iPad "Cannot connect to iTunes Store" error for no reason

[Axmann]

So, occasionally, when I open op the App store on my Ipad 4, it will have a blank screen and say "Cannot connect to iTunes Store". It opens on the "Featured tab".

I am on a good wireless connection, so it shouldn't be that. And it seems like the occurrence is random.

 

[mcdj]

For no reason? Umm, did you happen to notice the date on the calendar? There are literally millions of new iPhones/iPods/iPads all trying to connect to the App Store simultaneously.

 

[radioking]

I had this happen for the first time today on my 4. I did a reset (hold the home and power button till you see the Apple logo) and it fixed the problem.

 

[dcorban]

Had this happen on a new iPod touch today.

 

[100Teraflops]

It happened yesterday to my cousin's iPad mini as well. I think iTunes Store may have been buckling due to heavy traffic. IMHO of course.

 

[ssmed]

If its just Christmas day, I think the whole internet was feeling the strain - not just the iTunes Store!