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
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 could borrow these features from the S24 Ultra
By Josh Render published
A recent leak just revealed some of the specs for the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 6, including some found on the Galaxy S24 Ultra.
Apple Arcade April launches just revealed — including two Vision Pro games
By Josh Render published
Apple recently announced the five new additions to Apple Arcade in April, two of which have Apple Vision Pro support
Google is rolling out this promised feature for RCS messages to beta testers — here’s what we know
By Josh Render published
Google Messages has started to roll out different color options for RCS chats in its latest beta.
iPhone 16 Pro performance leak shows Apple is about to fall behind the competition
By Josh Render last updated
A recent tweet has revealed the potential Geekbench score for Apple's next chip, the A18 Pro, and the numbers might be disappointing for Apple fans.
Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 specs just leaked — and they could blow away iPhone 16
By Josh Render published
The Geekbench results for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 have apparently been leaked, and it seems they far exceed Apple's A18 chip.
Nothing to allow discreet call recordings according to CEO — here’s what we know
By Josh Render published
Nothing CEO Carl Pei recently announced the introduction of discreet call recording for his company’s phone series, after apparently high demand for the feature.
The idea of putting a phone on my wrist horrifies me — but there might be a solution
By Josh Render published
During MWC 2024, we saw two concept phones where the device could bend into something worn on your wrist. A cool idea? Certainly. A risky one with serious safety concerns? That’s also true.
iOS 18 and macOS 15 to offer new accessibility features — here’s what we know
By Josh Render published
iOS 18 and macOS 15 are reportedly improving the accessibility features of several features, including more support for font sizes in apps and categories for Live Speech.
Google Pixel 8 users will miss out on this advanced AI feature — here’s what you need to know
By Josh Render published
During the recent #TheAndroidShow Q&A, it was revealed that the Google Pixel 8 will not be able to use Gemini Nano due to hardware limitations.
Google One subscribers are getting some new perks for free — but there's a catch
By Josh Render published
Google One users are receiving emails about new features, but so far only UK subscribers seem to benefit.
Google Pixel 8a price hike just tipped — here’s how much it could cost
By Josh Render published
The Google Pixel 7a saw quite a drastic price hike on release, and it seems that Google is continuing the trend with the Pixel 8a.
iOS 17.4 is live — here’s all the new features for your iPhone
By Philip Michaels published
Apple has released iOS 17.4, the latest version of its iPhone software. The biggest change allows iPhone users in Europe to access third-party app stores, but there are other new features as well.
Nothing Phone 2a: release date, price, specs and latest news
By Josh Render last updated
The Nothing Phone 2a is now official, so here's everything you should know about this ultra affordable Android phone.
The Backbone One just dropped to $69 in this epic deal — but there's a catch
By Josh Render published
The Backbone One Lightning version has gone on sale with the price dropping up to 30% at selected retailers.
Apple to begin 'batterygate' settlement payouts in Canada — what you need to know
By Josh Render published
Apple and the Canadian courts have settled payouts for 2017's "batterygate" drama with customers possibly expecting up to 150 CAD each.
Apple's backtracking on plans to kill iPhone home screen web apps in the EU — here's why
By Josh Render published
Apple seems to have walked away from a bad decision
Massive iPhone SE 4 leak just revealed design, dimensions and new features
By Josh Render published
The CAD renders for the iPhone SE 4 have seemingly leaked, and reveal a phone that's inspired by the iPhone 14 with some important tweaks.
I've never gotten the hype around foldable phones — the Galaxy Z Fold 6 could make me a believer
By Josh Render published
The Galaxy Z Fold won't arrive until later this year. But details leaking out so far have one of our writers rethinking his attitude about foldable phones.
Nintendo Switch 2 leak reveals hardware details and reasons for launch delay — here’s what you need to know
By Josh Render published
Nintendo recently delayed the release of the Nintendo Switch 2 until 2025 and a recent leak has given us some idea why, as well as some confirmations about some of the device's hardware
Forget the iPhone SE 4 — we just found out everything about the Samsung Galaxy A35
By Josh Render published
A recent leak has shown off several details about the upcoming Galaxy A35, including some of the specs and the surprisingly soon release date
Samsung shows off fully bendable OLED display — this could be the future of phones
By Josh Render published
Samsung has shown off a fully foldable phone, as well as some other interesting OLED uses at MWC.
Samsung reportedly working on a Galaxy Z Fold 6 'Ultra' edition — what we know
By Josh Render published
There are indications that Samsung could be aiming to add a new foldable the Galaxy Z series, could this be an Ultra model?
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 design leaks reveal an important change — here’s what we know
By Josh Render published
A recent leak has given us our first look at the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6, as well as our first 360-degree video.