Andrew Orr

Tech Beat Reporter

Since 2015, Andrew has been writing in the online tech community, specializing in Apple-related topics as well as privacy and security. He has also been a guest on podcasts such as MacVoices and In Touch With iOS.

In his free time, Andrew enjoys Mario Kart competitions with friends, taking a walk in a local park, and wishing he had more houseplants.

Latest Articles from Andrew Orr

Tim Cook wants season four of 'Ted Lasso,' says Coach Beard

Brendan Hunt, renowned for portraying Coach Beard in the popular series "Ted Lasso," recently mentioned an encounter with Apple CEO Tim Cook, who hopes for more content.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

'Ted Lasso' cast reflects on memorable Jason Sudeikis speech on last day of season three

The third and final season of "Ted Lasso" has been released, and cast members discuss an inspirational speech delivered by Jason Sudeikis during the last day of shooting.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Plant-based marketing campaign uses Steve Jobs & faces potential conflict with Apple

A new marketing campaign aims to promote plant-based diets and convince people to stop eating meat, and uses Steve Jobs' famous slogan, but it may get pushback from Apple.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

How to reduce eye strain with 'Screen Distance' in iOS 17

With iOS 17, Apple has introduced a new feature to alleviate eye strain. Here's how to enable it on your device.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

EU law requiring easier iPhone battery replacement inches closer to enactment

The European Union is moving closer to enacting a law that will not just require smartphones like the iPhone to have easier battery repairs, but it will also mandate how much of a battery must be reclaimable after recycling.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Japan law will require Apple to allow alternate iPhone app stores

The Japanese government is introducing laws that will require Apple to allow users nationwide to download apps outside their official app stores.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Apple subreddit reopens after moderation team threatened with removal

The Apple subreddit has reopened under duress after a protest about API fees was squashed by threats from the company's CEO to remove the moderation teams of closed subreddits.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Apple issues third developer beta for macOS 13.5 Ventura

Apple has rolled out an update to the beta program for macOS Ventura 13.5, and the third beta version is now accessible for developers to test.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Apple seeds third developer betas for watchOS 9.6 & tvOS 16.6

Apple has recently launched the third developer betas for watchOS 9.6 and tvOS 16.6, following the second phase of beta releases.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Apple releases third developer beta for iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6

Apple has released the third developer betas for iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6 a week and a half after the iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 betas were made available.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

A new web standard will add another layer of security to online payment services like Apple Pay

The World Wide Web Consortium is working to further secure online payments in browsers with a new technology that works alongside other payment services like Apple Pay, Google Pay, and more.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Ex-Apple staff are behind hundreds of top tech startups

Many Apple alums have gone on to found startups in climate, health, and other areas, and they attribute their acquired skills and knowledge to their time spent at Apple.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Steam update brings new features & Mac hardware acceleration

Steam has rolled out a notable app update featuring a revamped in-game overlay, fresh note capabilities, and the ability to pin in-game windows.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

How to make your iPhone sound like you using Personal Voice in iOS 17

Apple provides an extensive range of accessibility features across its lineup of devices, and a new tool in iOS 17 will help those that need their voice to talk for them. Here's how to set it up.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

How to make a Contact Poster in iOS 17 with an iPhone

Contact Posters are a new feature in iOS 17 that lets users customize how their contact card appears when calling someone. Here's how to set one up.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Best Buy expands its Upgrade+ program to include iPad Pro and Apple Watch Ultra

Best Buy is expanding its Upgrade+ program to include a wider range of Apple products, and the newest additions are iPad Pro and Apple Watch Ultra.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Sonos slashes jobs and shrinks real estate presence in cost-cutting drive

Sonos has revealed plans to lay off 7% of its workforce, and downsize its real estate presence, as the latest tech company to eliminate jobs.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Apple is better at converting people to iPhone than Google for Android

While there is a small number of iPhone users who switch to Android, iPhone owners have a greater level of brand loyalty compared to Android users.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

How to set up recurring Apple Cash payments in iOS 17

Apple Cash users are getting a new feature with iOS 17 that lets them set up recurring payments for shared expenses. Here's how to enable it.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Geekbench reveals M2 Ultra chip's massive performance leap in 2023 Mac Pro

Geekbench has revealed performance statistics for the M2 Ultra chip inside the 2023 Mac Pro and it has over double the performance of the older Intel-based machine.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Apple executives discuss the process behind the 15-inch MacBook Air's development

Apple executives reveal the very many engineering challenges that had to be overcome in order to create the new 15-inch MacBook Air.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Mac Studio review roundup: The Pro's choice

Prior to wide availability, reviews of Apple's new Mac Studio highlight its exceptional performance and pinpoint exactly where it fits into Apple's product lineup.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

2023 Mac Studio vs 2022 Mac Studio - compared

Apple's second-generation Mac Studio is packed with top-tier M2-series chips. Here's how the specs compare against the previous version running M1 Max and M1 Ultra chips.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Reddit app 'Apollo' is shutting down over Reddit's expensive API prices

Apollo, one of the most popular Reddit apps, is shutting down due to modifications made to Reddit's API that will impose incredibly high costs on developers who create Reddit clients.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Apple & Epic Games both appealing 'Fortnite' App Store antitrust ruling

Apple and Epic Games have jointly requested an appeals court to review its decision that may compel Apple to alter its payment practices within the App Store, for entirely different reasons.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

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