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.
Latest articles by Josh Render

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A new test has revealed that placing a screen protector on your iPhone 17 will hamper the anti-glare functionality of the phone.

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RecommendedThe RedMagic 11 Pro offers great power, but is the rest of the phone good enough to make it worth a purchase?

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A new report has indicated that the iPhone 17e will use the same LTPS display as the iPhone 16e, meaning we likely won't see certain features available on other devices in the iPhone 17 series.

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A new APK has revealed that Google Photos' long-awaited face touch-up tool is on the horizon.

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I'm not the biggest fan of Apple's AI, but I did find a surprising use for it while trying to replace a sink.

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Samsung has announced the Exynos chip in a new YouTube video, and the timing feels auspicious.

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One of the biggest weaknesses of the Galaxy Z Fold series is the weak battery and charging, but that could change with the Z Fold 8.

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Samsung has finally announced the Galaxy TriFold, but there are a fair few things to consider before buying one.

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Make sure you grab one of these cases to protect your Pixel phone

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Protect your super-sized Pixel with one of these cases

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Amazon has dropped the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra to its lowest price yet — grab it today for up to 31% off the original price.

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The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is here, and so are a bevy of new cases that aim to protect this premium device. These are the best Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra cases we've spotted so far.

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Black Friday is a great time to pick up a new phone or laptop. However, there's always the question of what to do with your old device.

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The OnePlus 13 has dropped to its lowest price yet on Amazon, making it a great time to grab one of the best Android flagships of its time.

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It can feel like camera hardware on phones has hit a wall, but I wanted to see what the experts said about the future of phone cameras.

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Ookla has released a new study detailing just how powerful Apple's N1 chip is in comparison to other devices on the market.

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Apple has announced all the finalists for the 2025 App Store Awards. Here are all the entries that you can download today.

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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.

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A Reddit user has found a new option in their YouTube Music app that seemingly solves one of the biggest issues with the app.

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Apple is reportedly developing HMO displays, which could bring significant changes to future iPhones.

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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.

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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!

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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.
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