
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

Apple could soon allow iPhone users to ditch Siri as the default assistant for ChatGPT or Gemini — if you’re in the EU
By Josh Render published
The EU ruling against Apple could mean that users will be able to change their default AI assistant, meaning no more relying on Siri to answer all your questions

iPhone 17 Air leak is concerning news for the battery — and it makes the Galaxy S25 Edge's look huge in comparison
By Josh Render published
A new leak has stated that the iPhone 17 Air could have a 2,800 mAh battery capacity, making it one of the smallest batteries we’ve seen in an iPhone for a long time.

Sorry Samsung, thinner phones like the Galaxy S25 Edge are not a selling point to me
By Josh Render published
I don't find that making a phone thinner makes it more appealing, in fact I have some serious issues with devices like the Galaxy S25 Edge and rumored iPhone Air 17.

Google's adding more accessibility features to Chrome and Android — and they're powered by Gemini
By Josh Render published
Google has unveiled several new Gemini-powered accessibility features ahead of Google I/O that will make it even easier to understand what’s on your screen.

YouTube has a new ad format fueled by Gemini — and it might be the worst thing I’ve ever heard
By Josh Render published
YouTube recently unveiled its new ad format, which places ads at "peak points" in videos, and I can’t think of a better way to annoy viewers.

Google wants to make it impossible for thieves to sell stolen Android phones — here's how
By Josh Render published
Android will soon see some improvements to its Factory Reset Protections that could make it much harder to circumvent security on a stolen device.

Samsung could soon use AI to turn your photos into videos — here’s what we know
By Josh Render published
A new leak has appeared that states Samsung is planning on introducing a new AI feature that will turn images into short videos, which could be based on Google's Veo 2 model.

Nothing Phone 3 could arrive with a $1,000 price tag — yes, you read that correctly
By Josh Render published
Nothing founder Carl Pei has announced that the Nothing Phone 3 will cost $1,000 at launch, stating it is the company's first true flagship device.

Google is taking Gemini beyond smartphones — here’s what’s coming
By Josh Render published
As part of its Android show ahead of Google I/O 2025, Google outlined its plans for Gemini, including bringing the AI to several new devices in the coming months.

Google Messages is hiding users’ contact images — here’s what’s going on
By Josh Render published
Google Messages users have taken to Reddit to complain about a bug in the most recent beta that removes contact images from chat.

iOS 19 might make connecting to public Wi-Fi even faster — but there are still dangers to be aware of
By Josh Render published
Apple could make it easier than ever to quickly connect to public Wi-Fi networks, but make sure you’re aware of the risks before you do.

Galaxy Z Fold 7 dimensions leak — this really could be the world's thinnest foldable
By Josh Render published
A new leak has seemingly confirmed just how thin the Galaxy Z Fold 7 could be, and it’s pretty staggering.

iPhone Fold just tipped for breakthrough display technology — and it could change everything
By Josh Render published
A leak indicates that Samsung has developed a new screen process that will make the display on Apple's future foldable phone thin while also offering more power.

Massive Galaxy S25 Edge leak just revealed specs, colors and what's in the box
By Josh Render published
A new leak has revealed the possible contents of the Galaxy S25 Edge's box, while also corroborating details about the phone's hardware specs.

iPhone Fold 'creaseless' display could make it a day 1 purchase — there's just one problem
By Josh Render last updated
Apple is rumored to be completely removing the crease on its first foldable, but is that worth the exorbitant possible price?

Google Maps just added a genius time-saving feature for your iPhone
By Josh Render last updated
Google’s screenshot feature has started to roll out for iPhones, allowing the app to scan screenshots for relevant location information and present you with directions.

Samsung Galaxy S25's best feature could be even better with One UI 8
By Josh Render published
A new leak has hinted that One UI 8 could introduce some new functions for the Now Bar on recent Galaxy phones.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 thickness could mean reduced battery life — what we know
By Josh Render published
A new rumor has indicated that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 could be the world's thinnest foldable phone at launch, but the battery might see no improvement as a result.

New Galaxy S26 rumor doubles down on the return of the Exynos chip
By Josh Render published
A new rumor online has seemingly confirmed that Samsung will return to shipping certain models of its Galaxy series with its own, often weaker, Exynos chips.

How big will the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 batteries be? New leaks might have revealed all
By Josh Render published
New leaks have indicated the possible capacity of the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and the Z Fold 7’s batteries, as well as their charging capability.

Ditching Samsung and Apple phones? Remember these 3 things
By Josh Render published
If you're ready to turn to a phone that's not made by Samsung or Apple, there are several key points to remember as you make that move to a new device.

One of Google's best AI tools is getting a standalone app — what you need to know
By Josh Render published
Google has confirmed the launch date for the NotebookLM app, giving users much more freedom and flexibility.

Google Pixel 10 vs 10 Pro vs 10 Pro XL: Here’s all the expected differences
By Josh Render published
Here's everything you can expect for Google's next flagships

We could see the Galaxy S25 Edge officially launched in only a couple of weeks — here’s what you need to know
By Josh Render published
There have been several indications that Samsung is planning to unveil its next smartphone this month, and a new leak has seemingly confirmed a May 13 date.
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