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

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.

Apple readies its Black Friday deal for the iPhone 17 series — don't get too excited
By Josh Render last updated
Apple's Black Friday deal includes a gift card to help take the cost off some of the iPhone 17 series accessories.

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.

Black Friday has come early for the OnePlus 13 — grab one for the lowest price ever!
By Josh Render published
The OnePlus 13 has dropped to its lowest price yet on Amazon, making it a great time to grab one of the best Android flagships of its time.

It’s getting colder, but you can grab these 5 touchscreen gloves starting at just $6
By Josh Render published
Colder weather makes using our phones more challenging, but you can mitigate this with a pair of touchscreen-compatible gloves. Here are the top five that I've found this Black Friday.

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.

YouTube Music is finally adding a feature Spotify has had for years — but of course, there's a catch
By Josh Render published
A Reddit user has found a new option in their YouTube Music app that seemingly solves one of the biggest issues with the app.

Higher resolution, better power consumption and more — here's why Apple's reported iPhone display upgrade could be a game changer
By Josh Render published
Apple is reportedly developing HMO displays, which could bring significant changes to future iPhones.

I finally downloaded iOS 26 on my older iPhone — here's what I found out
By Josh Render published
I've been putting off downloading iOS 26, but I finally took the plunge to see if it's worth it on an older iPhone.
Black Friday comes early for these 5 power banks — grab yours for under $30 now
By Josh Render published
If you want to make sure you always have enough power then there's no better choice than having a solid power bank. These are five of the best ones I've found that won't end up breaking the bank.

Apple Wallet now supports Digital ID — here’s how you can add your passport
By Josh Render published
Apple has started to roll out the feature that allows users to add a digital version of their passports to Apple's Digital ID feature. Here's how to add yours!

iPhone 18 could be launching later than expected — and I think that’s a terrible plan
By Josh Render published
Recently, we've heard that Apple could release the iPhone 18 six months later than the Pro model. Personally, I think this could be a terrible idea.

Looking for a thinner phone? Amazon has cut the Galaxy S25 Edge to its lowest ever price — don’t miss out
By Josh Render published
Amazon has dropped the 512GB Galaxy S25 Edge by 40% in the lead-up to Black Friday, making it the cheapest we have seen the phone be sold for yet.

Not a typo! Galaxy Z Fold 7 is $480 off on Amazon right now — lowest price ever
By Josh Render published
Amazon has dropped the price of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 to its cheapest price yet in the lead-up to Black Friday. Be sure to grab one of the best foldable phones available today!

The iPhone Air 2 may be delayed indefinitely — here’s what we know
By Josh Render published
Maybe no one wants a superthin iPhone?

Your iPhone’s satellite connectivity could soon get five big upgrades
By Josh Render published
Apple is looking to develop more ways for recent iPhones to utilize satellite connections, according to a recent report.

TG Poll: Do you care about gaming phones?
By Josh Render published
Gaming phones often struggle to appeal to a broader audience, so let us know what you would like to see from companies like RedMagic and Asus.

YouTube’s AI-powered age verification is back — here’s what that means for you
By Josh Render published
YouTube has seemingly started the second wave of rollouts for its AI-backed age verification, and some people are not happy.

Forget waiting for tomorrow's Wordle - you can now make your own puzzles to challenge your friends
By Josh Render published
Wordle is now letting you make your own puzzles of up to seven letters. Here's how to do it, and some help in making some fiendishly difficult challenges.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra may not get upgraded camera hardware — but this one change may improve photos anyway
By Josh Render published
A new leak indicates that Samsung may not improve the sensors for the Galaxy S26 Ultra's cameras. However, the Exynos chip could offer improved quality and video capture.

Growing a moustache for Movember? Here’s how to fine-tune your phone’s Face ID to avoid confusion
By Josh Render published
I recently shave off my beard, which has caused problems with Face ID unlocking my iPhone. But there's a workaround for when you change your look.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra design leak suggests it could look even more like an iPhone 17 Pro Max — here's how
By Josh Render published
A new leak has indicated that Samsung could opt for a more rounded design for the Galaxy S26 Ultra, which could make it look much more like Apple's phones.
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