Josh Render was 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

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Apple has announced all the finalists for the 2025 App Store Awards. Here are all the entries that you can download today.

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Two new leaks have given us a better idea of some of the changes coming for Samsung's next line of phones, but they could be a hard sell for the consumer.

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A Reddit user has found a new option in their YouTube Music app that seemingly solves one of the biggest issues with the app.

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Apple is reportedly developing HMO displays, which could bring significant changes to future iPhones.

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I've been putting off downloading iOS 26, but I finally took the plunge to see if it's worth it on an older iPhone.
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If you want to make sure you always have enough power then there's no better choice than having a solid power bank. These are five of the best ones I've found that won't end up breaking the bank.

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Apple has started to roll out the feature that allows users to add a digital version of their passports to Apple's Digital ID feature. Here's how to add yours!

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Recently, we've heard that Apple could release the iPhone 18 six months later than the Pro model. Personally, I think this could be a terrible idea.

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Amazon has dropped the 512GB Galaxy S25 Edge by 40% in the lead-up to Black Friday, making it the cheapest we have seen the phone be sold for yet.

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Amazon has dropped the price of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 to its cheapest price yet in the lead-up to Black Friday. Be sure to grab one of the best foldable phones available today!

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Maybe no one wants a superthin iPhone?

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Apple is looking to develop more ways for recent iPhones to utilize satellite connections, according to a recent report.

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Gaming phones often struggle to appeal to a broader audience, so let us know what you would like to see from companies like RedMagic and Asus.

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YouTube has seemingly started the second wave of rollouts for its AI-backed age verification, and some people are not happy.

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Wordle is now letting you make your own puzzles of up to seven letters. Here's how to do it, and some help in making some fiendishly difficult challenges.

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A new leak indicates that Samsung may not improve the sensors for the Galaxy S26 Ultra's cameras. However, the Exynos chip could offer improved quality and video capture.

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I recently shave off my beard, which has caused problems with Face ID unlocking my iPhone. But there's a workaround for when you change your look.

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A new leak has indicated that Samsung could opt for a more rounded design for the Galaxy S26 Ultra, which could make it look much more like Apple's phones.

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Motorola has announced two new devices in its range of affordable smartphones, both of which offer an exceptional battery life and 5G connectivity.

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A new report has given us our first possible date for the next Galaxy Unpacked, and it could mean a much later release for the Galaxy S26 series.

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iOS 26.1's beta is reportedly coming to an end, meaning we could see the update soon. With that in mind, here are some of the big changes coming to a phone near you.

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While I've preferred Google Maps to Waze in the past, a recent road trip helped changed my mind about which mapping app to use for directions.

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