Amazon outage LIVE updates — Hundreds of users report problems with mobile app and homepage as website goes down
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AMAZON is down for hundreds of customers after many reported issues with the mobile app and homepage.
According to outage tracker DownDetector, reports of issues on have spiked to over 400 - and show no signs of slowing down.
One user took to social media to complain, saying: "Amazon down today. Too smoky to go outside. Feeling a little creepy around here…."
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Users take to social media to complain
Many users have flooded social media with complaints.
One said: “My internet quit working yesterday. Amazon down today. Too smoky to go outside. Feeling a little creepy around here….”
A second added: “Is the app down right now in USA?”
How much is Amazon Prime?
Its 200 million US members currently pay $14.99 each month to enjoy Amazon Prime.
Jamil Ghani, Amazon Prime vice president, said in a statement, that the price of Prime increased last year with "the continued expansion of Prime member benefits as well as the rise in wages and transportation costs."
Annual membership fees currently sit at $139.
Amazon shoppers rush to buy popular $1,100 laptop now appearing in basket for less than $637
Amazon shoppers can get their hands on a great laptop deal if they're quick.
The gadget is now listed at almost half of its initial price on the giant web retailer.
The brand of the laptop is MSI, which is one of the most popular gaming laptops around.
The model that's on sale is the , initially priced at $1,099.
It's now listed on Amazon at $636, having a discount of almost half of its full price.
The laptop is available with different specs, but only the basic model has the full discount.
Issues starting to drop
According to DownDetector issues with Amazon are starting to drop.
However there are still over 400 users reporting issues with the service.
Amazon has advised people to try reinstalling the app.
Amazon shoppers rush to buy top-rated $1,000 Apple MacBook appearing in basket for hundreds less
Shoppers have been informed of an amazing deal on a popular Apple laptop at Amazon.
Early this Tuesday, shoppers spotted on sale on the retailer's website.
Normally, the laptop goes for $999.99 – but now, it's going for just $799.99.
That's the equivalent of a 20 percent discount or roughly $200 in cash savings.
Amazon is also offering shoppers free delivery and returns on the popular product.
Users flock to complain on social media
One user said: "It’s 3:30AM and the Amazon site is down. How’s an insomniac supposed to impulsively buy c*** with the promise of same day delivery?"
A second said: "Is @Amazon’s website down right now (6:41 AM June 7, 2023)? And if yes any idea when it’ll be back up?"
Where are issues being reported?
Issues are currently being reported across the US.
There have been no issues reported across Europe.
The main areas experiencing issues are New York, Atlanta and Detroit.
What is Amazon Prime?
Amazon Prime is a premium subscription service from the online giant.
It provides users with access to Prime Video streaming content, free same or one-day delivery and other perks for Kindle and grocery services.
Issues on the rise
Issues with Amazon's services are on the rise.
Over 600 reports have been submitted on DownDetector as users continue to face problems.
What issues are users facing?
Users are reporting that they are getting an error message when searching for the home page.
Some are also unable to access the app.
One user said: "I can't get to the app on my Android, at ALL! I'm getting the: Uh Oh, something went wrong. I've tried Duck Duck Go, and Google.
If I google the item and hit the Amazon ad, I get, something went wrong!"
Amazon advises customers to try reinstalling the app
A spokesperson said in response to a complaint: "Have you tried accessing from more than one device to see does the same problem persist?
"Please try uninstalling and reinstalling the app as this can fix intermittent issues."
Users take to social media to complain
Many users have flooded social media with complaints.
One said: "My internet quit working yesterday. Amazon down today. Too smoky to go outside. Feeling a little creepy around here…."
A second added: "Is the app down right now in USA?"
Amazon down
Amazon is down for hundreds of users.
According to DownDetector users are having issues with the mobile app and homepage.