Daryl Baxter

Daryl Baxter

Features Editor

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 everyday 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 (opens in new tab)', which tells the story of the beginnings of Lara Croft and the series' early development. He's constantly being asked if a second book is being made. Who knows...


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 through 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 GoldenEye multiplayer on the Switch. Alongside this, he's also constantly replaying Metal Gear Solid 3, and quoting The Simpsons to whoever may be nearby.

Latest articles by Daryl Baxter

Spotlight on iPad

Google's panicked AI announcements could be a great opportunity for Apple

By Daryl Baxter published

Opinion At Google I/O this week, the company announced a barrage of AI features - but it sounded desperate.

Opinion
iPhone 14 vs iPhone 14 Pro

iPhone 14 vs. iPhone 14 Pro: Which is better for you?

By Daryl Baxter last updated

Choosing between the iPhone 14 vs iPhone 14 Pro can be a difficult decision – but we've made it easier for you to decide.

a close up of an iPhone camera lens

One of the coolest new iPhone 15 Pro features is only coming to one model

By Daryl Baxter published

In another confirmation by yet another leaker on Twitter, iPhone 15 Pro Max is reportedly set to gain a Periscope lens.

watchOS 9 with compass and party watchface

watchOS 9: Latest version, design, faces, and everything you need to know

By Daryl Baxter last updated

Updated WatchOS 9 brings refined workouts, a new compass, medication tracking and more.

Updated
Cinematic Mode iPhone 13 Pro

Using Cinematic Mode on vacation makes me more excited for iPhone 15 Ultra

By Daryl Baxter published

While Cinematic Mode debuted with the iPhone 13 line in 2021, there’s not been much fuss made about it - until now, by me.

Apple TV logo and King Charles' coronation logo

Three movies to watch on Apple TV that help mark King Charles III Live UK Coronation

By Daryl Baxter last updated

King Charles III With the coronation of King Charles III ongoing, we’ve got three movies to get you in a royal mood.

King Charles III
AirTag on keychain

Why doesn't Apple want you to track your dog with an AirTag?

By Daryl Baxter published

Opinion Here's the big reason why Apple officially discourages using an AirTag with your dog.

Opinion
iPhone Autolock on iOS 16

How to change how long your iPhone and iPad display turns off

By Luke Filipowicz, Daryl Baxter published

If you're tired of having to deal with the Lock screen every two minutes, you can easily make it longer, or just switch it off.

MacGPT 3 on macOS, both in Spotlight and in the menu bar

Tim Cook finally gives his two cents on AI - but he's waiting it out

By Daryl Baxter published

In an investor meeting after Apple's latest earnings report was published, Apple's CEO gave his opinion on AI.

Apple Arcade Iphone

Apple Arcade just got 20 new and remastered classic games

By Daryl Baxter published

Apple announced a bunch of games coming to its Arcade service, ready to play on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV.

Freeform on iPhone and iPad

Apple VR and Freeform are a match made in heaven - here's why

By Daryl Baxter published

Opinion Since debuting in December for iPad, iPhone and Mac, Freeform is tailor-made to be used in VR.

Opinion
The iPhone 14 in all six colors

iPhone 14 colors: Are you yellow, starlight, or midnight?

By Daryl Baxter last updated

iPhone 14 and 14 Plus both come in six great colors. Choosing among them could be a challenge ...

An artist's conception of what a folding iPhone might look like

iPhone Flip: Inside Apple's first foldable phone

By Daryl Baxter published

The next evolution of Apple's iPhone is in the works. Could a foldable version be part of the lineup?

MLC AI iPhone

ChatGPT now works on your iPhone without an internet connection

By Daryl Baxter published

MLC LLM is another ChatGPT app that takes the whole AI and bundles it into an iOS app - but it's a 4GB download.

Youtube audio on iOS with no Youtube Premium

Apple releases first-ever urgent iPhone security update users should install right away

By Daryl Baxter published

Apple has finally released Rapid Response updates to plug in exploits without you downloading another huge update.

MagSafe iPhone on train

How a MagSafe battery pack for my iPhone helped my eight-hour flight

By Daryl Baxter published

Thanks to this MagSafe Power Bank, I was able to watch videos on the plane without holding my iPhone.

iPhone App Store showcasing apps and games sections

Apple's VP of developer relations pushes for greater diversity and more in new interview

By Daryl Baxter published

In an interview, Susan Prescott championed how diversity is finally bearing fruit, and how excited she is for WWDC.

iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard

iPadOS 17 could have one more thing up its sleeve - bigger iPads for 2024

By Daryl Baxter published

According to rumors, Apple is making sure iPadOS 17 works with bigger iPads, due for release in 2024.

iPad Mini Multitasking App Switcher

Apple could be using AI for iPadOS 17 and Health - and not with ChatGPT's help

By Daryl Baxter published

According to reports, Apple is planning on using AI to help track your mood, while the Health app is finally moving to iPad.

Opera One web browser on macOS

One of the best web browsers on macOS announced a preview of a big redesign

By Daryl Baxter published

To mark its 100th version update, Opera One is the company's redesign of its popular browser, with some great features.

Petey 2.1 on iPhone and Apple Watch

This AI app update for iPhone turns ChatGPT into your own Apple Music DJ

By Daryl Baxter published

Thanks to a new update by Petey, you can ask it to create playlists and add songs into Apple Music.

An iPad Mini next to a larger iPad with a Magic Keyboard attached to it.

iPadOS 17 could finally make you upgrade your old iPad Pro

By Daryl Baxter published

With WWDC 2023 on the horizon, there are whispers that the next major iPadOS update could leave some iPads behind.

Apple Watch fitness Assistive Touch

How the Apple Watch changed my dog walks forever

By Daryl Baxter published

How controlling my Watch with one hand changed how I used Apple's wearable.

iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard

3 ways Apple needs to improve iPad - from hardware to software

By Daryl Baxter published

Opinion Stage Manager in iPadOS 16 only proved that the software needs some major changes - but that's just the start.

Opinion
Petey and MacWhisper

ChatGPT - where can it go on iOS, iPadOS and macOS?

By Daryl Baxter published

Interview We chat with two developers who have made a mark on AI on Apple’s devices.

Interview
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