Andrew Orr

Andrew has been writing online since 2015 about topics such as Apple, privacy, and security. He has been a guest on MacVoices, In Touch With iOS, and other podcasts.

Recently, Andrew has taken an interest in cryptocurrency and other blockchain technology. In his free time you'll find him playing Mario Kart with his friends or walking through a park.

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Latest Articles from Andrew Orr

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New HomePod parts are 'decently replaceable' says YouTuber

8 hours ago

New HomePod parts are 'decently replaceable' says YouTuber

Apple recently revived the full-sized HomePod, and a YouTuber has taken it apart to find that it is more repairable than the original HomePod was.

By Andrew Orr | 8 hours ago

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Apple reportedly still working on iPhone reverse charge feature

11 hours ago

Apple reportedly still working on iPhone reverse charge feature

Rumors have circulated for a few years that an iPhone could offer reverse charging to power accessories, and a new report claims Apple is still working on the feature.

By Andrew Orr | 11 hours ago

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iPhone 14 discounts in China might not be a bad sign

12 hours ago

iPhone 14 discounts in China might not be a bad sign

Apple's iPhone 14 lineup has recently started selling at discounts of over $100 in China, and while some are taking it as a sign of flagging demand, that doesn't seem likely.

By Andrew Orr | 12 hours ago

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Apple collects nearly all of the profit in the worldwide smartphone market

3 days ago

Apple collects nearly all of the profit in the worldwide smartphone market

In 2022, Apple's operating profit share of the worldwide smartphone market reached a recent high of 85%, and the company shipped 70 million iPhones in the fourth quarter.

By Andrew Orr | 3 days ago

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Apple TV celebrates Black History Month with curation by Dr. Jelani Cobb

3 days ago

Apple TV celebrates Black History Month with curation by Dr. Jelani Cobb

Apple is celebrating Black History Month with a series of films in the Apple TV app called "The Matter of Black Lives," curated by Dr. Jelani Cobb.

By Andrew Orr | 3 days ago

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Who predicted Apple's Christmas quarter right & who was wrong?

3 days ago

Who predicted Apple's Christmas quarter right & who was wrong?

Stock analysts get paid to have opinions — and they're not always great. Here's who was right about Apple's Christmas quarter — and who was wrong.

By Andrew Orr | 3 days ago

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Apple Pay Later being tested by employees, coming soon

4 days ago

Apple Pay Later being tested by employees, coming soon

Apple has yet to provide any information regarding date that Apple Pay Later will launch, but Apple CEO Tim Cook said that it will be available soon.

By Andrew Orr | 4 days ago

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Apple Services revenue hit an all-time high of $20.8 billion

4 days ago

Apple Services revenue hit an all-time high of $20.8 billion

Amidst a downturn in most hardware categories, Apple set a new record for its Apple Services business, beating Wall Street's expectations for the segment.

By Andrew Orr | 4 days ago

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Vishal Bhardwaj's 'Fursat' is the latest film to be shot entirely on iPhone

4 days ago

Vishal Bhardwaj's 'Fursat' is the latest film to be shot entirely on iPhone

Indian film director Vishal Bhardwaj is out with a "Shot on iPhone" production about a man obsessed with controlling the future, and he used an iPhone 14 Pro.

By Andrew Orr | 4 days ago

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Jeff Williams has taken control of Apple's industrial design team

4 days ago

Jeff Williams has taken control of Apple's industrial design team

Apple has decided to eliminate the role of industrial design chief after Evans Hankey announced her departure from the position, and the team will start reporting to Jeff Williams.

By Andrew Orr | 4 days ago

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Samsung Galaxy S23 vs iPhone 14 Pro - compared

5 days ago

Samsung Galaxy S23 vs iPhone 14 Pro - compared

Samsung has released its answer to the iPhone 14 Pro and other smartphones. Here's how the Galaxy S23 compares against the iPhone 14 Pro.

By Andrew Orr | 5 days ago

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Samsung releases flagship Galaxy S23 smartphone lineup

5 days ago

Samsung releases flagship Galaxy S23 smartphone lineup

Samsung has launched its newest smartphones, the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra, designed to compete with the iPhone 14 lineup and other smartphones.

By Andrew Orr | 5 days ago

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Apple's iPhone is boiling oil resistant -- briefly

5 days ago

Apple's iPhone is boiling oil resistant -- briefly

The iPhone apparently has more than just water resistance, as one survived a brief and accidental dip into boiling oil, as shown by a viral TikTok video.

By Andrew Orr | 5 days ago

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Apple won't guarantee advertising viewer counts for MLS Season Pass

6 days ago

Apple won't guarantee advertising viewer counts for MLS Season Pass

Apple plans to launch its coverage for Major League Soccer soon on Apple TV+ and will forgo some traditional advertising practices.

By Andrew Orr | 6 days ago

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Paramount+ and Showtime streaming services are merging

6 days ago

Paramount+ and Showtime streaming services are merging

Paramount Media Networks has announced a plan to merge its Paramount+ and Showtime streaming businesses, and executives warned of layoffs and other changes.

By Andrew Orr | 6 days ago

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Marshall's Middleton Bluetooth speaker is water-resistant & app-controlled

6 days ago

Marshall's Middleton Bluetooth speaker is water-resistant & app-controlled

Marshall Headphones has launched a water-resistant Bluetooth speaker called Middleton with multi-directional stereo sound.

By Andrew Orr | 6 days ago

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Sound Blaster X5 offers high-quality audio to Mac users

6 days ago

Sound Blaster X5 offers high-quality audio to Mac users

The Sound Blaster X5 is a new USB sound card for Mac and other platforms to deliver high-quality audio with two DACs.

By Andrew Orr | 6 days ago

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SmartThings app on iOS now supports Matter

1 week ago

SmartThings app on iOS now supports Matter

Samsung has updated SmartThings, its smart home app on iOS, with support for the Matter device protocol to help expand device ecosystems.

By Andrew Orr | 1 week ago

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Nothing Phone will attempt to crack US market in 2023

1 week ago

Nothing Phone will attempt to crack US market in 2023

A new report confirms that the upcoming Phone (2) from Nothing will enter the US market in 2023, a significant change in marketing versus the company's previous smartphone.

By Andrew Orr | 1 week ago

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Apple TV+ Timothee Chalamet ad campaign continues with 'A Taste'

1 week ago

Apple TV+ Timothee Chalamet ad campaign continues with 'A Taste'

Timothee Chalamet is back again with another Apple TV+ in which he continues to pine for his own show on the platform.

By Andrew Orr | 1 week ago

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Apple Music launches Rihanna's Road to Halftime show in Spatial Audio

1 week ago

Apple Music launches Rihanna's Road to Halftime show in Spatial Audio

Ahead of Super Bowl LVII, Apple Music has released music from Rihanna's Road to Halftime show in Spatial Audio, and will feature an interview with the artist.

By Andrew Orr | 1 week ago

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Final Cut Pro gets Blackmagic video codecs with new BRAW Toolbox

1 week ago

Final Cut Pro gets Blackmagic video codecs with new BRAW Toolbox

A new tool called BRAW Toolbox brings native Blackmagic BRAW support to Apple's Final Cut Pro, and it is available to preorder in the Mac App Store with a limited-time discount.

By Andrew Orr | 1 week ago

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Two women saved in Canada thanks to Apple's Emergency SOS via Satellite

1 week ago

Two women saved in Canada thanks to Apple's Emergency SOS via Satellite

Two women were recently stranded in British Columbia and were successfully rescued thanks to Apple's Emergency SOS — and it may have been the first such rescue in the area.

By Andrew Orr | 1 week ago

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M2 MacBook Pro teardown reveals memory & storage changes

1 week ago

M2 MacBook Pro teardown reveals memory & storage changes

Repair website iFixit has posted a teardown of the 2023 14-inch MacBook Pro with help from an Apple repair manual, and found a few changes to the new model besides the M2 Pro chip.

By Andrew Orr | 1 week ago

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World Surf League declares Apple Watch as official sports equipment

1 week ago

World Surf League declares Apple Watch as official sports equipment

The Apple Watch is now considered official surfing equipment by the World Surf League, and there is a new app for athletes during competitions.

By Andrew Orr | 1 week ago

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