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

Apple seeds first developer betas for watchOS 9.6 & tvOS 16.6

Apple has released the first developer betas for watchOS 9.6 and tvOS 16.6, following the end of the previous beta cycle.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Samsung abandons plans to switch default search engine to Microsoft's Bing

Samsung has decided to stop its internal assessment that explored the possibility of switching the default search engine on its smartphones to Microsoft's Bing.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

TikTok users take legal action against Montana over controversial ban

Just days after the state of Montana signed a TikTok ban into law, a group of the platform's users has sued the state, saying it violates their free speech rights.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Horror game 'Layers of Fear' launches for Apple Silicon Macs on June 15

"Layers of Fear" is an upcoming first-person psychedelic horror game, and on launch day, it will be available with native support for Apple Silicon Mac computers.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

How to get the official ChatGPT app for iPhone

Scammers have flooded the App Store with fake or buggy ChatGPT apps, but OpenAI has recently launched an official version with capabilities to handle text and speech queries. Here's where to find it.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Georgia residents can now add a driver's license to their iPhone

The state of Georgia has officially enabled support for digital driver's licenses and state IDs to be stored and used on Apple devices in airports.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

After years of silence, the 'Killers of the Flower Moon' trailer depicts a grim, true story

Apple has at long last released a trailer for "Killers of the Flower Moon," an upcoming Western drama from Martin Scorsese that stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Mollie Kyle.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Apple continues work on micro LED technology for more control over displays

Apple has been working to mass-produce its own advanced micro-LED displays so it has more control over such a critical component of its products while also easing its reliance on rivals like Samsung.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Compared: Google Pixel 7a vs iPhone SE 2023

Google recently revealed the budget Pixel 7a that competes price-wise with the affordable iPhone SE. Here's how their features stack up.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Apple's headset drastically changed over time & top execs are skeptical

Despite the divergence of the upcoming Apple AR headset from the company's original vision, and skepticism from executives, Tim Cook himself is actively pushing the project forward.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Life-saving Apple Emergency SOS summons help for 10 stranded hikers

Once again, the iPhone has potentially saved some lives, with Apple's Emergency SOS functionality crucial to a rescue of 10 hikers who got lost in Santa Paula Canyon's "Last Chance" area.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Amazon releases four new Echo devices & discloses over half-billion sold

On top of trumpeting about a half-billion Alexa devices sold, Amazon has unveiled a fresh collection of Echo devices, including the Echo Pop, Echo Show 5, Echo Show 5 Kids, and Echo Buds for on the go.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Android users have increasingly switched to iPhone in the past decade

The migration of Android users to the iPhone remains a component of Apple's ecosystem, and once they make the switch, they often remain loyal to the brand.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

iPhone 15 Pro Max cameras getting rearranged to accommodate periscope lens

Due to the introduction of a new periscope lens, the positions of the Telephoto and Ultra Wide lenses in the iPhone 15 Pro Max might be swapped.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Secure contactless payments come to Australia with Tap to Pay on iPhone

Apple has introduced Tap to Pay on iPhone in Australia, enabling businesses to securely accept contactless payments in person while preserving privacy.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Apple blocked over $2 billion in fraudulent transactions & 1.7 million bogus apps in 2022

Apple has successfully prevented over $2 billion of potentially fraudulent transactions within the App Store while intensifying efforts to reject suspicious apps.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Critical security flaw is exposing older Wemo Smart Plugs to hackers

Researchers found a security flaw in an older version of the Wemo Mini Smart Plug that involved changing its name — and Belkin isn't going to fix it.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

iPhone thrived in Southeast Asia's shrinking smartphone market

Economic factors contributed to low smartphone shipments in Southeast Asia as consumers spent less money, but iPhone shipments saw growth.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Skullcandy's newest Crusher ANC 2 delivers a unique audio experience

Skullcandy has introduced its latest headphones, the Crusher ANC 2, which offers active noise cancellation and a customized audio experience.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Beats Studio Buds+ are Apple's worst kept tech secret

There is a preponderance of evidence that Beats Studio Buds+ are coming soon, and the latest sign is Google featuring an image of the earbuds in its Google I/O keynote.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

France doesn't understand why different iPhone models have varying parts

France is investigating Apple over allegations that it deliberately limits the repair options for its smartphones, potentially rendering them obsolete.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Apple has a stranglehold on the TSMC 3nm chip supply in 2023

Apple has reserved nearly all of TSMC's 3-nanometer process chip production for upcoming iPhone, Mac, and iPad models with the A17 Bionic and Apple Silicon M3 chips.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

NBCUniversal ad exec Linda Yaccarino will be the new Twitter CEO

Linda Yaccarino, formerly an advertising executive at NBCUniversal, has stepped down from her position to assume the CEO role at Twitter.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Apple seeds second release candidate for macOS Ventura 13.4

Apple has provided developers with the second release candidate version of macOS Ventura 13.4 for beta testing with sports in Apple News and Bluetooth fixes.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago