Apple
iPhone 6 Live Stream Problems Plague Event
The iPhone 6 release is off to a rough start as Apple iPhone 6 live stream issues are plaguing those interested in the new iPhone release. Apple today announced the new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, though many consumers did not catch the announcement live during Apple’s iPhone 6 live stream due to technical difficulties. Instead of watching the announcement unfold, users instead were greeted with a frozen iPhone 6 live stream, glitches, and even a loud Chinese translation of Tim Cook’s initial speech that kicked off the event.
Some users are reporting that the live stream is restarting over and over, back to the opening credits. Users are also saying that the live stream is telling them that they do not have access to the live stream. We’re also seeing load failures and other assorted issues as users try to follow all of Apple’s big announcements live.
My iPhone 6 live stream was completely frozen on an iMac and the only way I was able to fix it was by refreshing Safari. After refreshing, the live stream is still experiencing issues and I’m unable to watch the event inside Safari on my Mac. On my MacBook, Apple is giving me an “Access Denied” error. That error has plagued my feed for 20 minutes now. Many of my friends, average consumers that are excited about the iPhone 6, are reporting similar issues.
While there isn’t a permanent fix, the Apple live stream is currently working on the iPad though its not perfect. Those that are in possession of an iPad might want to pull it out and attempt to follow along though it’s not a guaranteed fix.
At this point, it appears that that is the only way to temporarily fix these iPhone 6 live stream issues as they appear to be on Apple’s end and not on the user end because both Mac and Windows users are reporting Apple live stream problems.
At least I can see that I’m not the only one having problems with this live stream from Apple. 😞
— Joe MuscaraJoe Stone (@jmuscara) September 9, 2014
Technical issues on #apple live. Problems with audio :-( pic.twitter.com/HKkXysDYzS — Paolo Tonon (@paolon) September 9, 2014
Both Apple and Windows users having problems with the live stream… They literally had one job today.
— Muzzy (@Muzzy_Jay) September 9, 2014
Problems with the Apple live feed. French, color bars, hmmm… — Heath McKnight (@hmcknight) September 9, 2014
Apple’s live stream problems are crazy annoying and embarrassing right now.
— Benjamin Kruse (@BenjaminKruse) September 9, 2014
Too many problems with Apple’s live stream. Hopefully I’ll be able to watch the presentation in full later today post-event.
— Zac Szewczyk 石志力 (@zacjszewczyk) September 9, 2014
Apple’s live stream is expected to last for two hours as the company runs down all of the details pertaining to the iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, new wearables, iOS 8, and more. It’s not clear how long these live issues will persist though it appears that Apple is not slowing down its announcements which means some users could miss vital information.
Fortunately, there’s a good chance that Apple will post the live stream, in its entirety, later today. The company typically offers a full length video after the event concludes which means that those who do miss the event due to Apple live stream issues should be able to catch up later today.
William Hugh Murray, CISSP
09/09/2014 at 10:19 am
Steve is screaming from his grave!
Jorge Hinojosa
09/09/2014 at 10:20 am
a tech company having problems with something rudimentary like streaming???
Ryan Weber
09/09/2014 at 10:21 am
Thank god im not the only one, i don’t speak Chinese, and the video loads 1 min at a time at best! Christ apple if you couldn’t handle this yourself use someone that could! i’d sit through twitch commercials if it meant getting to watch this live
TKO
09/09/2014 at 10:22 am
When I am able to catch a quick minute or so of the live stream, I’m hearing simultaneous English and Chinese streams. Annoying.
Umesh Sharma
09/09/2014 at 10:22 am
Are you also getting a Chinese translator speaking in the background ?
Novox
09/09/2014 at 10:38 am
Nope… in the foreground :)
Maikeru
09/09/2014 at 10:23 am
Ugh! They’ve had all the time in the world to make this right. I’m sure Android users are having a field day with this glitch.
fredphoeshF
09/09/2014 at 10:27 am
LOL, What a bunch of complete wankers Apple Corporation are! You have to watch the live stream using an Apple browser and an Apple computer. Stick it up your dark and proprietary backsides, apple, you are revolting.
Osama Obama
09/09/2014 at 10:41 am
Ya just wait till this junk goes on sale!!! All the bugs n glitches good luck all you fanboys
Grant
09/09/2014 at 10:43 am
Very disappointing and what a colossal stuff up – can’t watch it except for some tattered snippets, and it has a Chinese voice-over, and I’m trying to watch from an English speaking country!
Novox
09/09/2014 at 10:45 am
What a total cluster F