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

Apple’s App Store Awards 2025: Here’s the top nominees across all categories
By Josh Render published
Apple has announced all the finalists for the 2025 App Store Awards. Here are all the entries that you can download today.

New Galaxy S26 leaks indicate some devices will feature an Exynos 2600 chip — and some bad news about the Galaxy S26 Ultra
By Josh Render published
Two new leaks have given us a better idea of some of the changes coming for Samsung's next line of phones, but they could be a hard sell for the consumer.

YouTube Music is finally adding a feature Spotify has had for years — but of course, there's a catch
By Josh Render published
A Reddit user has found a new option in their YouTube Music app that seemingly solves one of the biggest issues with the app.

Higher resolution, better power consumption and more — here's why Apple's reported iPhone display upgrade could be a game changer
By Josh Render published
Apple is reportedly developing HMO displays, which could bring significant changes to future iPhones.

I finally downloaded iOS 26 on my older iPhone — here's what I found out
By Josh Render published
I've been putting off downloading iOS 26, but I finally took the plunge to see if it's worth it on an older iPhone.

Apple Wallet now supports Digital ID — here’s how you can add your passport
By Josh Render published
Apple has started to roll out the feature that allows users to add a digital version of their passports to Apple's Digital ID feature. Here's how to add yours!

iPhone 18 could be launching later than expected — and I think that’s a terrible plan
By Josh Render published
Recently, we've heard that Apple could release the iPhone 18 six months later than the Pro model. Personally, I think this could be a terrible idea.

The iPhone Air 2 may be delayed indefinitely — here’s what we know
By Josh Render published
Maybe no one wants a superthin iPhone?

Your iPhone’s satellite connectivity could soon get five big upgrades
By Josh Render published
Apple is looking to develop more ways for recent iPhones to utilize satellite connections, according to a recent report.

TG Poll: Do you care about gaming phones?
By Josh Render published
Gaming phones often struggle to appeal to a broader audience, so let us know what you would like to see from companies like RedMagic and Asus.

YouTube’s AI-powered age verification is back — here’s what that means for you
By Josh Render published
YouTube has seemingly started the second wave of rollouts for its AI-backed age verification, and some people are not happy.

Forget waiting for tomorrow's Wordle - you can now make your own puzzles to challenge your friends
By Josh Render published
Wordle is now letting you make your own puzzles of up to seven letters. Here's how to do it, and some help in making some fiendishly difficult challenges.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra may not get upgraded camera hardware — but this one change may improve photos anyway
By Josh Render published
A new leak indicates that Samsung may not improve the sensors for the Galaxy S26 Ultra's cameras. However, the Exynos chip could offer improved quality and video capture.

Growing a moustache for Movember? Here’s how to fine-tune your phone’s Face ID to avoid confusion
By Josh Render published
I recently shave off my beard, which has caused problems with Face ID unlocking my iPhone. But there's a workaround for when you change your look.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra design leak suggests it could look even more like an iPhone 17 Pro Max — here's how
By Josh Render published
A new leak has indicated that Samsung could opt for a more rounded design for the Galaxy S26 Ultra, which could make it look much more like Apple's phones.

Motorola G 2026 just announced with absolutely insane battery life for under $200
By Josh Render published
Motorola has announced two new devices in its range of affordable smartphones, both of which offer an exceptional battery life and 5G connectivity.

Samsung Galaxy S26 launch date could be a month later than expected
By Josh Render published
A new report has given us our first possible date for the next Galaxy Unpacked, and it could mean a much later release for the Galaxy S26 series.

iOS 26.1 tipped to arrive next week — here's the 9 biggest changes for your iPhone
By Josh Render last updated
iOS 26.1's beta is reportedly coming to an end, meaning we could see the update soon. With that in mind, here are some of the big changes coming to a phone near you.

I tested Waze on a 400-mile road trip — and now I've changed my mind about Google Maps
By Josh Render last updated
While I've preferred Google Maps to Waze in the past, a recent road trip helped changed my mind about which mapping app to use for directions.

Samsung may not be canceling the Galaxy S26 Edge after all — but I think it should
By Josh Render published
It could be even thinner, but it needs more

I’m disappointed by the newly leaked Google Pixel 10a renders — here’s why
By Josh Render published
Newly leaked renders have suggested that Google may retain the same design for the Pixel 10a, which, honestly, feels like a mistake.

I thought upgrading to a new office chair would cost a fortune until I tried this $200 one — and I'm surprisingly impressed
By Josh Render published
The Sihoo M56C office chair offers a durable, comfortable sitting experience with stellar lower back support for under $250.

iPhone 17 vs Galaxy S25: Which phone is winning your upgrade money this year?
By Josh Render published
It's time to find out which phone you decided to upgrade to this year when it comes to both Apple and Samsung!
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