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

Google Messages is getting 5 new security features to help protect you from scams and other threats
By Josh Render published
Google has unveiled several new security measures for Google Messages to help keep you and your family safe from malicious messages.

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE tipped for a hardware letdown — fans won't like this
By Josh Render published
Leaked internal codenames have indicated that the Galaxy S25 FE could share the same Exynos processor as the prior Galaxy S24 FE.

Samsung’s stable One UI 7 update reportedly rolling out for Galaxy S23
By Josh Render published
A new leak has revealed that Samsung appears to have started the rollout of a stable One UI 7 release for the Galaxy S23 series, but still no word on a global rollout.

I used Apple's fitness app for a week and it's convinced me to get an Apple Watch — here's why
By Josh Render published
I've been using Apple's Fitness app to count my steps, and in doing so I've decided that I need an Apple Watch.

The iPhone 17 Air reportedly has just a single camera — 3 reasons why I'm okay with that
By Josh Render published
The iPhone 17 Air may features a single camera, and that's more than enough for me. Here's why a single-lens phone is not as huge a deal as you might think.

Samsung releases final One UI 7 update for Galaxy S25 series — here’s what we know
By Josh Render published
The Samsung Galaxy S25 series has received its final One UI 7 update in Korea, with other countries expected soon.

iPhone Fold tipped to cost over $2,000 — and that would be a huge mistake
By Josh Render published
A new leak has hinted that Apple could charge over $2,000 for the foldable iPhone, which just feels excessive.

Apple will soon train Apple Intelligence on select user data — here’s what you need to know
By Josh Render published
A recent blog post from Apple has detailed how the company plans to use select user emails to help train Apple Intelligence.

Google rolls out Google Photos extension for Gemini — here’s what it can do
By Josh Render published
Google has started to roll out the Google Photos extension for select devices, allowing users to ask the AI to find and scan your images.

Foldable iPhone leaker just tipped key specs for displays and under-display camera
By Josh Render last updated
A recent post on Wiebo has stated that Apple's first foldable iPhone could include an under-display selfie camera.

Samsung reportedly pauses global rollout of One UI 7 — what you need to know
By Josh Render last updated
Several sources have indicated that Samsung has halted the global rollout of One UI 7 to Galaxy phones.

Google Pixel 9a display tested — this blows away the iPhone 16e
By Josh Render published
Google’s display shows a noticeable improvement in both brightness and color

I might pick a gaming phone instead of an iPhone for my next upgrade — here's the 3 pros and 3 cons of owning one
By Josh Render published
I've been looking at getting a gaming phone, but there are three pros and cons that I need to take into consideration.

The OnePlus Watch 3 is about to get a lot more expensive just as Trump's import tariffs come into effect
By Josh Render published
OnePlus has increased the cost of the OnePlus Watch 3 by $170, with indications that the price hike is due to recent tariffs.

Reddit Answers will be empowered by Google Gemini — here's what we know
By Josh Render published
Reddit and Google have announced that Reddit Answers will now be powered by Google Gemini, with promises of improved accuracy.

Android 16 public beta released for OnePlus 13 — and I wouldn’t download it
By Josh Render published
There are more than a few bugs in the build

Google Pixel 10 price changes should be good news — except for one model
By Josh Render published
A new report has detailed Google’s apparent plans for pricing the next generation of Pixel phones, including a plan for dropping the prices of future Pro Fold models.

I don’t plan on buying another Apple or Samsung phone — here’s the 3 reasons why
By Josh Render published
I have no interest in buying another Apple or Samsung phone, and other brands are more tempting.

The best Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra cases in 2025
By Josh Render last updated
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is here, and so are a bevy of new cases that aim to protect this premium device. These are the best Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra cases we've spotted so far.

iOS 19’s massive redesign just teased in new video — but some doubt its accuracy
By Josh Render published
A new video has emerged showing off several of the possible features that could come with iOS 19. However, the accuracy has been called into question by other big names in tech.

Leaked iPhone 17 Air dummy unit is impressively thin — but iPhone 17 Pro is kind of dumb looking
By Josh Render published
New images have revealed mock-ups and renders of the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Air, with the Pro looking especially odd with a new camera design.

I only talk to Siri while I'm driving — and that's a problem for Apple
By Josh Render published
Unlike other assistants and chatbots, I only turn to Siri when I drive. Apple's going to need to fix its personal assistant if it wants to get people like me more engaged.

A major Google Magic Editor bug just got fixed — what you need to know
By Josh Render published
Google recently announced a fix for a bug that was stopping users from saving AI-edited images to Google Photos.
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