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.
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Android phones have the means to make Google Chrome even more secure, thanks to a handy setting. Here's how to activate it with only a few taps.

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A new teardown has revealed more details about how Google Gemini will be integrating Google Maps data, including being able to create prompts with direct map data.

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A new report has revealed that Google is working on "Project Toscana", which appears to be a new Face ID technology that could match Apple's TrueDepth camera system.

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It’s affordable, but what else?

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The Pixel 10a could see its next release very soon, but what is actually coming, and is this the phone for you? We’ve gathered all the rumors and leaks to find out.

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Nothing appears to have announced the Nothing Phone 4a series, and it used Apple’s own invitation to do it.

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Samsung has released a trailer for its new privacy display tech, a feature expected to appear on the Galaxy S26 Ultra.

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Amazon has dropped the price of the Galaxy Z Flip 7 by 18% for Presidents' Day, so make sure you grab yours today!

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A rumor has indicated that Apple could be taking a big step and introducing variable apertures into the iPhone 18 Pro. However, some issues need to be addressed.

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Apple has announced that it still plans to launch the long-promised Apple Intelligence update for Siri in 2026, but many details remain unclear.

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The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold is currently 19% off from Amazon, making it a perfect time to grab one of the best foldable phones you can buy.

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iPhone’s have a background noise feature that can act as a white noise machine that can be a big help in getting a good night's sleep.

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It appears that many Apple stores are running low on stock for the iPhone 16e and iPad Air, which could indicate that the next generation devices are on the way.

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Discord has detailed how its new age verification system will work and the likely impact it will have on general users.

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A well-known source has indicated that Apple plans to add variable camera apertures to the next generation of iPhones.

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A new report has indicated that Apple might be dropping Health Plus from iOS 27, and instead release some parts of the AI health feature in iOS 26.

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Samsung is likely going to release the Galaxy S26 Ultra later this month, which should stand at the peak of a proven design. However, how does it compare to the revolutionary Galaxy Z TriFold?

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Several rumors and leaks have come together to indicate that Samsung is working on a new foldable design to launch alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Flip 8.

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Samsung has released three new videos that hint at the potential camera upgrades for the next generation of Samsung phones. However, there’s still a lot that we don’t know about the new device.

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Apple is rumored to completely remove Face ID for the iPhone Fold and replace it with Touch ID. Personally, I think this might be the best option overall.

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A new leak has appeared to confirm the four color options seen in prior leaks, including the new violet color option. However, there is no mention of recently leaked gold and silver options.

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Google Maps makes navigating to your destination much easier, and the Map Details options can improve this tenfold with only a couple of taps.

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Apple has unveiled the next generation of Apple AirTag. The question now is if you should upgrade to this new generation.
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