The problem resides with old Apple devices set up with the old iTunes/iCloud email account that doesn't automatically update to the new AppleID when changed. For example, we have one iPad setup with family@oldmail.com which has been transitioned to family@newmail.com. This worked honky-dory until updates became an issue as of tonight.

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