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

Leaked Google Pixel 10 cases seemingly confirm Qi2 is coming — why that matters
By Josh Render published
A new leak has revealed the apparent cases for the Google Pixel 10 series, including a big indicator that the new phones will offer magnetic Qi2 charging.

I tested Waze vs. Google Maps for a weekend trip — and there's a clear winner
By Josh Render last updated
I tested both Google Maps and Waze to see which map app is the best, including which has the best features and offers the best overall journey.

I was a phone engineer, and this is what you need to do if you suffer from the 3 most common hardware faults
By Josh Render published
Phones break, and sometimes it can be a nightmare to solve. Here’s everything you need to do when the worst happens.

The Pixel 10's Tensor G5 chip could be a game changer for Google's phones — here's why
By Josh Render published
While Google is rumored to be introducing significant changes to its chips, other rumors suggest that it may not offer as much power as some users might like.

iPhone 17 Pro Max vs iPhone 14 Pro Max: Biggest expected upgrades
By Josh Render published
Will this fall's iPhone release convince you to upgrade?

I've been using the iPhone 15 Pro Max for a year — here's why I don't plan on upgrading to the iPhone 17 Pro Max
By Josh Render published
I have been using the iPhone 15 Pro Max for a while, but with the release of the iPhone 17 Pro Max on the horizon, I find myself not really caring about upgrading.

Does your Google Messages app keep crashing? This could be the reason why
By Josh Render last updated
Several users have taken to Reddit to complain about their Google Messages app crashing as soon as they open it.

Apple announces $100 billion investment in US — here's what it means for the iPhone
By Josh Render published
Apple has outlined its plans for the 100 billion dollar investment in both materials and labor sourced in the U.S., including producing 100% of iPhone and Apple Watch displays in Kentucky.

I repaired Samsung phones for a living — and the Galaxy Z Fold 7 looks like my nightmare come to life
By Josh Render published
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is an impressive piece of hardware, but trying to repair it looks incredibly difficult. So make sure you know how to keep yours safe.

One UI 8 could make setting your Samsung Galaxy phone up much simpler — here’s how
By Josh Render published
A recent report has indicated that Samsung could allow users to select their navigation process when first setting up their phones, rather than having to hunt through the settings later.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra’s rumored 60W charging might not offer much of an upgrade — here’s what we know
By Josh Render published
A new leak has indicated that the Galaxy S26 Ultra will only offer slightly faster charging times, despite rumors of the 45W max charging speed improving to 60W.

The Galaxy Z Flip 7 does shockingly well in infamous bend test — there's just one problem
By Josh Render published
Well-known YouTube channel JerryRigEverything has put the Galaxy Z Flip 7 through a breakdown test to see just how tough it really is, including whether you can snap it in half.

One UI 8 tipped to bring a major Galaxy AI upgrade — plus quality of life improvements to Galaxy S26
By Josh Render published
Samsung is reportedly adding a new feature to Galaxy AI, which will allow you to quickly translate a voice caption. On top of that, we could see a big quality-of-life improvement for the Galaxy S26.

Google might have (partially) solved the Google Nest camera 'no video' fault — here’s what we know
By Josh Render published
Google's latest patch notes include a fix for the longest-running issue with Google's Nest Cameras, but it's not a complete solution.

Google Pixel 10 pricing just leaked — here's the cost of every model
By Josh Render last updated
A new report has revealed the potential prices for Google’s new line of smartphones, and while most are staying the same, there are some big changes for the more expensive options.

Best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 cases in 2025
By Josh Render published
Your Galaxy Z Fold 7 cost $1,999, so you're going to want to get some added protection for your new phone. The best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 cases provide exactly that.

Google Pixel 10 tipped for Qi2 magnetic charging — what we know
By Josh Render published
A new series of leaks has emerged, suggesting that the Pixel 10 series may offer Qi 2.2 wireless charging.

iPhone 17 dummies just leaked in all colors — and there’s a bold new signature hue
By Josh Render published
A new post on social media has shown off some of the possible color options for the iPhone 17 series, including a bright new orange.

I swapped my Galaxy Z Fold 5 for the Galaxy Z Fold 7 — here’s why I’m not ready to upgrade
By Josh Render published
A lot has to change for a $1,999 phone

iPhone 17 Pro may have just been spotted in the wild — here's your first look
By Josh Render last updated
A recent post on X has shown off an image of what appears to be someone using the iPhone 17 Pro - but we have some questions.

Best Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 cases in 2025
By Josh Render published
Don't flip out — protecting your foldable phone is a snap

Watch: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 just survived one of the most grueling stress tests
By Josh Render published
Well-known YouTube channel JerryRigEverything has put the Galaxy Z Fold 7 through its paces in its trademark durability test — and the foldable is tougher than you might think.

I replaced my laptop with the Galaxy Z Fold 7 — here’s what happened
By Josh Render published
I replaced my laptop with the Galaxy Z Fold 7 to see just how well it would work as an alternative.
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