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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Microsoft is adding a Copilot key to its Windows PCs
By Daryl Baxter published
Ramping up the AI focus further, Microsoft has announced that a dedicated Copilot key will be coming to Windows PCs across 2024.
![Copilot on iPhone 15 Pro Max](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dF8rWkEiUtELsuyFo4C9JP-320-80.jpg)
Microsoft's AI assistant comes to iPhone and iPad — it's powered by GPT-4 and DALL·E 3, and best of all, it's free
By Daryl Baxter published
Microsoft’s Copilot has been made available to iPhone and iPad users, and it’s already proving to be more useful than Siri.
![Asahi Linux Fedora logo on MacBook Pro](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RZUkmHcGGraP4x3km3wmb9-320-80.jpg)
Thanks to Fedora, it's now much easier to run Linux on your M1 or M2 Macs — just make sure you've got plenty of storage space ready
By Daryl Baxter published
If you’ve been wanting to install Linux onto your Apple silicon Mac, Fedora Asahi Remix finally makes that dream come true.
![Lickable MenuBar app](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8ngXGKZs6aoSVsJ8ps8HAD-320-80.jpg)
Give your Mac's Menu Bar a retro makeover with this app — Lickable adds shadows and 3D effects missing since macOS Mountain Lion
By Daryl Baxter published
The Lickable Menu Bar app returns the skeuomorphic look of yesteryear, available as a free download from the Mac App Store.
![Whisky and MacWhisper on MacBook Pro](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TdcgXwaPHojvVHa4dLbsWF-320-80.jpg)
Why Things 3, MacWhisper, and Whisky are my Mac apps of the year
By Daryl Baxter published
Best of 2023 I use hundreds of Mac apps every year, but it was still easy to narrow down the three best Mac apps for 2023.
![A lady wearing the Apple Vision Pro headset](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/si9JGEBRx6bSDq8R5ChrCg-320-80.jpg)
Apple Vision Pro 2 is set to get an even better display that could be worth waiting for
By Daryl Baxter published
Apple's second version of its mixed-reality headset could have a brighter display, but it allegedly won't arrive until 2027.
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I've been using Apple Music Classical as a dedicated soundtrack app — but a couple of flat notes make it a bittersweet symphony
By Daryl Baxter published
Opinion I’ve always had a Soundtrack playlist in Apple Music, but Apple’s Classical app expands that to new heights I hadn’t considered before — with a couple of concessions.
![Sonic CD on SEGA CD and iPhone 15 Pro Max](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dc4bfwNHrrJVBDMmmoDG2M-320-80.jpg)
EXCLUSIVE: From Sega CD to iPhone SSD, Sonic designer Naoto Ohshima talks 30 years of Sonic CD, Sonic Superstars, secret levels and sequels
By Daryl Baxter published
Interview With Sonic Dream Team now on Apple Arcade, iMore speaks to Naoto Ohshima, the designer of the blue blur and Director of Sonic CD.
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iPhone gift guide 2023 — give the best presents to friends and family
By Daryl Baxter last updated
Gift Guide Take a look at our iPhone gift guide if you're struggling for ideas this holiday.
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iOS 17.2 supercharges AirDrop with a new way of sharing tickets
By Daryl Baxter published
In iOS 17.2, you’ll be able to share boarding passes, movie tickets, and more by tapping to iPhones together.
![iPhone SE 2016](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/amWYfmBCR2M8Wf2taiqVB6-320-80.jpg)
Feel old yet? Two of Apple's most iconic products just went vintage
By Daryl Baxter published
Apple has added two products to its vintage list, which means getting them repaired could be a challenge.
![Apple Podcasts Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FSVbdCNGzHnaT3niTZ5ygb-320-80.png)
Apple Podcasts announces its show of the year is Julia Louis-Dreyfus' 'Wiser Than Me'
By Daryl Baxter published
Actor Julia Louis-Dreyfus bags another award, this time from Apple Podcasts for her ‘Wiser Than Me’ show.
![WhatsApp on iPhone 15 Pro Max](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CsNTkNhXXEbcGwPmTrFjDb-320-80.jpg)
WhatsApp gets a big update for sending photos and videos from your iPhone
By Daryl Baxter published
WhatsApp is enabling users to share photos and videos at their original quality, as long as they’re under a 2GB file size.
![Apple TV 4K 2022 box on a counter](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bbN2PV3qPpgR5UnKHvumhU-320-80.jpg)
tvOS 17.2 brings a much-requested feature to the Siri button on the Apple TV Remote
By Daryl Baxter published
In an upcoming release of tvOS, one tap of the Siri button on the Apple TV Remote will bring up a search bar.
![An iPhone 15 Pro Max against an abstract blur swirling background.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/L9JVCiChwCJW579oBWMdoE-320-80.jpeg)
Every iPhone 16 looks set to get the best feature of iPhone 15 Pro — with one big change
By Daryl Baxter published
Every iPhone 16 model could be set to feature the Action button, but with a bunch of improvements that could tempt many to upgrade.
![AYANEO mini PC](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/njYEWHd5gDhErDoKG6Uh9f-320-80.png)
This Macintosh-inspired mini PC has revealed its specs, price, and release date — and we can't wait
By Daryl Baxter published
AYANEO has revealed the full specs and price for its mini PC that takes inspiration from the 1991 Macintosh Classic.
![HomePod 2 on Cyber Monday 2023](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DJyQtJinKfdzFDboqhesBj-320-80.jpg)
Be quick! HomePod 2 won't be at its lowest-ever price for long as Cyber Monday wraps up
By Daryl Baxter published
The discount may be small, but HomePod 2 is so good, it's worth it.
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These CarPlay screens and adapters are heavily discounted for Cyber Monday
By Daryl Baxter published
These deals on CarPlay monitors and adapters can give existing cars a new lease of life.
![Cyber Monday 2023 AirPods](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/B69WqmmPfxji6Rkub7WdjL-320-80.jpg)
These AirPods Pro Cyber Monday deals are convincing me to buy them for the fourth time — here's why
By Daryl Baxter published
I’ve had to replace several AirPods Pro in my time due to a common fault, but I'm hoping that these new ones will mark the end of my bad luck.
![Cyber Monday 2023 apps roundup](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pY4xqun59vVicq8AgGckWW-320-80.jpg)
I test Mac and iPhone apps for a living: these are the ones on offer for Cyber Monday that you can't miss
By Daryl Baxter last updated
As Cyber Monday ramps up once again, a bunch of apps have been heavily discounted — plus some that I use every day.
![Cyber Monday 2023 iPhone 13 mini](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UwQEhjVkKudeAsQbb2Ao86-320-80.jpg)
This iPhone 13 mini Cyber Monday deal makes me wish Apple never discontinued the perfect-sized iPhone
By Daryl Baxter published
With the last of the smaller-sized iPhone at its lowest price, it makes me yearn for a return of the iPhone mini in the future.
![iPad mini 6 on Cyber Monday header](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NYAvGBb5Xy2w5zZggAfied-320-80.jpg)
I'm ditching my 12.9-inch iPad Pro for an iPad mini, and not just because of this $100 Cyber Monday discount
By Daryl Baxter published
After making peace with the fact that a new iPad mini isn’t coming anytime soon, a new Cyber Monday deal has convinced me to switch to the tiny tablet.
![Cyber Monday Portable Monitor overview](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NidngfZAarLTPBnxDhAEQG-320-80.jpg)
These portable monitors are massively discounted for Cyber Monday
By Daryl Baxter published
If you prefer the dual-screen setup, these portable monitors could make that happen on a train, a coffee house, and more.