
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 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 Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge cases in 2025
By Josh Render last updated
It's thin, but is it safe?

61 million Verizon records reportedly for sale — including date of birth, tax ID and phone numbers
By Josh Render published
A recent report has indicated that data from around 61 million users could be up for sale online, including names, Tax IDs, and more.

Garmin clarifies what data it's sharing with Google Health Connect — here's the full list
By Josh Render published
Garmin has detailed a full list of all the health data that it will sync with Google’s Health Connect, but the release date looks to be delayed.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 rumors — everything we know so far
By Josh Render last updated
The Galaxy Z Flip 7 is on the horizon, and there are a lot of rumors to shift through. Here's everything we've heard about the upcoming Samsung foldable phone.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 could be a record-breaking foldable — here’s why
By Josh Render published
A new leak states that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 could be much thinner than its predecessor, and could even be the thinnest phone on the market at launch.

Samsung's tri-fold Galaxy G Fold could appear at Unpacked — what we know
By Josh Render published
A new leak has indicated that Samsung could use the upcoming Galaxy Unpacked to unveil its long-rumored tri-fold phone to users.

Google's Pixel Camera now teaches you how to use all the best features — here's how
By Josh Render published
Google has started to roll out a new education hub that aims to help users get the most out of the Google Pixel Camera app.

The iPad Pro M5's displays just started production — launch day could be only a few months away
By Josh Render last updated
A new report has indicated that Apple has started mass production of parts for the next-gen iPad Pros, as well as diversifying how it produces its stock of OLED screens.

I used to repair phones — here’s the 3 things you should do when looking for a refurbished phone
By Josh Render published
Buying a refurbished phone is a great way to save money, but make sure you follow these three steps to avoid making a costly mistake

Google Pixel 10 Pro could get a much-needed display upgrade — but the base model’s getting left out
By Josh Render published
A new report claims Google will be increasing the frequency of the display dimming effect for the Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL, which could help to reduce eye strain and headaches.

Google Gemini under fire for major privacy change — what you need to know
By Josh Render last updated
A new email sent to certain Gemini users has raised some privacy concerns, as well as a general lack of information about what this change will mean for users.

Google Pixel 10 may not get this important performance upgrade — and I don’t get why
By Josh Render published
A new leak has revealed the Google Pixel 10 might not feature the vapor chamber seen in the Pro models, as well as no Wi-Fi 7 connection.

iPhone 18 could kill the display cutout — here’s why that could be a disaster
By Josh Render published
Future iPhones could do away with the pill-shaped cutout that currently houses Face ID. And it's had me questioning what that will mean for the usability of the Dynamic Island.

iOS 26 beta 2 is live — here’s the biggest changes for your iPhone
By Josh Render published
Apple’s second developer beta includes several changes that look to improve the overall experience of certain apps while adding new options to others.

Nothing Phone 3 specs leak claims 3 key upgrades are coming — what we know
By Josh Render published
A recent leak has revealed a lot of alleged specs for the Nothing Phone 3, including improved cameras and a bigger battery.

T-Mobile just made Starlink upgrade free for iPhone and Android — and any network can access it
By Josh Render last updated
T-Mobile used the recent Super Bowl to reveal that the Starlink beta will be available for any customer, regardless of which network they use.

Google is dropping support for legacy Wear OS faces — here’s what we know
By Josh Render published
Google will complete the retirement of non-WFF watch faces for WearOS in January 2026, making it impossible to download any from the Play Store.

AirPods Pro 3 revealed in iOS 26 beta code — here's what we know
By Josh Render published
Another line of code mentioning Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 has appeared, this time in the first iOS 26 developer beta.

iOS 26's Liquid Glass design can be confusing to look at — but there’s a way to change that
By Josh Render published
iOS 26 and its Liquid Glass design have reached developers, who have discovered new accessibility features to help improve the readability of the OS' transparent elements.

iOS 26's Liquid Glass looks amazing, except for this one glaring issue
By Josh Render published
iOS 26's new Liquid Glass design language is impressive, but app tinting still leaves a lot to be desired at first glass.

Live Updates just arrived on Android 16 — but it's not quite finished yet
By Josh Render published
There’s no Live Update on when the final version will arrive

Samsung Galaxy S25 is suffering from an embarrassing design quality issue — what you need to know
By Josh Render published
Samsung placed rings around the Galaxy S25’s cameras to help them stand out, but some users have experienced a long-predicted issue with those rings dropping off.

WWDC 2025: Apple just announced two big new AirPods upgrades
By Josh Render published
Apple's WWDC 2025 event has showcased some of the major improvements coming for its wireless earbuds.

New rumor doubles down on smaller battery for the Galaxy S26 Ultra — here’s what we know
By Josh Render published
It appears that the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra might not see a significant battery improvement, but that might not be the downside it initially seems to be.

Apple's 'Liquid Glass' design could be a key part of the 20th anniversary iPhone — and it's rumored to debut at WWDC 2025
By Josh Render published
Apple's rumored Liquid Glass design is expected to be announced at WWDC 2025, and is thought to have major implications for the design of the 20th anniversary iPhone.
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