James Bentley
James is a staff writer and general Jack of all trades at iMore. With news, features, reviews, and guides under his belt, he has always liked Apple for its unique branding and distinctive style. Originally buying a Macbook for music and video production, he has since gone on to join the Apple ecosystem with as many devices as he can fit on his person. With a degree in Law and Media and being a little too young to move onto the next step of his law career, James started writing from his bedroom about games, movies, tech, and anything else he could think of. Within months, this turned into a fully-fledged career as a freelance journalist.
Before joining iMore, he was a staff writer at Gfinity and saw himself published at sites like TechRadar, NME, and Eurogamer. As his extensive portfolio implies, James was predominantly a games journalist before joining iMore and brings with him a unique perspective on Apple itself. When not working, he is trying to catch up with the movies and albums of the year, as well as finally finishing the Yakuza series. If you like Midwest emo music or pretentious indie games that will make you cry, he’ll talk your ear off.
Latest articles by James Bentley
Best Apple Pencil alternative in 2024: grab the non-Apple stylus that's right for you
By James Bentley last updated
In need of a great stylus for your iPad but don't want to pay the steep cost of an Apple Pencil? These great non-Apple stylus alternatives are just as good, if not better in some respects.
The iPad mini 6 is currently at its lowest-ever price making it perfect for going back to school
By James Bentley published
The iPad mini 6 is now at its lowest-ever price at Amazon, making now the perfect time for an upgrade.
iMore’s ultimate back to school guide
By James Bentley last updated
If you're looking to back to school with Apple, here's everything you should know.
The best Pokémon in Pokémon Go
By James Bentley published
If you’re looking to take on a particularly tough gym, or want to finally finish that raid, here are the best Pokémon in Pokémon Go.
Pokémon Go level requirements: How to level up past level 40
By James Bentley published
Pokémon Go level requirements can be a bit long to meet if you aren’t prepared. Here’s all of them past level 40.
The Anker MagGo 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station has become an essential part of my office setup
By James Bentley published
Anker’s MagGo 3 Wireless Charging Station has sat on my desk for a few weeks now and is a near-essential piece of the setup.
There are fears Apple could discontinue one of its most iconic products
By James Bentley published
The Apple Superdrive, a dedicated device to run DVDs and CDs on Mac, may have just been discontinued.
M4 iPad Pro with OLED might finally be the AAA gaming device Apple has promised, say Digital Foundry experts
By James Bentley published
Digital Foundry’s latest report on the M4 iPad Pro suggests it's an excellent gaming machine.
How to get and use Metal Coat in Pokémon Go
By James Bentley published
Metal Coat in Pokémon Go is a pretty great evolutionary item that may take you a while to get. Here’s how.
iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro release date could be sooner than expected
By James Bentley published
A recent report suggests the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro could launch early next month.
Apple Vision Pro can now be controlled using a brain implant in major breakthrough
By James Bentley published
A man with ALS has managed to control Apple Vision Pro with nothing but his brain.
What Apple Intelligence features are missing in the latest iOS 18 beta? Here are the AI features we're still waiting for on iPhone
By James Bentley published
Apple Intelligence is finally here with the iOS 18 beta but only some of its features are available. Here’s what’s missing.
Apple Arcade got more expensive, but the quality never justified it — here's how it can hook mobile gamers like me back to the service
By James Bentley published
Despite Apple Arcade getting more expensive, I haven’t seen a rise in the quality of games on the service. I hope that changes soon.
AI call recording and transcribing is finally here with the latest iOS 18 beta, and it may be my favorite part of the big update
By James Bentley published
With the first Apple Intelligence beta rolling out, live transcriptions are finally available on iPhone.
Apple is bringing iPhone 16 Pro production to India for the very first time, signaling a plan to “diversify production beyond China”
By James Bentley published
In an effort to “diversify production beyond China”, Apple is looking to India to tackle some of its manufacturing needs for the next major Pro iPhone.
How to get and use Dragon Scale in Pokémon Go
By James Bentley published
The Dragon Scale in Pokémon Go is necessary to get yourself a Kingdra. Here’s how to find and use them.
Apple Car could have had the coolest windshield tech ever
By James Bentley published
Months after the Apple Car project was canceled, a new patent has emerged that suggests it had a very smart windshield system.
Netflix Gaming is about to supercharge its mobile library — and it could make Apple Arcade look bad in the process
By James Bentley published
80 new games are in development.
Severance Season 2 one of the most expensive TV shows of all time — Apple issues ultimatum over the show's future
By James Bentley published
The cost of Severance season 2 has “ballooned to more than $20 million an episode” as Apple cracks down on TV Plus spending.
Every mobile gaming upgrade coming with iPhone 16 so far
By James Bentley published
In this week’s Pips and Pixels, I look forward to what the iPhone 16 could do for mobile gaming and how its software upgrade may be just as good as its hardware.
I’ve tested two Govee smart floor lamps but I’d only ever buy one as an Apple fan — and it’s the cheaper one
By James Bentley published
After testing the Govee Floor Lamp Pro and Floor Lamp 2, I can only recommend one for Apple fans, and it’s not the one you’re thinking of.
Apple is about to commit Netflix's biggest sin, and it makes me nervous for the future of TV Plus
By James Bentley published
Apple is looking to cut back spending for future Apple TV Plus projects and this makes me worried it will become a little too much like Netflix.
Ubisoft has just delayed two massive mobile titles — Division Mobile and Rainbow Six Mobile no longer have release windows on iPhone
By James Bentley published
The Division Resurgence and Rainbow Six Mobile have been delayed without a new release window, signaling trouble for the two highly anticipated games.
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