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

Best Google Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro cases right now
By Josh Render published
Make sure you grab one of these cases to protect your Pixel phone

I tested the OnePlus Nord 5 — here's my pros and cons
By Josh Render published
I’ve been testing out the recent affordable phone from OnePlus, the Nord 5, and there’s a lot to love about the phone.

iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max Could Get New Liquid Silicone Cases According to New Leak — Here’s What We Know
By Josh Render published
A new leak has revealed a possible new range of iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max cases designed using silicone — but there are certain issues to be aware of when it comes to silicone cases.

Text Messages Can Be One of the Best Ways for Scammers To Take Your Data — Here’s How To Spot a Fake and How To Protect Yourself
By Josh Render published
Text message scams should be avoided

iPhone 18 Pro Could Offer Improved Battery Life Thanks to Apple-Designed Modem — Here’s What You Need to Know
By Josh Render published
iPhone 18 Pro could feature Apple's in-house designed C2 Modem, which could improve battery life thanks to better synergy between software and hardware.

I ditched my iPhone 15 Pro Max for the Pixel 9a for a week — here’s what happened
By Josh Render published
With the release of the Google Pixel 10, I've been wondering if it's time to jump ship from Apple. With that in mind, I grabbed the Pixel 9a to see if Google is the phonemaker for me.

Google just revamped these underrated features for Pixel 10 — what you need to know
By Josh Render published
Google has shown off the new design changes for my Pixel, meanwhile, eagle-eyed social media users have spotted some new options in the At a Glance feature on Google devices.

Google Pixel 10 Pro vs Pixel 9 Pro: These are the biggest upgrades
By Josh Render published
Now that the Google Pixel 10 Pro is official, we know how ti compares to the current model. Our Pixel 10 Pro vs. Pixel 9 Pro face-off shows what's changed from one year to the next.

The Google Pixel 10 will let you share your location through satellite — here’s what we know
By Josh Render published
You’ll never be lost again

Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold unveiled — release date, IP68 rating, price and full specs
By Josh Render published
Google's foldable phone adds some truly Pro features

OnePlus 15 could beat Apple and Samsung with this big display upgrade
By Josh Render published
A new leak indicates OnePlus could upgrade the refresh rate on the OnePlus 15 to 165Hz, far exceeding the latest iPhone and Samsung displays. However, it could also come with a catch.

Pixel 10 Pro XL apparent benchmarks just leaked and it's not good news
By Josh Render published
A series of leaks on Reddit indicate that the Pixel 10 Pro XL’s Tensor G5 chip might not offer the benchmark improvements that many might have been hoping for.

Google Maps vs. Waze: The final verdict, according to our readers
By Josh Render last updated
Tom’s Guide readers have made it clear what they love about Waze, and we love to see that passion! Let’s have a look at some of the most appreciated features for Google’s other map app.

Samsung Galaxy S26 could offer a larger screen and battery — but not by much
By Josh Render published
A new leak indicates that Samsung could increase the overall battery size of the Galaxy S26, as well as the display size. However, the displayed increases are more minimal than some would expect.

New leak could have spilled all the Pixel 10 Pro Fold specs — here's what to expect
By Josh Render published
A new spec sheet has leaked for the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold that features a couple of differences from what we’ve seen before, but otherwise paints the picture of a pretty stellar phone.

Leaked Google Pixel 10 cases seemingly confirm Qi2 is coming — why that matters
By Josh Render published
A new leak has revealed the apparent cases for the Google Pixel 10 series, including a big indicator that the new phones will offer magnetic Qi2 charging.

I tested Waze vs. Google Maps for a weekend trip — and there's a clear winner
By Josh Render last updated
I tested both Google Maps and Waze to see which map app is the best, including which has the best features and offers the best overall journey.

I was a phone engineer, and this is what you need to do if you suffer from the 3 most common hardware faults
By Josh Render published
Phones break, and sometimes it can be a nightmare to solve. Here’s everything you need to do when the worst happens.

The Pixel 10's Tensor G5 chip could be a game changer for Google's phones — here's why
By Josh Render published
While Google is rumored to be introducing significant changes to its chips, other rumors suggest that it may not offer as much power as some users might like.

iPhone 17 Pro Max vs iPhone 14 Pro Max: Biggest expected upgrades
By Josh Render published
Will this fall's iPhone release convince you to upgrade?

I've been using the iPhone 15 Pro Max for a year — here's why I don't plan on upgrading to the iPhone 17 Pro Max
By Josh Render published
I have been using the iPhone 15 Pro Max for a while, but with the release of the iPhone 17 Pro Max on the horizon, I find myself not really caring about upgrading.

Does your Google Messages app keep crashing? This could be the reason why
By Josh Render last updated
Several users have taken to Reddit to complain about their Google Messages app crashing as soon as they open it.

Apple announces $100 billion investment in US — here's what it means for the iPhone
By Josh Render published
Apple has outlined its plans for the 100 billion dollar investment in both materials and labor sourced in the U.S., including producing 100% of iPhone and Apple Watch displays in Kentucky.

I repaired Samsung phones for a living — and the Galaxy Z Fold 7 looks like my nightmare come to life
By Josh Render published
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is an impressive piece of hardware, but trying to repair it looks incredibly difficult. So make sure you know how to keep yours safe.

One UI 8 could make setting your Samsung Galaxy phone up much simpler — here’s how
By Josh Render published
A recent report has indicated that Samsung could allow users to select their navigation process when first setting up their phones, rather than having to hunt through the settings later.
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