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 inching closer to one billion paid subscriptions

Apple CEO Tim Cook gave encouraging results for its Services business, saying the company is nearing one billion paid subscriptions, nearly double from three years ago.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Supply chain issue fixes, plus India expansion led to Apple's excellent quarter, says Tim Cook

Apple CEO Tim Cook said the company beat Wall Street's sales and revenue expectations in the second fiscal quarter, boosted by higher-than-anticipated iPhone sales helped by Indian customers switching over from Android.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

iPhone beats Android flagship phones when it comes to DIY repairs at home, study claims

While no smartphone repair is so simple a child could do it, the iPhone 13 is among the most straightforward models to repair at home, a report claims, handily beating Android flagships from Google and Samsung.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Give Mom some flowers & chocolates with Apple Pay discounts for Mother's Day

Apple's annual Mother's Day promotion for Apple Pay users is underway to assist users in saving money for purchasing flowers, chocolates, and other personalized gifts.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

iPhone will catch a sales block in EU countries if Apple limits USB-C

The European Union is taking measures to ensure that Apple won't restrict charging and data transfer rates via USB-C for the iPhone 15 and later.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

FTC wants Facebook to stop rolling out new services until it can guarantee user privacy

The FTC wants to stop Meta from debuting new products and services profiting from the data it collects, until they comply with privacy requirements for minors.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Ford will stick with CarPlay as GM exits for Google tech

As General Motors plans to phase out CarPlay for its infotainment system, Ford won't so it doesn't risk losing Apple customers.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

iPhone buyers still flocking towards Pro models, against historical trends

Following the turn of a new year, iPhone buyers tend to choose the less expensive models — but that's not the case in 2023.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

New York and San Antonio cops differ on tracking stolen cars with Airtags

New York City police recently gave out free AirTags to cut down on vehicle theft, and just days after that announcement San Antonio law enforcement has advised against using the trackers.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

'Sid Meier's Railroads!' iOS review: railway history with challenges

Feral Interactive recently brought the iconic game "Sid Meier's Railroads!" to iOS. It's a fun way to learn railway history, although some controls are challenging.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Reason 12 update finally has native Apple Silicon support

Reason Studios has enhanced its music production software to include an offline mode and compatibility with Apple Silicon, even on older extensions.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Apple releases fourth developer beta of iOS 16.5 & iPadOS 16.5

Apple has released the fourth betas of iOS and iPadOS 16.5, which are part of the company's ongoing testing program for its operating systems.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Apple issues fourth developer beta for macOS Ventura 13.4

Apple has released the fourth beta version of macOS Ventura 13.4 for developers, as part of its ongoing beta cycle for hardware.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Apple seeds fourth watchOS 9.5, tvOS 16.5, HomePod betas for developers

As part of its testing process, Apple has made available the fourth developer betas for tvOS 16.5 and watchOS 9.5.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Google's 'Godfather of AI' is afraid of the dangers that AI poses to humanity

Dr. Geoffrey Hinton has resigned from his post at Google to raise awareness about the dangers of artificial intelligence and to advocate for international regulations.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Samsung & LG investing billions to make OLED displays for future iPad & MacBook

Samsung and LG are rushing to corner the market for midsize OLED panels and are investing billions into building new production lines for next-generation displays that have been rumored to appear in future iPad and Mac models.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

T-Mobile warns of identity risk from second breach in 2023

Just five months into the year, T-Mobile disclosed its second data breach, but thankfully only affected a small number of customers.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Apple's first-ever retail store at Tyson's Corner is moving to a new location

The first retail store that Apple opened, Apple Tysons Corner, is moving down the hall to a much larger location.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Apple renews 'The Morning Show' for season four ahead of third season premiere

The hit television series "The Morning Show" on Apple TV+ has been renewed for season four ahead of the season three premiere, with a possible fifth season as an option.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Apple's long-rumored all-glass tactile keyboard may be real sooner rather than later

Apple has been working on technologies to elevate glass on demand for keyboards and notifications for a long time, and newly published research from Carnegie Mellon may have a solution.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Apple's diversity efforts are 'selfish & practical' says head of developer relations

Apple's head of developer relations, Susan Prescott, says the company continues to focus on inclusion and diversity and promises new features at WWDC 2023.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

MicroLED Apple Watch launch in fall 2025, claims new rumor

A previous report claimed that Apple would release an Apple Watch with a MicroLED display in 2023, but a new rumor pushes that to 2025.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Apple is producing USB-C EarPods for the iPhone 15

Apple is reportedly working on wired EarPods with a USB-C cable ahead of the iPhone 15 lineup as an AirPods alternative, covered under the "Made for i" program.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Apple captures highest Chinese smartphone sales since 2015 in a market decline

Although China's smartphone market experienced its weakest first quarter since 2014, Apple managed to achieve the highest market share and smartphone sales in the region.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago