Josh Render was 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.
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You’ll never be lost again

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Google's foldable phone adds some truly Pro features

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A new leak indicates OnePlus could upgrade the refresh rate on the OnePlus 15 to 165Hz, far exceeding the latest iPhone and Samsung displays. However, it could also come with a catch.

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A series of leaks on Reddit indicate that the Pixel 10 Pro XL’s Tensor G5 chip might not offer the benchmark improvements that many might have been hoping for.

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Tom’s Guide readers have made it clear what they love about Waze, and we love to see that passion! Let’s have a look at some of the most appreciated features for Google’s other map app.

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A new leak indicates that Samsung could increase the overall battery size of the Galaxy S26, as well as the display size. However, the displayed increases are more minimal than some would expect.

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A new spec sheet has leaked for the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold that features a couple of differences from what we’ve seen before, but otherwise paints the picture of a pretty stellar phone.

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A new leak has revealed the apparent cases for the Google Pixel 10 series, including a big indicator that the new phones will offer magnetic Qi2 charging.

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I tested both Google Maps and Waze to see which map app is the best, including which has the best features and offers the best overall journey.

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Phones break, and sometimes it can be a nightmare to solve. Here’s everything you need to do when the worst happens.

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While Google is rumored to be introducing significant changes to its chips, other rumors suggest that it may not offer as much power as some users might like.

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Will this fall's iPhone release convince you to upgrade?

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I have been using the iPhone 15 Pro Max for a while, but with the release of the iPhone 17 Pro Max on the horizon, I find myself not really caring about upgrading.

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Several users have taken to Reddit to complain about their Google Messages app crashing as soon as they open it.

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Apple has outlined its plans for the 100 billion dollar investment in both materials and labor sourced in the U.S., including producing 100% of iPhone and Apple Watch displays in Kentucky.

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The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is an impressive piece of hardware, but trying to repair it looks incredibly difficult. So make sure you know how to keep yours safe.

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A recent report has indicated that Samsung could allow users to select their navigation process when first setting up their phones, rather than having to hunt through the settings later.

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A new leak has indicated that the Galaxy S26 Ultra will only offer slightly faster charging times, despite rumors of the 45W max charging speed improving to 60W.

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Well-known YouTube channel JerryRigEverything has put the Galaxy Z Flip 7 through a breakdown test to see just how tough it really is, including whether you can snap it in half.

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Samsung is reportedly adding a new feature to Galaxy AI, which will allow you to quickly translate a voice caption. On top of that, we could see a big quality-of-life improvement for the Galaxy S26.

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Google's latest patch notes include a fix for the longest-running issue with Google's Nest Cameras, but it's not a complete solution.

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A new report has revealed the potential prices for Google’s new line of smartphones, and while most are staying the same, there are some big changes for the more expensive options.

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Your Galaxy Z Fold 7 cost $1,999, so you're going to want to get some added protection for your new phone. The best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 cases provide exactly that.
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