Thousands of AT&T subscribers across the US experienced an hours-long network outage Tuesday that prevented them from placing or receiving calls, sending texts, or accessing the internet on their iPhones. iPhone users began flooding AT&T's Help channel on X (formerly Twitter) and the Downdetector site around 2 p.m. PT with...

iPhone Users on AT&T Report Being Stuck in SOS Mode

An AT&T 911 outage back in 2023 has seen the company fined almost a million dollars. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) says that the carrier not only failed to provide adequate backup coverage, but also didn’t let 911 centers know what had happened. If this all sounds familiar, it...

AT&T 911 outage sees company fined $950k; yesterday’s outage now fixed

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New York (CNN) — On Tuesday, AT&T wireless service went down for some customers, affecting their ability to contact 911 in the event of an emergency.

AT&T just had another outage. Why does this keep happening to them?

AT&T was experiencing some issues Tuesday night that left customers seeing “SOS” instead of their usual bars of service. “We’ve resolved a software issue that disrupted the ability of a limited number of our customers to connect to our wireless network. We apologize for the inconvenience and we appreciate our customers’ patience as we worked to resolve this issue,” said AT&T spokesperson Jim Kimberly in a statement sent to The Verge.

AT&T fixed a software issue that disconnected many customers for a few hours

Tampa, FL

UPI News

A number of AT&T customers, trying to connect with the wireless network Tuesday night, were hit with an outage that also impacted 911 service in several cities as the telecommunications giant blamed a "software issue."

AT&T outage impacts 911, wireless customers as company blames 'software issue'

AT&T seems to be experiencing some issues right now that are leaving customers seeing “SOS” instead of their usual bars of service. According to The Mobile Report, AT&T has found internally that a failure at a switching center “has resulted in a cascade of problems, including service delays, the inability to provision new SIM cards, and, for many, a complete loss of network connectivity” that may primarily affect iPhones and other Apple devices. Users on Reddit have also reported service issues on some Android devices.

AT&T customers report wireless service has been down for hours

Google has a post up on its security blog that is half advertisement and half PSA-style announcement for Android users: go into your settings and turn off the "Allow 2G" toggle. This option, added in Android 12 back in 2021, does exactly what it sounds like: it turns off support for 2G cellular networking. Why would you want to do that? Because attackers are using the insecure 2G protocol to spoof phone numbers and send SMS spam.

Google Sounds Urgent Warning To Kill This Setting On Your Android Phone

Hurricanes, tropical storms and even severe thunderstorms can lead to power outages. You know the drill. (But if you don't, here's our guide to preparing for power outages.) Hopefully, you'll have planned ahead and made sure your electronics and portable chargers were charged. You'll then unplug any unnecessary appliances or...

How to get internet access even when a storm knocks out power (and Wi-Fi) at home

Business Insider

Elon Musk said Starlink's direct-to-cellular service would provide free emergency services at SpaceX seeks FCC approval for the technology.

Elon Musk says Starlink will let people stranded in the wilderness access emergency services on their phones for free

Your iPhone is already filled with amazing and useful features that help you in your everyday life, and Apple is constantly adding new features with every major software update. One of these new features is coming to the Phone app. When iOS 18 arrives, you’ll be able to record phone...

You Should Know How to Record a Phone Call on Your iPhone

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Lewiston, ME

The Maine Monitor

Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

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Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

Microsoft is set to pull the plug on Windows 10 in the near future, leaving people with the choice of upgrading to the AI-heavy Windows 11, or continuing to use an unsupported operating system -- and all of the dangers that entails. Microsoft will offer paid support for anyone who...

Forget Windows 11, the stunning Windows 10 2024 Edition is the operating system you want

The Independent

 Apple has announced when it will reveal the iPhone 16 alongside other products.The company will hold an event, seemingly titled “It’s Glowtime”, at its California headquarters on 9 September. It will begin at 10am local Pacific time, or 6pm in the UK.Both the reference to the glow and the swirling colours in the invitation appear to be a reference to Apple Intelligence, the company’s new AI features. That uses the same swirling colours when it is invoked on the iPhone.In addition to the new iPhone 16, Apple is rumoured to be launching an updated Apple Watch and new AirPods.The...

iPhone 16 event: Apple announces live launch of new phones, Watch and AirPods

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Clear Creek County, CO

Colorado authorities are conducting a homicide investigation after a dog breeder was found dead Saturday and as many as 10 puppies were missing from his Clear Creek County property, according to the sheriff’s office.

A Colorado dog breeder has been found dead and his Doberman pinscher puppies are missing

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Three men and a woman have been arrested on murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Charles Jones , a Jacksonville rapper known as Julio Foolio,” outside a hotel in Tampa.

4 arrested in slaying of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio

CBS News

Apple is set to unveil its latest iPhone and Apple Watch models early next month in what has become an annual ritual for the technology company's devoted fans. Apple will stream the promotional event on September 9 on its website and the Apple TV app. The company typically lifts the curtain on its iPhone and digital watch, along with other gear as well as its latest mobile software, in a carefully choreographed and widely watched showcase held every year at its Cupertino, California, headquarters. The products aren't typically made commercially available until several weeks later.  The new phone, which will update the iPhone...

Apple set to announce its new iPhone. Here's when and what to expect.

Labor Day is a great time to save on a new TV with top brands including Samsung, Sony and LG on sale at up to 33% off throughout the holiday weekend.

We’ve tested tons of TVs, but only these are our favorites on sale for Labor Day

Brutal heat is stretching into the late summer and there are signs in the forecast that there could be more longing for that crisp, fall feel.

The fall forecast is in and there’s some bad news for fall lovers

Boulder, CO

“This feels like the safest spot in America, and I just nearly got killed for getting a soda and a bag of chips,” one shopper said.

‘Gun, gun, gun! Run, run, run!’ Grocery store witnesses describe the deadly rampage in Colorado

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