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
Pixel 8a retail box has leaked — here’s our first look at Google’s next phone
By Josh Render published
A recent image has appeared on X that shows off the Google Pixel 8a's box, and the phone itself.
Samsung Galaxy S24's Galaxy AI is coming to the S23 — but S22 owners could be out of luck
By Josh Render published
Samsung's Head of Customer Experience has spoken about support for Galaxy AI on older phones, there's some bad news for S22 owners.
Google Tensor G5 could be the first Samsung-free Pixel phone chip — but you’ll be waiting a while for it
By Josh Render published
Google has entered the Tensor G5 chip into testing according to a new report, which could mean a 2025 release.
iPhone 16 Pro could get a whopping 2TB of storage — double Galaxy S24 Ultra
By Josh Render published
According to rumors Apple may be aiming to offer 2TB of memory for the iPhone 16 Pro, more than double the Galaxy S24 Ultra. However, we have heard this kind of rumor before.
Samsung explains why Galaxy S24's AI photo editing isn’t cause for alarm
By Josh Render published
When it comes to smartphone photography, Samsung believes "there is no such thing as a real picture."
Samsung Galaxy S24 now offers HDR photo uploads to Instagram and Snapchat — why it’s a big deal
By Josh Render published
Samsung has overtaken other smartphones by allowing its Galaxy S24 series to upload HDR Photos to both Instagram and Snapchat.
iOS 17.3 release confirmed for next week — here’s all the new features
By Josh Render published
Apple has announced iOS 17.3's final release date, as well as the new Unity Bloom wallpaper.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra price revealed — and it's surprisingly high
By Josh Render last updated
Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy S24 Ultra and it comes with $1,299 starting price. That's $100 more than the Galaxy S23 Ultra cost.
iPhone 16 Pro’s 1TB model could see a surprising downgrade — here’s what we know
By Josh Render published
Apple may make use of a cheaper memory cell which could lead to slower read and write times.
Google Maps just got a big Bluetooth upgrade — why that's good for you
By Josh Render published
Google Maps has recently started to make use of Bluetooth Tunnel Beacons to improve connection underground on Android phones.
Apple could split the App Store to comply with EU regulations — here’s what you need to know
By Josh Render published
The EU DMA comes into effect in the next several weeks, and Apple is in its crosshairs. As a result, Apple plans to split its app store for EU customers, according to reports.
Android 14 hidden menu could mean more choice for Pixel users — what you need to know
By Josh Render published
A hidden option discovered in Android Beta 3 could offer Pixel users a surprising option to change the default search engine.
Unsubscribing from emails is now even easier on the Android Gmail app — here’s why
By Josh Render published
Gmail has finally updated the unsubscribe button to be more visible on the Android app.
New Google AI feature reportedly coming to Galaxy S24 series — here’s what we know
By Josh Render published
A new leak has revealed a potential new AI feature for the Galaxy S24 Ultra. It appears that Google is looking to add more features to Samsung's next generation of phones.
Samsung Galaxy S24 big AI upgrades just leaked for keyboard and Notes app — what you need to know
By Josh Render published
A new leak about Samsung's AI features for the Galaxy S24 has revealed a focus on the phone's keyboard and the Samsung Notes app.
The 7 best phones of CES 2024
By Josh Render published
With CES coming to a close it is time to gather together all the phones that made an appearance, as well as a surprising demonstration from Samsung.
Samsung Galaxy S24 series internal documents just leaked — here’s what we’ve learned
By Josh Render published
A recent leak has seen some of the retail training slides leak for the Galaxy S24 series. Here's what you need to know and what it may confirm.
Samsung should learn from ChatGPT to make sure the Galaxy S24’s AI features don't feel like a gimmick
By Josh Render published
I tried ChatGPT and honestly, it still feels like a gimmick. I now have worries about the future of Samsung's push for AI features on the Galaxy S24 series.
Apple sends out iOS 17.3 beta 3 after boot looping chaos — here’s what you need to know
By Josh Render published
Apple has seeded the third beta of its iOS 17.3 update after prior issues with the second beta. Here's what you need to know about this update and when we might expect to see it.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra appears in leaked real-life images — here’s what it shows us
By Josh Render published
A recent leak has revealed some of the first real-world images of the Galaxy S24 Ultra. So how do these images compare to what has been rumored and leaked before?
Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro’s Geekbench score exceeds Apple’s A17 Pro — here’s what we know
By Josh Render published
Asus has teased its multi-core geekbench score, and it exceeds even Apple's last chip. However, is it enough to push the gaming phone to the front of the market?
OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 12R prices tipped — and there's bad news
By Josh Render published
A recent leak may have revealed the cost of the OnePlus 12 and 12R. But is the potentially higher price tag worth it?
Facebook introduces new Link History feature — what is it and what it means for you
By Josh Render published
Facebook is aiming to introduce a new link history setting for its mobile app. Will this make navigating the app simpler or is it another form of data collection?