
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

Feature phones are now having a 'renaissance' — here's why
By Josh Render published
I've been feeling a bit of digital fatigue when it comes to modern smartphones, so wanted to see what draws people to feature phones.

The Google Pixel 9a is lacking one of the Pixel 9’s best safety features — here’s what we know
By Josh Render published
The Google Pixel 9a might feature much of the same hardware as the other devices in the Pixel 9 series, but an older modem means that Google's Satellite SOS feature is not available.

Forget Pixel 9a — get the Google Pixel 9 Pro for $250 off at Best Buy right now
By Josh Render published
Right now you can grab the Google Pixel 9 Pro with a staggering $250 discount from Best Buy.

Users complain that Siri can’t answer even the most basic questions — here’s what we know
By Josh Render published
A recent Reddit thread has shown that Apple’s Siri is struggling to answer what month it is when asked, as well as several other questions.

One UI 7 will arrive late for US Samsung users — here’s when it’ll launch for you
By Josh Render published
Samsung has announced that One UI 7 will be released on April 7, the US press release has announced that users in the States will have to wait until April 10 to download.

I’ve finally used Apple Wallet for mobile payments — here’s what I learned
By Josh Render published
For years, I've been wary of using Apple's Wallet app for mobile payments. But when my bank card got damaged, I decided to give it a try and see what I was missing out on with Wallet and Apple Pay.

I swapped my iPhone 15 Pro Max for a Galaxy Z Fold 5 to see what offers the best streaming experience — here’s what happened
By Josh Render last updated
The expansive screens of foldable phones should make them ideal for streaming videos. I decided to put that to the test to see how good the experience can be.

iPhone 17 Pro Max leak claims it’s ready for production — and seems to confirm its new design
By Josh Render published
A new image has appeared on social media that appears to confirm the rumored camera change for the iPhone 17 Pro Max, and that it's ready for production

Older Samsung phones are finally getting One UI 7 — here's all the devices
By Josh Render published
Several user reports have reportedly been granted access to the One UI 7 beta on the Galaxy S23 series, however, there are some limitations based on location.

Genshin Impact on Android finally adds controller support — 4 years after iOS
By Josh Render published
Genshin Impact on Android devices will finally support Bluetooth controllers in the upcoming update, making it a great time to game.

I commute an hour to work each day — these 5 apps make the time go by quickly
By Josh Render published
There's more than one way to occupy yourself with your phone during a long commute. Here are the apps I use when I'm traveling between work and home.

iOS 18.4 Photos update makes it easier to sort, hide and delete your photos on iPhone — here’s what you can do
By Josh Render published
The iOS 18.4 public beta offers a lot of improvements to your phone, including several subtle changes to how you view and organize your Photos app.

Chromecast fail — users across the world are saying that their Chromecasts are not working
By Josh Render last updated
A surge of Google Chromecast users took to Reddit over the weekend to complain about issues with their older streaming devices.

iPhone vs. Android: Which is better for you?
By Josh Render last updated
Our iPhone vs. Android face-off will help you figure out which kind of phone is right for you.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 just got these major upgrades with One UI 7
By Josh Render published
One UI 7's beta has been expanded to the Galaxy Z Fold 6, and it's bringing some unique improvements to Samsung's flagship foldable.

Google Pixel 9a leak just confirmed a major design change — here's the new look
By Josh Render published
Several new leaked images have appeared for the Google Pixel 9a, and all seem to confirm that the camera bar really is gone.

Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Galaxy S24: Biggest upgrades
By Josh Render last updated
The Samsung Galaxy S25 is here, and there are some big changes between it and the prior Galaxy S24.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 tipped for a huge outer screen upgrade — here’s what we know
By Josh Render published
A recent leak has revealed that Samsung could drop the folder-like design from the front screen of the Galaxy Z Flip 7.

Google Pixel 10 just tipped for a new AI assistant called Pixel Sense
By Josh Render published
When the Google Pixel 10 arrives later this year, it will reportedly come with a new assistant called Pixel Sense, though the rumored change is based on a promised Pixel 9 feature.

Samsung confirms full One UI 7 release is happening in April — here’s what you need to know
By Josh Render published
Samsung's latest news post has stated that the full release of One UI 7 will occur in April, as well as older devices being added to the beta.

Pixel Studio can finally generate people — and that's not the only change Google is bringing to Pixel phones
By Josh Render published
Pixel users have a lot to be excited about

MWC 2025 Day 2 — here’s the top 5 new gadgets you need to see
By Josh Render published
MWC's second day has come to an end, and here's a list of the top five hardware and software that we saw.

MWC 2025 Day 1 — here's 7 amazing new gadgets you need to see
By Josh Render published
MWC is upon us, and the first day has started strong with some great new tech on display.
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