Apple device users reported issues with iMessage on Thursday afternoon. Over 13,000 outages were reported by Downtector. Some users received a 'Not Delivered' message, while others had to send non-iMessage texts. Apple's System Status tracker confirmed the issue around 7:00 p.m. ET. The problem was resolved by Apple around 7:30 p.m., affecting users between 5:49 p.m. and 6:35 p.m. Social media was flooded with users sharing their experiences and memes about the iMessage outage. The incident highlights the reliance on messaging services like iMessage for communication.