{"id":336686,"date":"2017-03-24T17:25:55","date_gmt":"2017-03-24T09:25:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.macrumors.com\/2017\/03\/24\/apple-store-down-red-iphone-7-launch\/"},"modified":"2017-03-24T17:25:55","modified_gmt":"2017-03-24T09:25:55","slug":"apple-store-down-in-advance-of-productred-iphone-7-and-new-9-7-inch-ipad-launch-at-0801-pacific-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/people.utm.my\/asmawisham\/apple-store-down-in-advance-of-productred-iphone-7-and-new-9-7-inch-ipad-launch-at-0801-pacific-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Apple Store Down in Advance of (PRODUCT)RED iPhone 7 and New 9.7-inch iPad Launch at 08:01 Pacific Time"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Apple took down its online store early this morning as the company prepares to launch its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macrumors.com\/2017\/03\/21\/apple-announces-iphone-7-productred-special-edition\/\">special edition<\/a> (PRODUCT)RED <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macrumors.com\/roundup\/iphone-7\/\">iPhone 7<\/a> and iPhone 7 Plus in more than 40 countries and regions around the world.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.macrumors.com\/article-new\/2017\/03\/Screen-Shot-2-4-800x761.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"761\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-556569\"\/><br \/>Internet users attempting to access the store section of the U.S. site are being met with the familiar &#8220;We&#8217;ve got something special in store for you&#8221; placeholder, accompanied by a relaunch time of 8:01 a.m. Pacific Time, which is when Apple previously said it would officially be launching the new red colorway iPhone.<\/p>\n<p>Today Apple is also launching a new lower priced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macrumors.com\/2017\/03\/21\/apple-new-9-7-ipad-starting-329\/\">9.7-inch<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macrumors.com\/roundup\/ipad\/\">iPad<\/a> to replace the iPad Air 2, as well as new storage tier options for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macrumors.com\/2017\/03\/21\/apple-iphone-se-in-32gb-and-128gb-capacities\/\">iPhone SE<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macrumors.com\/2017\/03\/21\/ipad-mini-4-128gb-now-starts-at-399\/\">iPad mini 4<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The PRODUCT(RED) iPhone 7 will be available in 128GB and 256GB storage capacities for the same $749\/$849 and $869\/$969 prices as the equivalent iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus models in standard colors. The anodized aluminum&#8217;s vibrant red finish has a white Apple logo and white front bezels.<\/p>\n<p>Apple&#8217;s new tablet, which it is simply calling &#8220;iPad&#8221;, is Apple&#8217;s new entry-level model at the 9.7-inch size, starting at $329 for 32GB and $429 for 128GB. The device will be available in more than 20 countries and regions.<\/p>\n<p>The new 32GB and 128GB storage capacities for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macrumors.com\/roundup\/iphone-se\/\">iPhone SE<\/a> will cost $399 and $499 respectively, replacing the original 16GB ($399) and 64GB ($449) storage capacities. All other specs for the smaller profile handset remain the same.<\/p>\n<p>The new 128GB model <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macrumors.com\/roundup\/ipad-mini\/\">iPad mini 4<\/a> with Wi-Fi will start at $399, which was previously the price for the 32GB model with Wi-Fi, which has been discontinued. A cellular model with 128GB of storage will also be available for $529.<\/p>\n<p>During Tuesday&#8217;s announcement of the new products, Apple also launched new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macrumors.com\/2017\/03\/21\/apple-watch-gets-new-bands\/\">Apple Watch bands<\/a> and iPhone cases in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macrumors.com\/2017\/03\/21\/apple-silicone-leather-iphone-case-colors\/\">new colors<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the unusually early shuttering of the store, it&#8217;s very unlikely that it relates to anything other than updates to the online ordering process to reflect the new products, but we&#8217;ll keep readers updated as soon as we learn more.<\/p>\n<p><em>(Thanks, Andrea!)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Apple took down its online store early this morning as the company prepares to launch its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macrumors.com\/2017\/03\/21\/apple-announces-iphone-7-productred-special-edition\/\">special edition<\/a> (PRODUCT)RED <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macrumors.com\/roundup\/iphone-7\/\">iPhone 7<\/a> and iPhone 7 Plus in more than 40 countries and regions around the world. <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn.macrumors.com\/article-new\/2017\/03\/Screen-Shot-2-4-800x761.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"761\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-556569\" \/><br \/>\n<br \/>\nInternet users attempting to access the store section of the U.S. site are being met with the familiar &#8220;We&#8217;ve got something special in store for you&#8221; placeholder, accompanied by a relaunch time of 8:01 a.m. Pacific Time, which is when Apple previously said it would officially be launching the new red colorway iPhone.<\/p>\n<p>Today Apple is also launching a new lower priced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macrumors.com\/2017\/03\/21\/apple-new-9-7-ipad-starting-329\/\">9.7-inch <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macrumors.com\/roundup\/ipad\/\">iPad<\/a><\/a> to replace the iPad Air 2, as well as new storage tier options for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macrumors.com\/2017\/03\/21\/apple-iphone-se-in-32gb-and-128gb-capacities\/\">iPhone SE<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macrumors.com\/2017\/03\/21\/ipad-mini-4-128gb-now-starts-at-399\/\">iPad mini 4<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>The PRODUCT(RED) iPhone 7 will be available in 128GB and 256GB storage capacities for the same &#36;749\/&#36;849 and &#36;869\/&#36;969 prices as the equivalent iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus models in standard colors. The anodized aluminum&#8217;s vibrant red finish has a white Apple logo and white front bezels. <\/p>\n<p>Apple&#8217;s new tablet, which it is simply calling &#8220;iPad&#8221;, is Apple&#8217;s new entry-level model at the 9.7-inch size, starting at &#36;329 for 32GB and &#36;429 for 128GB. The device will be available in more than 20 countries and regions. <\/p>\n<p>The new 32GB and 128GB storage capacities for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macrumors.com\/roundup\/iphone-se\/\">iPhone SE<\/a> will cost &#36;399 and &#36;499 respectively, replacing the original 16GB (&#36;399) and 64GB (&#36;449) storage capacities. All other specs for the smaller profile handset remain the same.<\/p>\n<p>The new 128GB model <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macrumors.com\/roundup\/ipad-mini\/\">iPad mini 4<\/a> with Wi-Fi will start at &#36;399, which was previously the price for the 32GB model with Wi-Fi, which has been discontinued. A cellular model with 128GB of storage will also be available for &#36;529. <\/p>\n<p>During Tuesday&#8217;s announcement of the new products, Apple also launched new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macrumors.com\/2017\/03\/21\/apple-watch-gets-new-bands\/\">Apple Watch bands<\/a> and iPhone cases in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macrumors.com\/2017\/03\/21\/apple-silicone-leather-iphone-case-colors\/\">new colors<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the unusually early shuttering of the store, it&#8217;s very unlikely that it relates to anything other than updates to the online ordering process to reflect the new products, but we&#8217;ll keep readers updated as soon as we learn more.<\/p>\n<p><em>(Thanks, Andrea!)<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"linkback\">Related Roundups: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macrumors.com\/roundup\/ipad-mini\/\">iPad mini 4 (2015)<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macrumors.com\/roundup\/iphone-7\/\">iPhone 7<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macrumors.com\/roundup\/iphone-se\/\">iPhone SE<\/a> <br \/>Tag: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macrumors.com\/roundup\/productred\/\">(PRODUCT)RED<\/a> <br \/>Buyer&#8217;s Guide: <a href=\"https:\/\/buyersguide.macrumors.com\/#iPad_Mini\">iPad Mini (Caution)<\/a> <\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forums.macrumors.com\/threads\/apple-store-down-red-iphone-7-launch.2038413\/\">Discuss this article<\/a> in our forums<\/p>\n<div class=\"feedflare\">\n<a href=\"http:\/\/feeds.macrumors.com\/~ff\/MacRumors-All?a=Biri6ZuvU5M:mU-8rZ_vOec:6W8y8wAjSf4\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~ff\/MacRumors-All?d=6W8y8wAjSf4\" border=\"0\"><\/img><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/feeds.macrumors.com\/~ff\/MacRumors-All?a=Biri6ZuvU5M:mU-8rZ_vOec:qj6IDK7rITs\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~ff\/MacRumors-All?d=qj6IDK7rITs\" border=\"0\"><\/img><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~r\/MacRumors-All\/~4\/Biri6ZuvU5M\" height=\"1\" width=\"1\" alt=\"\"\/> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5817,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[25],"tags":[68,69,59,26],"class_list":["post-336686","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-technology","tag-apple","tag-macrumors","tag-media","tag-technology"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/people.utm.my\/asmawisham\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/336686","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/people.utm.my\/asmawisham\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/people.utm.my\/asmawisham\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/people.utm.my\/asmawisham\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5817"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/people.utm.my\/asmawisham\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=336686"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/people.utm.my\/asmawisham\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/336686\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/people.utm.my\/asmawisham\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=336686"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/people.utm.my\/asmawisham\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=336686"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/people.utm.my\/asmawisham\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=336686"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}