The iMore Show Podcast — Episode 869: Black Friday 2023 is here!

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On this week's episode of the iMore Show, Features Editor Daryl Baxter and Contributor Karen Freeman break down the best deals we've seen for Black Friday so far. They're also quickly joined by iMore's Senior Deals Writer Tammy Rogers, who gives some helpful tips for the four-day event.

Daryl and Karen also break down what's been going on so far with OpenAI, and why Apple has nothing to worry about. They also wonder if an iPhone 16 Pro is already a tempting upgrade thanks to a new rumor.

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iMore Features Editor Daryl Baxter
Daryl Baxter

Daryl Baxter is iMore's Features Editor, overseeing long-form, 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 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. 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 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, such as Metroid Prime Remastered on the Switch. Alongside this, he's also constantly replaying Metal Gear Solid 3 to beat his time with The End, and quoting The Simpsons to whoever may be nearby.

Karen S. Freeman
Karen Freeman

Karen has been fascinated with Apple products since buying the iPhone 3G in 2008. She started writing about Apple in 2010 and has been doing so ever since, besides a stint working as a retail specialist in the Apple Store in 2017 and 2018.

She has been a contributor for iMore since 2018 and began co-hosting the iMore Show in January 2021. In addition to her work at iMore, Karen is a part-time teacher. Karen is a fan of film, television, and entertainment in general; she squeezes in work as a movie extra whenever the opportunity comes her way.

Karen brings a broad perspective to the iMore Show, having had a completely "analogue" childhood, witnessing the birth of the internet as a young adult, and raising three children in the early days of the digital age.

Feel free to reach out to Karen with on her social media or via email, she loves to hear from listeners with comments, questions, or show ideas.

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Save money with Black Friday sales

Grab bargains on Apple devices this Black Friday

If you're looking for the best Black Friday Apple deals as the annual sales season kicks off, we've got you covered. From now right through to Cyber Monday on November 27, we'll be serving up the best offers on iPhone, MacBook, Apple Watch, iPad, HomeKit smart home devices and more. Save a small fortune by checking back on our daily deals coverage.

IM Staff
The collective iMore hivemind

iMore.com is your source for all things Apple, and the IM Staff author represents our collective hivemind, for those occasions when the whole team speaks with one voice to bring you important updates about the site, editorial policies, awards, promotions and more. 


The iMore team of Apple enthusiasts and experts shows you how to get the most out of your tech life by using Apple products and the apps, services, and devices they connect with to their fullest. iMore is a mainstay in the Apple community for good reason. Every single iMore writer and editor takes their job seriously, and we prioritize accuracy and editorial independence in everything we do, never receiving compensation for coverage and never pulling punches.


As well as our amazing group of regular contributors, the iMore staff team currently consists of:
Gerald Lynch — Editor-in-Chief
Stephen Warwick — News Editor
Daryl Baxter — Features Editor
John-Anthony Disotto — How To Editor
Tammy Rogers — Senior Staff Writer
James Bentley — Staff Writer

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