Wedoany.com Report-Nov. 8, Apple’s (AAPL.O) streaming services in the United States resumed normal operations on Friday following a brief outage late Thursday, according to the company’s status page. The disruption affected Apple TV, Apple Music, and Apple Arcade services.

A 3D printed Apple TV logo is seen in this illustration picture taken May 4, 2021.

During the outage, Apple TV users reporting issues peaked at around 15,000, but the number had dropped to 208 by the time services were restored, data from tracking website Downdetector.com showed. Downdetector aggregates outage reports from multiple sources, including direct user feedback, to provide real-time monitoring of service disruptions.

Apple’s status page confirmed that Apple Music and Apple Arcade, which also experienced temporary interruptions, were fully operational again. The company did not provide details on the cause of the outage or the duration of the service disruption.

The restoration of services ensures that users can once again access streaming content, games, and music without interruption. While outages of this nature are relatively rare for Apple, they can temporarily affect user experience, particularly for customers relying on Apple’s ecosystem for entertainment and media consumption.

The incident highlights the importance of real-time monitoring and communication, as platforms like Downdetector provide immediate visibility into service interruptions. Such tools are widely used by users and companies to track technical issues and assess recovery progress.