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 pain models, completing levels, reading books, or figuring out the next best gaming app to invest his time in.
Latest articles by Josh Render
Google Pixel April update fixes Pixel 8 camera and upgrades security — what you need to know
By Josh Render published
The Google Pixel April update has been released, including some fixes to some reported Pixel 8 camera issues.
AT&T sending out emails to millions whose data was stolen in massive breach — what you need to know
By Josh Render published
AT&T has started to warn customers whose data has been stolen in a recent breach, including via email
New AltStore will let you download iPhone apps in the EU via Patreon — going around Apple’s App Store
By Josh Render published
EU users could soon support smaller developers through Patreon when downloading from the new third-party app store, AltStore.
Apple Maps just tipped for major upgrades in iOS 18 — here’s what we know
By Josh Render last updated
A hidden piece of code that indicates Apple is aiming to add two major new features to Apple Maps as part of this year's iOS 18 update.
Forget Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 — the world’s thinnest foldable blows it away
By Josh Render published
Vivo has put two new foldable phones up for pre-order in China, and they are the thinnest foldables yet.
Google Assistant bug is causing Pixel users to lose their alarms — what you need to know
By Josh Render last updated
A Google Assistant bug that's meant to turn off alarms stored on Pixel phones is deleting them instead.
New update rolling out for OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 11 — here’s all the new features
By Josh Render published
OnePlus will soon release two new updates for the OnePlus 12 and the OnePlus 11, which will include a new photo collage mode as well as several other features
WWDC 2024 could introduce us to Apple’s AI app store — here’s what we know
By Josh Render published
As part of its push into AI this year, Apple may reveal an AI app store during its annual developer conference, an analyst says.
New Samsung Galaxy S24 software update aims to solve camera issues — but there’s a catch
By Josh Render published
Samsung just started to roll out the April update for the Galaxy S24 series to solve some camera issues, starting with South Korea.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 owners are reporting a serious screen flaw — and some models are breaking
By Josh Render last updated
Users on Reddit are reporting that their Galaxy Z Fold 4's are not fully opening due to a potential fault with the hinge mechanism.
I never liked e-readers, but the Kindle app on my phone has converted me
By Josh Render last updated
Having found that I needed an e-reader to continue a series of books, I decided to turn my phone into an electronic book.
iPhone 16 Pro Geekbench scores leak — but is the A18 Pro enough to counter the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4?
By Josh Render published
A recent leak shows off several Geekbench results for the upcoming A18 Pro chip, giving us a hint as to how this fall's iPhone 16 Pro models might perform.
iOS 18 could allow you to put apps anywhere on your home screen — what we know
By Josh Render last updated
Apple could be introducing improved home screen customization in iOS 18, although we don't know exactly what this means yet.
iOS 17.4.1 security update issued for millions — why you should update your iPhone now
By Josh Render last updated
Apple has released several new updates to its software which contain several security updates and bug fixes
Google is making it easier to add custom ringtones for contacts — here's what you need know
By Josh Render published
Multiple users have mentioned seeing the option to easily link contacts with ringtones.
iPad Pro 2024 just tipped for this major design upgrade — here's what we know
By Josh Render published
A recent leak has suggested that the next iPad Pro could have the thinnest bezels yet.
Nothing Phone 2a is tougher than you might think
By Josh Render published
A YouTuber has done a full drop test on the Nothing Phone 2a, and the results may surprise you.
Pixel 8a could steal some of the best Pixel 8 features — here's what they are
By Josh Render published
A recent report has stated that the Google Pixel 8a will come with several features from the Google Pixel 8, including its display refresh rate.
Motorola Edge 50 Pro announcement coming April 3 — and it’s tipped to have some pretty impressive AI features
By Josh Render last updated
Motorola will be announcing its next flagship phone on April 3. The Motorola Edge 50 Pro will reportedly come with several screen, camera and AI improvements.
iOS 17.4.1 tipped for release this week — here’s everything you need to know
By Josh Render published
It's looking like iOS 17.4.1 is about to arrive, with this incremental update tackling bugs and security fixes for Apple's iPhone software.
Samsung Galaxy S25 tipped for bigger display to fight iPhone 16 Pro
By Josh Render published
A recent leak has hinted that Samsung could be aiming to increase the screen size of the Galaxy S25, as well as giving it a significant design overhaul.
I plan to skip the iPhone 16 based on all the rumors — here's why
By Josh Render published
I recently upgraded my phone and Apple already wants me to upgrade again, but the iPhone will need to do more to get me to upgrade again
Android 15 is about to give Pixel 8 phones a major upgrade
By Josh Render published
Android 15's Find My Device feature will be coming to the current generation of Google Pixel's, including the Pixel 8a.