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

Belkin's new hub offers 100W Power Delivery & data transfer with four USB-C ports

Belkin's newest product is the Connect USB-C Hub with recycled materials with four high-speed USB-C ports that provide charging and prevent data loss.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

1,000 fake AirPods & 50 counterfeit Apple Watches seized at DC-area airport in March

Nearly $300,000 worth of counterfeit AirPods Pro and Apple Watches were seized at an airport heading to Virginia from China, although no one has yet been charged.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Astropad Studio is improving video performance for iPad artists

Astropad Studio users can now access a peer-to-peer networking feature to connect an iPad to a Mac directly for people on slow Wi-Fi networks.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Apple Watch soars above the rest of the smartwatch crowd with high customer satisfaction

According to a recent consumer poll, Apple has the highest level of "stickiness" among smartwatch brands, and almost 80% of iPhone owners have one.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

US Apple customers favor iPhone 14 Pro models according to unsurprising survey

As conventional wisdom has suggested since launch, the iPhone 14 Pro lineup accounted for most iPhone sales in the US in early 2023, and the iPhone 14 Plus struggled.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

TSMC struggling with early yields of iPhone A17 and M3 Mac processors

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is having lithography tool troubles with the new chip process that is being used to fabricate the next generation of Apple processors.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Apple's Shenzhen, China retails store opens on April 28

Apple's MixC Shenzhen store is its second store in the region, and the company built it with sustainable materials.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Apple plans to expand Health services to include mood & eye tracking, AI coach planned for later

Apple reportedly plans to release an AI-powered health coach and tools to track a person's mood, and the Health app might finally be available on the iPad.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Apple issues third developer beta of iOS 16.5 & iPadOS 16.5

The iOS and iPadOS 16.5 betas are part of Apple's ongoing testing program for its operating systems, and the third releases are now available.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Hollywood writers' strike could lead to difficult times for Apple TV+, but Apple can handle it

Apple TV could suffer from an impending Hollywood writers' strike due to a small library and lack of unscripted content, but the company can easily weather the storm.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Apple releases third watchOS 9.5, tvOS 16.5, HomePod betas for developers to download

Apple has released the third developer betas for tvOS 16.5 and watchOS 9.5, continuing the latest testing round.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Apple seeds third developer beta for macOS Ventura 13.4

The third beta of macOS Ventura 13.4 for developers has been released by Apple as part of its ongoing beta cycle for hardware.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Jamf updates add secure logins & safe internet access for enterprise customers

Jamf held a special event to announce updates that help IT teams deploy Mac computers throughout companies, schools, and government agencies.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

DJI's new drone has a triple-camera system for photography & video work

DJI has recently released the Mavic 3 Pro, a drone with three cameras to capture footage in different focal lengths to support multiple photography situations.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Spotify is still bleeding money but predicts a return to profitability

People are flocking to Spotify as shown by the company's recent financial results, but it continues to bleed over a quarter-billion dollars per quarter — even after its layoffs in January.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Apple Impact Accelerator program reopens to boost minority-owned businesses in green industries

For the third year, Apple is reopening its Impact Accelerator program to help Black, Indigenous, and Hispanic/Latino entrepreneurs in green industries.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Apple triumphant in Epic Games 'Fortnite' antitrust appeal

Apple has won its appeal in Epic Games' appeal over the App Store policies, but further appeals are expected.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Google Authenticator users can now sync passcodes between devices

Google has updated its security app for two-factor authentication to sync passcodes across devices, but users without a Google account can still use the app.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

iPhone 14 Emergency SOS via Satellite saved students stuck in a Utah canyon

The iPhone 14 Emergency SOS via Satellite feature helped save three stranded students who were dealing with hypothermia, and being stuck in a canyon.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Apple rumored to pick and choose which markets will get sideloading in iOS 17

A new report from a reliable leaker thinks that sideloading may not even be mentioned at WWDC, and the company is rumored to limit the feature to regions that have laws requiring it.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

iOS 17 rumored to get big updates to Wallet & Find My

After months of rumors suggesting that iOS 17 would be a minor update, new reports have emerged on Friday saying that Apple is planning big changes to the built-in Wallet and Find My apps.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

How to change color saturation on Apple Watch faces for customization

Apple Watch owners have access to a wide variety of watch faces and can change the color saturation on many of them to suit their tastes. Here's how to do it.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Apple TV YouTube app gets big update to fix bugs & offer NFL Sunday Ticket

YouTube is releasing an update for its YouTube TV app on Apple TV that fixes a syncing bug, sets the stage for improved picture quality, and more.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Apple's second Shenzhen retail store is opening on April 28, over a decade after the first

A new Apple Store is opening in Shenzhen at an upscale shopping centre The MixC, as the company continues its expansion into mainland China.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Apple Music removes Drake and The Weeknd AI clone song after copyright complaint

Apple and other companies have pulled the "Heart on My Sleeve" song generated by AI sampling of Drake and The Weeknd, after copyright concerns from Universal Music Group.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

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