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

Galactic tensions rise as Apple TV+ series 'Foundation' returns in July

Apple TV+ has released a preview for the upcoming second season of "Foundation" and shared an epic trailer that continues the saga with new and returning stars.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Foxconn has a grim outlook for the year as profits take a nosedive

Apple supplier Foxconn reported a 56% decline in first-quarter net profit, its biggest quarterly fall in three years, falling short of forecasts.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Canon's new PowerShot V10 camera captures 4K video for social media

Canon introduces its first compact camera designed exclusively for vlogging, catering to the unique needs of content creators who produce videos for social media.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Google unveils $1799 Pixel Fold, the latest Android folding smartphone

Google's new Pixel Fold smartphone merges the utility of its Pixel line with a folding design that expands into a sleek tablet — for $1799.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Google releases affordable Pixel 7a smartphone with new AI capabilities

At its annual I/O conference on Wednesday, Google unveiled several new items including the Pixel 7a that has some of the same features of the Pixel 7 while introducing new capabilities.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Google returns to tablet market with Google Pixel Tablet & docking stand

Google's Pixel Tablet debuted at its yearly I/O event, but you're going to have to wait a while to get it in your hands.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Apple has updated Shazam to add integration with Apple Music Classical

Apple has updated its music recognition app Shazam to support Apple Music Classical for subscribers to enjoy classical music.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Apple suppliers BOE & Samsung dueling in China court over stolen patents

Apple supplier BOE Technology Group has sued rival Samsung Electronics and alleged it stole its technologies for OLED iPhone displays.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

People are now holding on to old iPhones as long as they did pre-COVID

New research data suggests that people are holding onto their iPhone for longer periods before upgrading, a shift from the trend observed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Dell's new monitor boasts 6K resolution & IPS Black display technology

Dell's 32-inch monitor with a 6K resolution will be available for purchase, shortly, and is priced at about half what an Pro Display XDR costs.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Apple seeds release candidates of iOS 16.5 & iPadOS 16.5

Apple has issued release candidates of iOS and iPadOS 16.5 ahead of an expected release next week.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Hit-and-run victim credits Apple Watch Fall Detection for saving his life

Tim Cook wishes a fast recovery for a person who was hurt in a hit-and-run accident and received aid when his Apple Watch dialed 911.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Apple issues release candidates for watchOS 9.5, tvOS 16.5, HomePod

Apple has doled out release candidate developer beta versions for tvOS 16.5 and watchOS 9.5, as well as for HomePod.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Apple releases release candidate for macOS Ventura 13.4

Apple has launched the release candidate of macOS Ventura 13.4 for developers, alongside more covering macOS Big Sur 11.7.7 and macOS Monterey 12.6.6.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Mac revenue decline leads Samsung & LG to hesitate on Gen 8 OLED

Samsung Display and LG Display are investing billions into MacBook and iPad OLED screens, but declining Mac sales raise profitability concerns.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Switchers away from Android boosted Apple marketshare in still-collapsing smartphone market

The US smartphone market remained tough for manufacturers in the first calendar quarter of 2023, but Apple's market share grew as Android users moved to iOS.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Full-featured Final Cut Pro & Logic Pro coming to iPad in May

Apple is bringing its Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro apps to the iPad as subscriptions for artists and musicians with multi-touch gestures and machine learning features.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Apple handed partial defeat in Corellium copyright appeal, but the saga isn't over yet

An appeals court has ruled that fair use doctrine protects a security researcher's iPhone virtualization software — but two parts of the earlier verdict have been sent back to the originating court.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Apple is about to start a new $5 billion bond sale

In the upcoming weeks, Apple plans to offer five different bonds in a sale to finance its buyback and dividend initiatives, and could potentially raise up to $5 billion.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Apple Learning Coach program improves education & expands to more countries

Apple Learning Coach, a professional learning program for educators, will be extended to an additional twelve countries later in 2023 — and Apple has shared how it has helped transform a California school district.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet & more -- What to expect from Google I/O 2023 on May 10

Google is set to unveil a host of new hardware and software products, including the Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet, and Pixel Watch 2 at its upcoming developer conference.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Plugable 5-in-1 hub review: Buy it for the Ethernet port alone

Plugable has launched the USB-C 5-in-1 hub hub that is both affordable and small in size — but it's not much of an upgrade to a MacBook other than the Ethernet port.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Apple Music Live's new season kicks off with Ed Sheeran

The new season of Apple Music Live, a live performance series featuring music stars, is almost here, and it will kick off with Ed Sheeran.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Idris Elba's 'Hijack' airplane thriller premieres June 28 on Apple TV+

Apple has shared a first look at "Hijack," a seven-part thriller told in real time about a hijacked airplane coming to Apple TV+ that stars Idris Elba.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Apple impresses analysts with 'Rock of Gibraltar-like' resilience that should inspire confidence

Even though Apple posted earnings weaker than the year-ago quarter, the company surpassed what Wall Street expected it to deliver. As a result, analysts are optimistic about the company's resilience.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

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