
Josh Render
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

iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max killer upgrade reportedly cancelled
By Josh Render published
A recent report has indicated that Apple could be dropping the rumored anti-glare display on the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max.

Nothing Phone 3 confirmed for Q3 release — and it’s coming to the U.S.
By Josh Render published
Nothing CEO Carl Pei has appeared to announce the upcoming release of the Nothing Phone 3, as well as confirming it will be coming to the United States.

Major Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leak just tipped thinness, weight and key specs
By Josh Render published
A new leak of apparent promotional material for the Galaxy S25 Edge details some of the phone's specs, including a 200MP main camera and titanium bezels.

I'm an iPhone fan, but there are 5 Samsung Galaxy S26 changes that could make me switch phones
By Josh Render published
The Galaxy S26 won't arrive until next year. But when it does, there are some key improvements Samsung can make to win over this long-time iPhone user.

Apple could give the iPhone 17 series 12GB of RAM — and it's about time
By Josh Render published
A recent industry survey has indicated that Apple could be planning to release some of the iPhone 17 models with 12GB of RAM, although stock limitations might hold the base iPhone 17 back.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 rumors — everything we know so far
By Josh Render last updated
The Galaxy Z Flip 7 is on the horizon, and there are a lot of rumors to shift through. Here's everything we've heard about the new Samsung foldable phone.

Google wants to make sure you never accidentally purchase an app again — here's how
By Josh Render published
Google hopes to mitigate the number of accidental purchases by introducing a new swipe gesture for purchasing apps.

I was a Samsung engineer — here's how to make your phone last as long as possible before upgrading
By Josh Render published
Many people are expecting phone prices to increase, but we have several tips to help keep your phone running for as long as possible.

Google Messages is getting 5 new security features to help protect you from scams and other threats
By Josh Render published
Google has unveiled several new security measures for Google Messages to help keep you and your family safe from malicious messages.

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE tipped for a hardware letdown — fans won't like this
By Josh Render published
Leaked internal codenames have indicated that the Galaxy S25 FE could share the same Exynos processor as the prior Galaxy S24 FE.

Samsung’s stable One UI 7 update reportedly rolling out for Galaxy S23
By Josh Render published
A new leak has revealed that Samsung appears to have started the rollout of a stable One UI 7 release for the Galaxy S23 series, but still no word on a global rollout.

I used Apple's fitness app for a week and it's convinced me to get an Apple Watch — here's why
By Josh Render published
I've been using Apple's Fitness app to count my steps, and in doing so I've decided that I need an Apple Watch.

The iPhone 17 Air reportedly has just a single camera — 3 reasons why I'm okay with that
By Josh Render published
The iPhone 17 Air may features a single camera, and that's more than enough for me. Here's why a single-lens phone is not as huge a deal as you might think.

Samsung releases final One UI 7 update for Galaxy S25 series — here’s what we know
By Josh Render published
The Samsung Galaxy S25 series has received its final One UI 7 update in Korea, with other countries expected soon.

iPhone Fold tipped to cost over $2,000 — and that would be a huge mistake
By Josh Render published
A new leak has hinted that Apple could charge over $2,000 for the foldable iPhone, which just feels excessive.

Apple will soon train Apple Intelligence on select user data — here’s what you need to know
By Josh Render published
A recent blog post from Apple has detailed how the company plans to use select user emails to help train Apple Intelligence.

Google rolls out Google Photos extension for Gemini — here’s what it can do
By Josh Render published
Google has started to roll out the Google Photos extension for select devices, allowing users to ask the AI to find and scan your images.

Foldable iPhone leaker just tipped key specs for displays and under-display camera
By Josh Render last updated
A recent post on Wiebo has stated that Apple's first foldable iPhone could include an under-display selfie camera.

Samsung reportedly pauses global rollout of One UI 7 — what you need to know
By Josh Render last updated
Several sources have indicated that Samsung has halted the global rollout of One UI 7 to Galaxy phones.

Google Pixel 9a display tested — this blows away the iPhone 16e
By Josh Render published
Google’s display shows a noticeable improvement in both brightness and color

I might pick a gaming phone instead of an iPhone for my next upgrade — here's the 3 pros and 3 cons of owning one
By Josh Render published
I've been looking at getting a gaming phone, but there are three pros and cons that I need to take into consideration.

The OnePlus Watch 3 is about to get a lot more expensive just as Trump's import tariffs come into effect
By Josh Render published
OnePlus has increased the cost of the OnePlus Watch 3 by $170, with indications that the price hike is due to recent tariffs.

Reddit Answers will be empowered by Google Gemini — here's what we know
By Josh Render published
Reddit and Google have announced that Reddit Answers will now be powered by Google Gemini, with promises of improved accuracy.
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