Apple's Online Store Goes Down Amid New iMac and iPad Rumors

Apple's online store has gone down this morning. The company typically takes the site down pending changes to its product lineup, so we may well see new product announcements later today.

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Apple has several rumored products debuting soon, including a new affordable iPad, iPad mini 5, next-generation AirPods, and its long-delayed AirPower wireless charging mat.

At least some of these product announcements were expected to be made via press release during the company's March 25 "It's Showtime" event, which will reportedly be service-focused, but Apple could feasibly announce new products sooner.

Indeed, well-connected Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman recently suggested Apple could decide to announce new iMacs and iPads ahead of its upcoming media event in order to underline how much it intends to focus on news and video services.


We'll follow up on this development shortly when we learn more.

Top Rated Comments

The Samurai Avatar
67 months ago
New Watchbands only.
Score: 13 Votes (Like | Disagree)
jezbd1997 Avatar
67 months ago
Maybe new iPhone XR colours?
Why would we want that?
Score: 8 Votes (Like | Disagree)
danskin Avatar
67 months ago
is it going to be down for 7 days o_O
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)
and 4096 others like this Avatar
67 months ago
Mark my words:

- new iPad mini
- new iPad 9,7"
- new iPod
- new iMac
- updated AirPods (new case)
- AirPower (2017 edition)

Thank you
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Tumbleweed666 Avatar
67 months ago
Damn you Apple, where's my new iMac ?
:mad:
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)
StellarVixen Avatar
67 months ago
I like these silent releases, without any fanfare. Please, surprise us!
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)

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