Josh Render is a UK-based staff writer at Tom's Guides covering news and features focusing primarily on mobile phones and their workings. Josh has been around phones for many years, having worked in a few different second-hand retailers. He knows the ins and outs of most phones, including how to repair many of them. Meanwhile, he has worked as a freelance journalist for several publications which range over a bunch of different tech aspects. Josh is also a fan of pairing people with the right tech and helping people understand the more nuanced aspects of their latest purchases. Outside of phones Josh is a fan of video games, novels, and Warhammer and has worked around all three to some degree.
Josh has a degree in Film Production from the University of Central Lancashire and has worked for publications such as GameGrin and CBR as well as a few smaller independent outfits. He is often found trying to paint models, completing levels, reading books, or figuring out the next best gaming app to invest his time in.
Latest articles by Josh Render

Waze is testing a big traffic upgrade that will make your life easier
By Josh Render published
In testing right now

I tested Google Maps vs Apple Maps to see which offers the best public transportation experience — here’s what happened
By Josh Render published
Which mapping software works best when you add public transit to the mix? I tested Google Maps and Apple Maps to find out.

Apple’s first foldable could hit Google and Samsung hard in 2026 — here’s what the numbers say
By Josh Render last updated
The iPhone Fold is expected to help grow the foldable phone market when it releases, but also take a noticeable share of the sales.

I think phone makers should bring back replaceable batteries in budget phones — here’s why
By Josh Render last updated
Affordable phones often struggle to find a way to stand out apart from their price. However, I think one potential area has to be offering a replaceable battery.

iOS 26 code reveals new information about the rumored Apple Home Hub — here’s what we know
By Josh Render published
New code within iOS 26 seemingly reveals some of the possible features and hardware of the long-rumored Apple Home Hub, as well as a second unknown device.

Galaxy S26 could feature wireless charging that could rival iPhone’s MagSafe — here’s what we know
By Josh Render last updated
A new series of leaks regarding the Galaxy S26 series' accessories suggest the brand could finally be accepting the Qi2 magnetic standard.

Your Pixel 10 can now help you keep a better handle on your notifications — here’s how it works
By Josh Render last updated
Google has started to roll out a new feature that aims to make it easier to keep your notifications organized, including messages, news posts and more.

iPhone 18 tipped to finally put Face ID behind the display — here's what that means
By Josh Render last updated
A new rumor suggests Apple could be working to incorporate an under-display camera into the iPhone 18. However, there are some issues with the technology that need to be addressed.

Google launches repair program for major Pixel 9 Pro screen issues — as Pixel 10 users report a new display bug
By Josh Render published
For every fix, there's another issue for Google

iPhone 17 will make you think twice about applying a screen protector — here's why
By Josh Render published
A new test has revealed that placing a screen protector on your iPhone 17 will hamper the anti-glare functionality of the phone.

RedMagic 11 Pro Review: The true power of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is revealed
By Josh Render published
The RedMagic 11 Pro offers great power, but is the rest of the phone good enough to make it worth a purchase?

Apple may not upgrade a major iPhone 17e feature — what we know
By Josh Render published
A new report has indicated that the iPhone 17e will use the same LTPS display as the iPhone 16e, meaning we likely won't see certain features available on other devices in the iPhone 17 series.

Google Photos is launching a face editing feature — here's how it works
By Josh Render published
A new APK has revealed that Google Photos' long-awaited face touch-up tool is on the horizon.

I finally found a good use for iPhone Visual Intelligence — and it saved me from having to call a plumber
By Josh Render published
I'm not the biggest fan of Apple's AI, but I did find a surprising use for it while trying to replace a sink.

Samsung reveals Exynos 2600 chipset in new video — everything we know so far
By Josh Render published
Samsung has announced the Exynos chip in a new YouTube video, and the timing feels auspicious.

Galaxy Z Fold 8's latest rumored upgrade reveals Samsung could finally be listening
By Josh Render published
One of the biggest weaknesses of the Galaxy Z Fold series is the weak battery and charging, but that could change with the Z Fold 8.

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold: 3 reasons to buy (and 2 reasons to skip)
By Josh Render published
Samsung has finally announced the Galaxy TriFold, but there are a fair few things to consider before buying one.

Best Google Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro cases right now
By Josh Render last updated
Make sure you grab one of these cases to protect your Pixel phone

Best Google Pixel 10 Pro XL cases right now
By Josh Render last updated
Protect your super-sized Pixel with one of these cases

The best Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra cases in 2025
By Josh Render last updated
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is here, and so are a bevy of new cases that aim to protect this premium device. These are the best Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra cases we've spotted so far.

Buying a new phone for Black Friday? Here’s what you can do with your old hardware
By Josh Render published
Black Friday is a great time to pick up a new phone or laptop. However, there's always the question of what to do with your old device.

Have smartphone cameras hit their peak? We asked the experts to find out
By Josh Render last updated
It can feel like camera hardware on phones has hit a wall, but I wanted to see what the experts said about the future of phone cameras.

Apple’s N1 chip offers faster speeds while using weaker Wi-Fi, according to the experts at Ookla
By Josh Render published
Ookla has released a new study detailing just how powerful Apple's N1 chip is in comparison to other devices on the market.

Apple’s App Store Awards 2025: Here’s the top nominees across all categories
By Josh Render published
Apple has announced all the finalists for the 2025 App Store Awards. Here are all the entries that you can download today.

New Galaxy S26 leaks indicate some devices will feature an Exynos 2600 chip — and some bad news about the Galaxy S26 Ultra
By Josh Render published
Two new leaks have given us a better idea of some of the changes coming for Samsung's next line of phones, but they could be a hard sell for the consumer.
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