
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 may have just been spotted in the wild — here's your first look
By Josh Render last updated
A recent post on X has shown off an image of what appears to be someone using the iPhone 17 Pro - but we have some questions.

Best Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 cases in 2025
By Josh Render published
Don't flip out — protecting your foldable phone is a snap

Watch: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 just survived one of the most grueling stress tests
By Josh Render published
Well-known YouTube channel JerryRigEverything has put the Galaxy Z Fold 7 through its paces in its trademark durability test — and the foldable is tougher than you might think.

I replaced my laptop with the Galaxy Z Fold 7 — here’s what happened
By Josh Render published
I replaced my laptop with the Galaxy Z Fold 7 to see just how well it would work as an alternative.

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE leak just tipped bad news about performance
By Josh Render published
A recent leak has revealed that the Galaxy S25 FE could only feature 8GB of RAM, which could mean lackluster performance.

Google Maps is losing these two features — here’s what’s changing
By Josh Render published
Google has announced that it will no longer allow users to follow others, or be followed themselves, within the app.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra may still lack this long-awaited upgrade — what we know
By Josh Render published
New reports indicate that Samsung could once again not upgrade the battery in the next-generation Galaxy S26 Ultra, although it could improve the phone's charging.

Google and YouTube will let you use AI to turn images into videos and more — here’s what we know
By Josh Render last updated
Both Google and YouTube will now allow users to tap into AI for several different image-based features, including turning your photos into videos.

iOS 26 public beta release date tipped for this week — here’s what we know
By Josh Render last updated
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has stated that Apple could release the public beta for iOS 26 later this week.

Apple’s iPhone Fold could feature the largest iPhone screen ever, but still fall behind the Galaxy Z Fold 7
By Josh Render published
A new report has seemingly confirmed rumors about the size of the iPhone Fold’s display, but it still falls short of the Galaxy Z Fold 7.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 can survive half a million folds according to independent testing — and that’s a massive upgrade
By Josh Render published
An independent test has revealed that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 can go through 500,000 folding cycles without issue.

Google Maps just lost a useful feature — this will make future road trips more frustrating (Update: Google responds)
By Josh Render last updated
Google Maps on Android devices has apparently removed the ability to control media playback with ease.

Apple sues YouTuber Jon Prosser for allegedly stealing iOS 26 secrets
By Josh Render published
Known YouTuber Jon Prosser has been sued by Apple for reportedly stealing trade secrets and is facing paying damages, as well as a cease and desist order.

Galaxy Z Fold 7 hinge comes under fire from Reddit — I fixed smartphones for a living and I'm not worried
By Josh Render published
A new Reddit post has claimed certain Galaxy Fold 7 demo units have a fault that's stopping them from opening fully, but I'm not too worried just yet.

Forget Galaxy Z Fold 7 — Samsung's tri-fold phone could arrive in just a few months
By Josh Render last updated
Two new leaks have potentially revealed an October release date for Samsung's Tri-fold phone, as well as a new name.

Apple says ITC ruling on Chinese display ban won't impact the iPhone
By Josh Render last updated
An ITC ban on certain smartphone displays from China won't affect the iPhone, according to Apple

iOS 26’s Liquid Glass design brings big changes to your iPhone — here’s everything coming in the public beta
By Josh Render published
With the iOS 26 public beta likely on the horizon, let’s break down everything that Liquid Glass has to offer users.

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE just tipped for a surprising Ultra-level upgrade
By Josh Render published
A new report has indicated that the Galaxy S25 FE could feature 45W charging, exceeding the 25W seen in the prior model and the Galaxy S25.

Galaxy Z Fold 7 ditched the S Pen, but Samsung's working on a new version for future foldables
By Josh Render published
Samsung feels your S Pen woes

Hurry! Make sure you grab the 27% discount on the Samsung Galaxy S25 before Prime Day ends — this is the cheapest we've seen yet
By Josh Render last updated
This Prime Day you can grab the Samsung Galaxy S25 for 27% off, making this the best time to grab one of the of the best flagships around.

Don't miss grabbing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra for $365 off before Prime Day ends — this is the lowest price we've seen yet
By Josh Render last updated
Right now you can grab the Galaxy S25 Ultra for it's lowest price ever from Amazon,

Want to start streaming? Make sure you grab the Blue Yeti for 36% off before Prime Day ends
By Josh Render published
This Prime Day, make sure you grab the Blue Yeti mic for 36% off.

Prime Day Ends Tonight! But you can still grab Samsung’s thinnest phone for 29% off
By Josh Render published
Currently, you can purchase the Galaxy S25 Edge at its lowest price ever. Don't miss out on getting the 256GB version for less than $800.

Blink and you’ll miss these home security deals as Prime Day comes to a close — including 50% off this doorbell camera
By Josh Render last updated
If you're looking to improve your home security, then look no further than these five deals from Blink, including deals for both internal and external cameras and video doorbells.
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