Daryl Baxter
Daryl Baxter is iMore's Features Editor, overseeing long-form and in-depth articles and op-eds. Daryl loves using his experience as both a journalist and Apple fan to tell stories about Apple's products and its community, from the apps we use every day to the products that have been long forgotten in the Cupertino archives.
Daryl studied Computer Systems (Networks) at Nottingham Trent University, where he first flexed his editorial muscles with an interview with original Tomb Raider composer Nathan McCree, published in the university's magazine, helping Daryl to discover the career he wanted to follow.
Since then, Daryl's professional life has included working as tech support, freelance editorial, and eventually settling into full-time editorial positions, building out a new tech site at Gfinity in 2018. Daryl was eventually tasked with leading the Software & Downloads section at TechRadar.
Daryl also published a now best-selling book available in shops and online, called 'The Making of Tomb Raider', which tells the story of the beginnings of Lara Croft and the series' early development. His second book, '50 Years of Boss Fights', came out in June 2024, and has a monthly newsletter called 'Springboard'.
Now at iMore as its Features Editor, he wants to dig deep into the depths of Apple products, features, and the company's rich history, looking at everything from the latest Apple silicon to honoring what came before with the iPod Photo and the Macintosh.
In his spare time, Daryl's usually found in a coffee shop, playing many retro games, and Tomb Raider Remastered on the Switch. Alongside this, he's also constantly replaying Metal Gear Solid 4 and quoting The Simpsons to whomever is nearby.
Latest articles by Daryl Baxter
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Despite reports, Meta and Apple are not discussing an AI partnership for one obvious reason
By Daryl Baxter published
A new report has clarified that talks between Apple and Meta broke down in March, likely due to Apple's privacy concerns.
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Anker Nano Power Bank review: Small in size but makes a big impact
By Daryl Baxter published
Anker’s smallest power bank is a fantastic method to keep your iPhone charged, all in a compact design.
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iOS 18 may soon let you use Meta AI with Apple Intelligence
By Daryl Baxter published
Apple and Meta are reportedly discussing bringing Meta AI to Apple Intelligence, similar to ChatGPT’s integration with Siri in iOS 18.
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No Apple CarPlay is a deal-breaker! Study reveals 35% of buyers won't consider a car without it
By Daryl Baxter published
In a new survey, many respondents revealed they would flat-out refuse to buy a car without Apple CarPlay.
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Best video rigs for iPhone 2024
By Daryl Baxter last updated
Adding a video rig for your iPhone can be great to help stabilize any video you need to take for a project.
![Sonic Mania on iPhone 15 Pro Max](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/E8KpYkE2LMHdHSft6gMcEE-320-80.jpg)
Here's why Netflix is the best value in iPhone gaming right now
By Daryl Baxter published
I wasn’t expecting much from Netflix’s gaming offering — but three games have changed my mind.
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iOS 18 will include texting tech from the 90s to make dialing numbers faster than ever
By Daryl Baxter published
iOS 18 brings a nostalgic throwback for anyone who used to own a non-touchscreen Nokia or Motorola phone in the 90s.
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Apple's huge iPhone changes might not be enough for the EU
By Daryl Baxter published
The European Union’s competition chief has expressed surprise that Apple could be “non-compliant” with the rules set by the DMA.
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Control Center on iPhone has always been useful. Has iOS 18 just made it... exciting?
By Daryl Baxter published
A big feature of iOS 18 is the redesigned Control Center, which offers much more than you may at first think.
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11 hidden iOS 18 features Apple didn't tell you about
By Daryl Baxter published
iOS 18 has been available to developers for less than a week, but users have already found some hidden features in the newest iPhone update.
![Portal 2 on macOS](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BsCummkRrgRLgosq4dmy6M-320-80.jpg)
Valve just dropped Mac support for its biggest titles
By Daryl Baxter published
In a baffling move, Valve has removed macOS support for a bunch of its biggest titles.
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macOS 15 Sequoia: Here are all the new features coming to your Mac
By Daryl Baxter last updated
WWDC 2024 revealed macOS Sequoia with a bunch of new features to help boost your productivity.
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You probably missed Apple's biggest iOS 18 messaging upgrade, and it's not RCS
By Daryl Baxter published
iOS 18 will let you send texts from anywhere via Satellite — as long as you have an iPhone 14 or later.
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Every new CarPlay feature announced at Apple's WWDC 2024
By Daryl Baxter published
The next major version of CarPlay has been shown in two new videos, showcasing how car vendors could customize their vehicles with this upcoming update.
![iPad Pro with Stage Manager running](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/p4B22wNdbBUrBKBZeKPtcX-320-80.jpg)
iPadOS 18 looks great, but it still doesn't fix the iPad's biggest problem
By Daryl Baxter published
Opinion iPadOS 18 looks more style than substance, and that's just not good enough anymore.
![Resident Evil VII BioHazard on iPhone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/X7JeYK2ar7yXgYBSNBTqfS-320-80.jpg)
Two of the best Resident Evil games of all time are coming to iPhone, iPad, and Mac
By Daryl Baxter published
Resident Evil 2 Remake and Resident Evil 7: biohazard are both coming to iPhone, iPad, and Mac later this year.
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Adobe Photoshop just updated its terms of use, and users are FURIOUS
By Daryl Baxter published
If you don't accept Adobe Photoshop’s new terms giving access to all of your work in the cloud, you're locked out.
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This is the app you need to download before WWDC 2024
By Daryl Baxter published
Apple’s WWDC Developer app has been updated in the lead-up to next week with new stickers and improved features.
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WWDC 2024 could finally tempt you to upgrade your old iPhone and Mac
By Daryl Baxter published
With Apple reportedly reserving most of its AI features for the latest iPhones and Apple silicon Macs, it could be time to upgrade.
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Every MacBook Air M2 on Amazon just dropped to a new low price
By Daryl Baxter published
For now, you can buy a MacBook Air M2 for $829 — a perfect time to upgrade before Prime Day begins.
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Best HomeKit light bulbs to use for your home in 2024
By Daryl Baxter last updated
The best HomeKit light bulbs let you control your home's lighting with the Home app, Siri, and automation.
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Best portable monitors for your Mac in 2024
By Daryl Baxter last updated
Portable Monitors can give you an extra screen at the office to make work that bit easier.
![iPhone 15 Pro with a titanium finish running iOS 17](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KSaP82h6UzA2qvEFhCX87i-320-80.jpeg)
Excited about Apple's upcoming AI features at WWDC? Make sure you've got an iPhone 15 Pro or at least an M1 Mac to use the most powerful enhancements
By Daryl Baxter published
Apple’s AI features will reportedly be announced at WWDC — but the most powerful ones may be limited to some devices.