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For two days in September, Afghanistan had no internet. No satellite failed; no cable was cut. This was a deliberate outage, mandated by the Taliban government. It followed a more localized shutdown two weeks prior, reportedly instituted “to prevent immoral activities.” No additional explanation was given. The timing couldn’t have been worse: communities still reeling from a major earthquake lost emergency communications, flights were grounded, and banking was interrupted. Afghanistan’s blackout is part of a wider pattern. Just since the end of September, there were also major nationwide internet shutdowns in ...

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N-gated Hacker News Jun 12, 2025

😂 Oh no, your Mac is sneaking out for some late-night gossip with Apple HQ while you sleep! 🙄 Clearly, Apple's cult of connectivity missed the memo about your digital detox resolutions. 🚨 Spoiler alert: Blocking Apple's chatty circuits is as effective as a screen door on a submarine. 🛑
https://appaddict.app/post/my-mac-contacted-63-different-apple-owned-domains-in-one-hour-while-not-is-use #MacGossip #DigitalDetox #ApplePrivacy #TechHumor #ConnectivityIssues #HackerNews #ngated

My Mac Contacted 63 Different Apple Owned Domains in One Hour - While Not is Use

During a one hour period today, my computer contacted 63 different Apple domains while i was not logged on and using it. I have been trying to minimize to the extent possible the reach of big tech into my life. A full 25% of the DNS queries from one of my computers (M2 MBA with macOS 15.4) are to Apple owned domains - even though my DNS provider (NextDNS) blocks Apple's native telemetry. Additionally, since I do not use Apple for my mail, contacts, calendars, podcasts or news, I already have the routes to those Apple services blacklisted. Interestingly, my 2019 Intel MBP with the same DNS settings has less than 3% of it's DNS queries hitting Apple domains. Here are the domains Apple contacted during one 60-Minute Period When I Was Not Using My ComputerOne Hour - 63 Apple Domains • 1-courier.push.apple.com - Apple Push Notification Service • 1-courier.sandbox.push.apple.com - Apple Push Notification Service • api.apple-cloudkit.com - CloudKit, Apple's backend service for developers to store and sync app data • api.apple-cloudkit.fe2.apple-dns.net - DNS/gateway services for Apple's infrastructure • app-site-association.cdn-apple.com - Used for Universal Links • apple-relay.cloudflare.com • apple.com - Core Apple websites • bag.itunes.apple.com - iTunes/App Store purchase container • configuration.apple.com - for fetching various system configurations, including location services • configuration.ls.apple.com - for fetching various system configurations, including location services • cts.cdn-apple.com - CDN for network content • entitlements.itunes.apple.com - Checks your entitlements for apps and content • fbs.smoot.apple.com - for crash reports, analytics, or user feedback. • fpinit.itunes.apple.com - Initialization for iTunes/App Store services • gateway.fe2.apple-dns.net - DNS/gateway services for Apple's infrastructure • gdmf.apple.com - Device Management Framework • gsa.apple.com - Apple ID (IDMS) and Game Center Services (GSAS) • gsa.idms-apple.com.akadns.net - Apple ID (IDMS) and Game Center Services (GSAS) • gsas.apple.com - Apple ID (IDMS) and Game Center Services (GSAS) • gsas.idms-apple.com.akadns.net - Apple ID (IDMS) and Game Center Services (GSAS) • gspe1-ssl.ls.apple.com - related to Location Services (LS) and certificate validation (SSL) • gspe35-ssl.ls.apple.com - related to Location Services (LS) and certificate validation (SSL) • iadsdk.apple.com - Apple's iAd advertising network SDK • init-p01md.apple.com • init.ess.apple.com - Apple's Entitlement Services • init.itunes.apple.com - Initialization for iTunes/App Store services • kt-prod.ess.apple.com - Apple's Entitlement Services • lcdn-registration.apple.com - related to Software Update and (CDN) registration • musicstatus.itunes.apple.com - For checking the status of Apple Music or iTunes Match • ocsp2.apple.com - Online Certificate Status Protocol • p44-buy-lb.itunes-apple.com.akadns.net - related to the iTunes Store and App Store purchase • p44-buy.itunes.apple.com - related to the iTunes Store and App Store purchase • pancake.apple.com - telemetry • pd.itunes.apple.com - related to the iTunes Store and App Store purchase • proxy.safeBrowse.apple - for Apple's Safari Fraudulent Website Warning (Safe Browse) • sandbox.itunes-apple.com.akadns.net - used by developers for testing in-app purchases • sandbox.itunes.apple.com - used by developers for testing in-app purchases • sas-uw2-pcms.apple.com - related to purchase or content management systems within Apple's retail or media ecosystem. • sas.pcms.apple.com - related to purchase or content management systems within Apple's retail or media ecosystem. • setup.fe2.apple-dns.net - DNS/gateway services for Apple's infrastructure • st11p01su-lcdnreg.isu.apple.com.akadns.net - related to Software Update and (CDN) registration • suconfig.apple.com - related to Software Update and (CDN) registration • swallow-apple-com.v.aaplimg.com - related to content delivery or image services • swallow.apple.com - related to content delivery or image services • testflight.apple.com - for TestFlight, Apple's platform for beta testing apps • time.apple.com - Network Time Protocol • token.safeBrowse.apple - for Apple's Safari Fraudulent Website Warning (Safe Browse) • us-ne-courier-4.push-apple.com.akadns.net - Apple Push Notification Service • us-sandbox-courier-4.push-apple.com.akadns.net - Apple Push Notification Service • use1-wps-prod.apple.com • weatherkit.apple.com • wps.apple.com • www.apple.com - Core Apple websites • xp.apple.com - telemetry • gateway.icloud.com • p177-content.icloud.com • edge-062.usatl5.icloud-content.com • p104-content.icloud.com • setup.icloud.com • p150-content.icloud.com • p176-content.icloud.com • p101-content.icloud.com • mask-api.icloud.com Apple Domains I Already Block• apple.news • apple.tv • podcasts.apple.com • siri.apple.com • caldav.icloud.com • contacts.icloud.com • mask.apple-dns.net • mask-api.icloud.com • doh.dns.apple.com.v.aaplimg.com • doh.dns.apple.com • apple-relay.cloudflare.com • mask-canary.icloud.com • mask-h2.icloud.com • mask.icloud.com • p120-caldav.icloud.com

TECHi May 14, 2025

Airtel faced a major outage on May 13, hitting key South Indian cities like Chennai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad during peak evening hours. Over 65% of users reported no signal, sparking frustration across social media.

#AirtelOutage #NetworkDown #AirtelIndia #SouthIndia #TelecomNews #ConnectivityIssues #Downdetector #DigitalDisruption #AirtelSignal #MobileNetwork #TECHi

Read Full Article Here :- https://www.techi.com/bharti-airtel-users-faced-netword-outage/

Bharti Airtel Users Faced Network Outage, Downdetector Reported

Bharti Enterprises’ Bharti Airtel Limited was reported to have experienced a massive network outage on May 13. The most severely affected cities were

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Hacker News Feb 26, 2025

The Miserable State of Modems and Mobile Network Operators — https://blog.golioth.io/the-miserable-state-of-modems-and-mobile-network-operators/
#HackerNews #MiserableModems #MobileNetworkOperators #ConnectivityIssues #TechTalks #NetworkChallenges

The Miserable State of Modems and Mobile Network Operators

This is a story of the complexities of cellular connectivity, the perils of closed ecosystems, and how to debug what you cannot see.

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PUPUWEB Blog Dec 16, 2024

Cellular data not working on iOS 18? 📱🚫 Get back online fast with these easy fixes for your connectivity issues 👉 #iOS18 #CellularData #TechFix #iPhoneTips #ConnectivityIssues

https://pupuweb.com/how-to-fix-cellular-data-not-working-on-ios-18-issues/

How to Fix Cellular Data Not Working on iOS 18 Issues? - PUPUWEB

When cellular data on iOS 18 isn’t working, it’s often caused by minor settings glitches, software bugs, or hardware issues. The fixes below can help you

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Simon Zerafa Mar 6, 2024

If you not already following https://mastodon.social/@netblocks then consider doing so.

Yes #Linkedin is down apparently and @netblocks was reporting it a short while ago 🙂🤷‍♂️

#InfoSec #IT #ConnectivityIssues #IsItDown

MasterTrend Info Feb 25, 2024

There's a big problem with smart rings | Digital Trends https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/theres-a-big-problem-with-smart-rings/

Smart rings have gained popularity in the tech world, but there are significant challenges that come with them. From connectivity issues to limited battery life, these devices have room for improvement.

#SmartRings #Tech #ConnectivityIssues #BatteryLife #UserExperience #ResearchAndDevelopment

There’s a big problem with smart rings

Smart rings are really exciting new products, but the boring, predictable names being used for them are not. Here's what needs to be done.

Digital Trends