Apps won't download on my iOS devices.

Yes - I had to set up the 3 questions the other night before making a purchase. I had heard about it a few days earlier on a message board as a new security feature so I was sort of prepared. Since setting up the questions I haven't been asked them when making purchases.

Never had it this bad. Nothing seems to happen when trying to download, and can't even connect to iTunes store...please send help...

I restored my iPad 3rd gen as well as my iPod touch and still cant download new apps or updates I'm just glad I'm not the only one with he problem everything functions except downloading new apps or updates never experienced this...

I was wondering if it had anything to do with that. Maybe a software issue. I have no clue, but I thought maybe it was a glitch or something caused by that. What I am also wondering is if every account holder had to do that, or is it just certain people? I am not going to restore anything, or delete anything. I am pretty sure this is something that will iron itself out so to speak. I have talked to a few people and have come to find out that there are some changes being made. I guess sometimes things just arent as smooth as they usually are. This is the first issue that we have had, that has taken up this kind of time. At least I know it has everything to do with our account, and not just my phone. I will be patient and hopefully it will be fixed soon.

Exactly the same issues in Australia connecing to the Australian App Store with an iPhone 4 and iPad 2. My iPad2 is WiFi only, however the I've shown with the iPhone that the problem is the same regardless of whether the phone connected via 3G or WiFi so it's not my home network. Also tried numerous restarts of both devices that at best just make the stalled 'installing' icons go away. The only way in the past couple of hours that I have been successful in getting a App onto the iPhone was to download it via iTunes on a Windows PC (connected to the same iTunes account / same network) and then sync this with the iPhone. The link between Apple's recent implementation of new security features and this issue is the obvious elephant in the room.

Having the same issues here...apps can't seem to update as well as download apps but can do so if connected to itunes on your pc or while on sync. Tried my sisters ipad, and its all good on hers, its just my ipad...hope apple resolves this problem soon...

It seems that this isn't just an issue on the various iDevices. I'm trying to connect to the iTunes Store on my computer and I'm having the same exact issues. Taking a look through the other support forum discussions, I found this: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3891187?start=0&tstart=0

Seems like all of the iTunes Store is screwed up right now

Having the same problem on iPad 2 apps are sitting at waiting then after a couple of minuets cannot connect to store appears. It was working fine yesterday even after I updated the new security questions.

@latags - I think they are rolling out the security questions as I heard of many others having to set it up before I had to do it. As for the issues this evening - I sometimes have had delays with updates to apps - but I don't think it has ever lasted this long. Of course, for me, it's just app updates so I am not as concerned about it as I would be if I was trying to purchase something or setup a new device like others.

I agree 100%. I think everyone should just take the route you took, and see what happens after a while.

I'm also having the same issue, I too have a 3rd generation iPad and an iPhone 4, both of which are encountering problems downloading apps from the app store.

When I attempt to download an app or do an update to an app it just stops at "waiting" on the home screen. I am unable to pause/resume the app status.

After 5 minutes I get a warning pop up along the lines of "could not connect to the iTunes store".

I have tried resetting the iPad and iPhone and that doesn't fix it either.

Please advise as to the status.

Same here. I am sure its not a big deal. Just frustrating. Boy, its times like these that really puts things into perspective. Think about it, its really amazing watching what happens when things dont run as people are accustomed to. I was happy to play Atari when I was a teenager. Now I am hearing it from my kids and wife that they cant download something!! Crazy.

Same problem here. Started around 8:00 pm EST. It's almost 2 am and I'm still unable to download apps, watch shows via AppleTV, etc. I made an appointment with the Genius Bar for tomorrow, do you think they will be able to help?

Apparently it's a bigger issue for people who purchased media content through the iTunes. Someone else in the other support thread I'm reading who purchased media through Apple TV cannot watch any purchase he/she made. Sounds more irritating than just having to deal with updating apps or downloading new ones.

I wouldnt worry. I dont think it will take that long. You should be able to download anything through itunes still.