
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

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked unveils Android 16’s big changes for Google Gemini — here’s what’s coming for the Z Flip 7, Z Fold 7, Samsung Watch 8 and more
By Josh Render published
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked has shown off a lot of new hardware for fans, but we also got our first look at some of the new Android 16 features coming to devices soon.

I generated 5 AI images with iPhone vs Galaxy vs Pixel — here's the winner
By Josh Render published
We have compared five different images generated by three of today's top phones to see which is the best option for AI illustrations.

Samsung’s One UI 8 beta introduces new ways to look at your photos and videos — here’s what we know
By Josh Render published
Well-known leaker Ice Universe has unveiled two possible new features within the One UI 8 public beta that could massively improve the Gallery app.

Apple now lets you share your AirTag location with major airlines — here’s how it works
By Josh Render published
Apple has introduced a new feature that allows you to share the location of your AirTags for a short time, including with three major U.S. airlines.

Samsung’s Galaxy G fold feels more like a proof of concept than an actual phone — here’s why
By Josh Render published
Samsung could soon unveil the long-rumored tri-foldable Galaxy G Fold, and I have only one question: why?

New Galaxy S26 Ultra battery and camera rumors have me worried — here’s why
By Josh Render published
A new rumor has stated that Samsung could launch the Galaxy S26 Ultra with the same battery capacity and camera as prior Ultra models, which feels like a dangerous route for the company to take.

CA jury finds against Google in idle cellular data case — and it’s being fined $314 million
By Josh Render published
Google has lost a recent case regarding data transfer on idle phones, with the company being fined $314.6 million by the courts.

AT&T unveils a new way to protect customers from SIM swapping — here’s what you need to know
By Josh Render published
AT&T has unveiled its newest security feature that aims to tackle the threat of SIM swapping by allowing users to lock their accounts through the AT&T app.

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 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.
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