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
This wild Apple TV Plus trailer proves it's the best deal in streaming
By James Bentley published
A new ad at WWDC 2024 for Apple TV Plus shows its many great shows and movies, alongside what is due to arrive on the streaming service soon.
AI in your iPhone: Here's every new iPhone feature coming with iOS 18 from WWDC
By James Bentley published
Apple has finally unveiled Apple Intelligence and its iPhone AI features in iOS 18. Here are all the features coming with the new software update in September.
Lies of P wins Apple Design Award — plus 13 other apps Apple thinks you should know about
By James Bentley published
The Apple Design Awards for 2024 are here, bringing 14 new recommendations from the iPhone creator.
Here's why I'm not buying Assassin's Creed Mirage on iPhone, and you shouldn't either (even at half price)
By James Bentley published
Assassin’s Creed Mirage has launched on iPhone and iPad after months of waiting, but the experience is very inconsistent. Here’s why I won’t be buying it yet.
Assassin's Creed Mirage arrives on iPhone 15 Pro with a surprise bonus
By James Bentley published
Assassin’s Creed Mirage has finally arrived on iPhone and iPad with a nice launch discount, but there’s one issue some users are running into.
Here are the four biggest changes coming to Mac with macOS 15
By James Bentley published
With WWDC 2024 just around the corner, here are the best features we are expecting to see Apple talk about in its keynote presentation for macOS 15.
Best USB-C hubs for MacBook Pro 2024
By James Bentley last updated
The best USB-C hubs for MacBook Pro have access to new ports and can even clean up your desk. Here are some of our favorites.
Best Gaming Controllers for Mac in 2024
By James Bentley last updated
If you want to precisely navigate a game, here are the best gaming controllers for Mac in 2024.
Find out why 20,000 people are waiting for this iPhone app to launch
By James Bentley published
Aptoide, a popular Android third-party app store is finally coming to EU iPhones, and it will only distribute games.
I have tested dozens of iPhone 15 Pro Max cases, these are the only four I’d recommend
By James Bentley published
After spending months testing a whole host of iPhone 15 Pro Max cases, I have whittled my favorite down to just a handful. Here’s what they are.
Best Apple Pro Display XDR alternatives in 2024
By James Bentley last updated
You don't need to spend $5,000 to get a quality display for your Mac. Here are the best Apple Pro Display XDR alternatives
Apple just dropped another hint at iOS 18's massive Siri upgrade
By James Bentley published
Apple’s new WWDC web page animation hints at the huge new Siri AI overhaul with the voice assistant’s iconic color scheme.
Apple's AirPods 3 return to best-ever discount — Save on all models with no WWDC hardware on the horizon
By James Bentley published
All current AirPods get major price drops at Amazon with some getting up to 30% off.
Could VR gaming save Apple Vision Pro? These new releases point to a future Apple may not have anticipated
By James Bentley published
Two new games have just launched on Apple Vision Pro, which could signify the headset is better for VR than we otherwise thought.
iOS 18's massive Siri AI overhaul just leaked, but don't expect the best changes until 2025
By James Bentley published
Siri AI is set to receive a huge overhaul over the next year, with some of its best features to arrive in 2025.
Samsung ViewFinity S6 plummets to lowest-ever price — save $350 now on the perfect ultrawide Mac companion
By James Bentley published
Samsung’s Viewfinity S6 is almost 50% off. Grab it while you can.
Apple Vision Pro has just received two of VR’s most popular games — “now optimized for hand-and-eye tracking”
By James Bentley published
Job Simulator and Vacation Simulator, two immensely popular VR titles, have just arrived on Apple Vision Pro.
iPhone battery not charging to 100%? Here's the fix!
By James Bentley published
Have you noticed your iPhone or iPad not charging to 100% battery? Yeah, me too. Here are some tips to resolve the issue.
The creator of one of the most popular VR games thinks Apple Vision Pro is important for VR gaming
By James Bentley published
The CEO of Owlchemy Labs believes Apple Vision Pro could help mainstream headsets and we think he could be right.
How to play Fortnite on iPhone, iPad, and Mac — join just in time for the Fallout crossover
By James Bentley last updated
Fortnite isn't on The App Store, but you can still play it on iPhone or iPad for free. Here's how to play Fortnite on iPhone or iPad in just a few simple steps.
Mac users funded the PC development of System Shock Remake. Despite crowdfunded promises, they'll now never get a version for Apple's devices
By James Bentley published
Despite taking money and promising a Mac port, Nightdive Studios has canceled its System Shock Mac release, angering fans who have contributed to the project.
Figures reveal the surprisingly long life of old iPads— 67% of owners keep or pass on their old devices
By James Bentley published
Fewer iPad users are trading in old devices than iPhone owners. Here’s why that could be.
iOS 18 leak reveals new Apple Music features coming to your iPhone
By James Bentley published
Apple Music is about to get some big improvements in iOS 18 including smarter crossfade and better passthrough functionality.
Microsoft’s new keyboard is as expensive as Apple’s Magic Keyboard, but we can only think of one thing it does better
By James Bentley published
The new Surface Pro Flex is as expensive as the Magic Keyboard and doesn’t look as nice. However, it has one unique feature worth paying attention to.
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