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
Galaxy Z Fold 6 renders and 360-degree video leaked — here's Samsung's next foldable
By Josh Render published
Recent leaks have given us the most quality renders for the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 6, including a 360-degree video.
Honor CEO announces Honor ring is in the works during MWC — here’s what we know
By Josh Render published
Honor CEO George Zhao says his company plans to develop its own smart ring fitness tracker, joining Samsung which is showing off a ring of its own this week.
iPhone 16 Pro just tipped for a big camera upgrade — and it's stolen from the Max
By Josh Render published
A leak from a Taiwanese company has stated that the iPhone 16 Pro series will see the same tetraprism 5x zoom lens as the iPhone 15 Pro max
MWC 2024 day 2 — 5 amazing new gadgets you need to see
By Josh Render published
The second day of MWC has revealed some budget phones, as well as a few novel AI designs
AT&T offers credit to those affected by last week's service drop — here’s what you need to know
By Josh Render published
Will a fiver for a day keep the annoyance at bay?
MWC 2024 day 1 — here's 7 amazing mobile devices you need to see
By Josh Render published
Mobile World Congress is underway in Spain, and our team on the ground has already spotted some of the top new phones, wearables and other gadgets. Here are the highlights from the start of MWC 2024.
Google Pay app is being discontinued in the US — everything you need to know
By Josh Render last updated
Google plans to remove the Google Pay app from phones by June 2024, but only in the US.
AppleCare might soon have its own AI assistant — here’s what you need to know
By Josh Render published
Apple is reportedly testing a new AI helper for AppleCare Support Advisors called "Ask".
Apple says iPhone 15 battery lifespan is now doubled — here's why
By Josh Render published
Apple has recently announced that the iPhone 15 battery is longer lasting than originally stated
Google Pixel Fold 2 renders and 360-degree video revealed — meet the world's thinnest foldable
By Josh Render published
A recent leak has revealed even more details about Google's next foldable, including details about the new camera block and the surprising measurements.
Apple sets the record straight that you shouldn't put your iPhone in rice to dry it — here's why
By Josh Render published
Putting a wet phone in rice as a fix has been around for a while, but Apple has finally weighed in on why it won't work.
Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra launch date announced — here’s what we know
By Josh Render published
Asus has officially announced the launch date for the upcoming Zenfone 11 Ultra on X.
Apple Music is testing a feature that could let you import Spotify playlists — what you need to know
By Josh Render published
Apple Music is currently testing a feature that allows for integration with SongShift, but only on Android devices, which could allow users to import playlists on other music apps.
Samsung Galaxy Ring release date just leaked — here’s when it could arrive
By Josh Render published
A Korean publication has given us our best clue for when the Samsung Galaxy ring could be coming out.
iPhone 16 Pro new colors may have just leaked — here's the options
By Josh Render published
A recent leak has revealed two of the color options for the upcoming iPhone 16 Pro.
How is Google Pixel 8 Pro this cheap!? Get over $200 off right now
By Josh Render published
The Pixel 8 Pro is currently only $789 on Amazon, and it is certainly worth picking up if you're in the market for a new phone.
Samsung Galaxy A35 key specs revealed by Google — here’s what you need to know
By Josh Render published
A recent Google Play listing has revealed and confirmed some of the specs for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A35.
Android 15 will let users 'cooldown' notifications — here's what you need to know
By Josh Render published
Android 15 has added a feature that allows users to better customize how many notifications come up on their phones.
iPhone Flip RIP? Apple reportedly pausing foldable iPhone over breaking screens
By Josh Render published
A shakey tip has indicated that Apple might be pausing development of their foldable phones due to durability issues
Google Messages could finally let you edit sent texts — here’s what you need to know
By Josh Render published
A user on X has managed to activate an edit message feature on the Google Messages beta, but the feature still needs some work.
Apple removes HomePlay and Apple TV SharePlay from latest 17.4 betas — here’s what you need to know
By Josh Render published
Apple has officially pulled the Homeplay and Apple TV SharePlay options from the recent 17.4 betas.
Google issuing new security warnings for Galaxy and Pixel users — what you need to know
By Josh Render published
Google is adding a feature to some Android phones that aims to better warn users about possibly fraudulent websites.
Samsung Galaxy S23 just tipped to get this Galaxy S24 AI feature — here’s what we know
By Josh Render published
A recent forum post has stated that the Galaxy S24's Instant Slow-Mo feature will be coming to Galaxy S23 series as well.