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

Samsung Galaxy Ring 2 is reportedly in the works — but we could be waiting a while
By Josh Render published
A new report has revealed that Samsung is working on the next generation of the Samsung Galaxy Ring, but it won’t be here until at least next year.

Smartwatches with cameras are about to make a comeback according to this new leak
By Josh Render published
A new leak has revealed that HMD could incorporate an integrated camera into the alleged upcoming HMD RUBBER 1.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 could feature a completely different AI assistant — here’s what we know
By Josh Render published
The long-rumored deal between Samsung and the AI startup Perplexity is reportedly close to being finalized.

The Nintendo Switch 2 will not support streaming apps — here’s what we know
By Josh Render published
Nintendo has updated its compatibility list for the Nintendo Switch 2, and while most games look to be playable, there’s some bad news for streaming fans.

I put ChatGPT vs Google Gemini to the test to see which is better at meal prep — here’s the winner
By Josh Render published
I tested both ChatGPT and Google Gemini to see which would create the best recipe when presented with the ingredients.

One UI 8 beta just made the Now Bar a lot more useful — here's how
By Josh Render published
The One UI 8 beta reveals that the Galaxy S25's Now Bar will gain Live Call Handling and relevant Do Not Disturb information in the future.

Android 16 could still adopt iPhone-style notifications and quick settings — what we know
By Josh Render published
Code found in the most recent Android 16 beta indicates that Google is still planning to offer users the option to split Quick Settings and Notifications, but it could be a foldable-only option.

Google is celebrating Google Photos' 10th anniversary with improved editing and new ways to share — here’s what’s coming
By Josh Render published
Google Photos' 10th anniversary is here, and with it comes a wealth of new features that aim to make editing and sharing images even easier.

Qualcomm-funded study shows that Apple's C1 modem is slower — but there's a catch
By Josh Render published
A report commissioned by Qualcomm has detailed how Apple's in-house modem compares to its own, but the result should be taken with a grain of salt.

Apple could announce new dedicated gaming app at WWDC 2025 — here’s what we know
By Josh Render published
Apple looks set to release a dedicated gaming app where players can launch games, track achievements and see online friends.

Future iPhone could match this incredible Galaxy S25 Ultra feature — here’s what we know
By Josh Render published
A new post on Weibo has indicated that Apple is testing a 200MP camera, which could be a major improvement on a future iPhone.

Apple has gotten in the way of its own AI rollout — here’s how it can get Apple Intelligence back on track
By Josh Render last updated
Apple has had a lot of difficulty getting it's AI to work as intended, and it all stems from a decision Apple made regarding hardware a long time ago.

Pixel 9 Pro drops to lowest price in Amazon's Memorial Day sale
By Josh Render published
This Memorial Day weekend has seen Amazon slash the price of the Google Pixel 9 Pro across all the memory options, with the best deal coming for the 512GB version.

Amazon just sliced $250 off the 512GB Galaxy S25 Ultra for Memorial Day — don't miss this epic deal on Samsung's best phone
By Josh Render published
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a fantastic 18% off this Memorial Day weekend, meaning you could grab Samsung's premier device for $250 off.

Google is looking to release low-cost Google TVs with less RAM — here’s what we know
By Josh Render published
Google recently announced that it's planning to release low-RAM smart TVs at a lower price point. However, the big question is how much of an impact will this have on performance?

Verizon wants to keep your phone locked for 6 months — here's why
By Josh Render published
Verizon customers can currently unlock their devices after 60 days, but the carrier is petitioning the FCC to push that up to six months.

Android's answer to AirDrop just got a big upgrade — here's what you need to know
By Josh Render published
Google is rolling out a new update for Quick Share that allows users to continue to share files over mobile data if their Wi-Fi connection dies.

One of Android 16’s best features won’t be locked to Pixel phones — here’s what we know
By Josh Render published
Google confirms the Live Update feature included with Android 16 on Pixel phones will come to other Android devices.

Apple Intelligence could get a shot in the arm from app developers with iOS 19 — here's how
By Josh Render published
Apple is set to release a new software development kit based on its own AI models, making it easy for developers to create new AI features for their apps.

Google Gemini is going to revolutionize how you use Gmail — here’s what's coming
By Josh Render published
Google has introduced several new AI-driven features to Gmail, including quickly organizing your inbox and responding to long threads.

Google Gemini's biggest UI issue could be getting fixed — here's how
By Josh Render published
Google’s latest beta has a hidden UI change that allows users to swipe the Gemini overlay into full-screen mode.

Apple could soon allow iPhone users to ditch Siri as the default assistant for ChatGPT or Gemini — if you’re in the EU
By Josh Render published
The EU ruling against Apple could mean that users will be able to change their default AI assistant, meaning no more relying on Siri to answer all your questions

iPhone 17 Air leak is concerning news for the battery — and it makes the Galaxy S25 Edge's look huge in comparison
By Josh Render published
A new leak has stated that the iPhone 17 Air could have a 2,800 mAh battery capacity, making it one of the smallest batteries we’ve seen in an iPhone for a long time.
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