But it’s not just about the number of devices, it’s also about customer satisfaction.
Andrew Orr
Since 2015 Andrew has been writing about Apple, privacy, security, and at one point even Android. You can find him most places online under the username @andrewornot.
Articles by Andrew Orr
Review: An App Called Orga Lets You Search Text in Photos
Andrew Orr found an app that lets you search for text and objects in photos.
How to Manage Slack Notifications on macOS and iOS
Andrew Orr shows us how to tame the beast called Slack.
Company Cellebrite Makes a Scary Claim Regarding Unlocking iPhones
The ability to unlock any iPhone model is significant, and the cost of unlocking an iPhone can be pretty cheap.
Games Will Run Faster on iOS, macOS with Support of New GPU API
To ensure Vulkan/Metal compatibility, The Brenwill Workshop released the MoltenVK library.
iOS: How to Use Siri Hands Free From Your iPhone Lock Screen
Using Siri hands free with AirPods is great, but then I ran into a problem.
Need a Mac IRC Client? Here are 3 You Can Use
I spent a couple of days trying out different ones. Here are my thoughts.
An Apple Patent Hints at an Apple TV Gaming System
It’s not clear if it’s a separate console (probably not though) or just video game accessories or a platform.
iOS Developers can add up to 10 App Screenshots Now
Adding more app screenshots will let developers show more of an app’s capabilities.
There's a New Privacy Safari API Coming Called Storage Access API
To prevent potential abuse, Apple will monitor the adoption of the API.
Apple Sponsors 2018 UK BRIT Music Awards
There a dedication section in iTunes and Apple Music.
Review: MyIdol is a Weird but Fun 3D Avatar Creator for iOS
MyIdol is a 3D avatar creator that uses machine learning to create a lifelike replica of you.
AR/VR Startups Will Compete in the 10th Annual SXSW Accelerator Pitch
Registration to attend the event is open, with badges ranging from US$545 to US$1650.
An APFS Bug in macOS High Sierra Can Cause Data Loss in Disk Images
However, they only affect certain disk images.
Shopify Just Showed Tim Cook its Goals in AR Shopping
Augmented reality is heating up and will get bigger and bigger. Shopping and entertainment will probably be its biggest areas of focus.
Apple Made an Apple Watch Web Page Called 'Close Your Rings'
The page is an attractive, rich demonstration of the Apple Watch and how it’s a good fitness wearable.
macOS: What is Purgeable Storage on Your Hard Drive?
What is purgeable storage, and is there a way to manually clear it out and reclaim storage space?
How to Set Up Family Sharing on iOS 11
Keep in mind that you can only set up and delete two family sharing groups per year.
New Apple AR Webpage Makes a Strong Statement About the Future
I think the company is making a strong statement about the future of augmented reality.
Enable Grayscale on Apple Devices to Save Battery and Your Eyesight
Using grayscale on Apple devices can have several benefits.
How to Use Your iPhone as a HomePod Remote
It turns out you can use your iPhone as a HomePod remote.
There is a Workaround to Control HomePod EQ Settings
This is for iTunes and the iOS Music app. If you use a third-party app like Spotify, check the app settings to see if it has its own EQ settings.
An Apple Intern Allegedly Released the iBoot Leak
It’s always good to hear the origin story, but you shouldn’t be worried about this leak.
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HomePod Equalizer Settings are Automatic, not Manual [Update]
It doesn’t come as a surprise though, as Apple wants the HomePod to have that magical “just work” capability like its other products.
