WASHINGTON: Congestedservers in the eastern United States caused problems for users ofandon Sunday, with complaints on social media that the popular apps weren’t accessible.
Google acknowledged the issue, writing in a statement on its Cloud Platform status page that it was dealing with ‘high levels ofin the eastern USA, affecting multiple services in Google Cloud,and YouTube.’
‘Users may see slow performance or intermittent errors,’ it said, adding that engineers had completed the first of two steps to restore normal operations.
Looks like something’s up with G Suite services–we’re checking into it, so stay tuned for updates or follow here:
— G Suite (@gsuite)
Earlier in the day, social media users complained of trouble loading a slew of popular websites and apps.
‘Google, YouTube, Snapchat,, all currently down. Is the internet melting?’ asked one Twitter post.
Update: YouTube is back and working again for the large majority of people! If you’re still seeing an issue, it sho…
— TeamYouTube (@TeamYouTube)
Snapchat and Google-owned YouTube both acknowledged the server issue on their Twitter accounts.
We’re aware of an issue preventing some Snapchatters from using the app 😥 Hang tight!
— Snapchat Support (@snapchatsupport)
The issue has been resolved 🎉 If you’re still having trouble, please let us know!
— Snapchat Support (@snapchatsupport)
is one of Google’s most lucrative services, but faces stiff competition from other technology companies like Amazon and Microsoft.
In March, the world’s largest social network, Facebook, blamed a ‘server configuration change’ for a massive outage affecting its applications around the world.
The outage affected users for at least 12 hours in most areas of the world, with the biggest impact in North America and Europe, a tracking website said at the time.
WhatsApp Down? Try These Seven Apps To Stay Connected Instead
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WhatsApp’s global outage is driving the users around the world crazy. These apps will ensure that you are always in sync with your friends.
Find My Friends
To find your friend (or family) is never a hassle when you have an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. The Find My Friends app lets you share your location with friends and vice-versa. If you don’t want to be followed, you can hide your location. It also lets you set up location-based alerts that can notify you when a friend arrives at the airport, or your friend arrives home safely after a late night out.
Available in iOS
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SKOUT
Skout works on proximity and preferences, like a dating app, but for friends. Check it out if you are open to making new friends in a new place. You can get updates from nearby users, buy and send gifts for them, share photos or simply see who’s checking you out. The app also matches you with people you want to chat with, whether they are nearby or in a city you want to visit.
Available in Android, iOS
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Glympse
If you are looking for a crossplatform, thirdparty location sharing service, then Glympse is your best option. It lets you share realtime location using GPS tracking with your friends, and comes with a ton of features. You can send a notifi cation called a ‘glympse’ via email, SMS, Facebook or Twitter to your friend(s). The app can also be integrated into Garmin’s Navigation software.
Available in Android, iOS
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Splitwise
We all love eating out with friends and exploring new restaurants. Splitwise takes the trouble out of sharing the expenses — with friends, with roommates, or anyone. It’s an impressive IOU manager, helping you and your friends keep all your debts straight and easily payable. You can add individual friends from your address book or set up a group.
Available in Android, iOS
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