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 pain models, completing levels, reading books, or figuring out the next best gaming app to invest his time in.
Latest articles by Josh Render
Nothing Phone 2a: release date, price, specs and latest news
By Josh Render last updated
The Nothing Phone 2a is now official, so here's everything you should know about this ultra affordable Android phone.
Apple to begin 'batterygate' settlement payouts in Canada — what you need to know
By Josh Render published
Apple and the Canadian courts have settled payouts for 2017's "batterygate" drama with customers possibly expecting up to 150 CAD each.
Apple's backtracking on plans to kill iPhone home screen web apps in the EU — here's why
By Josh Render published
Apple seems to have walked away from a bad decision
Massive iPhone SE 4 leak just revealed design, dimensions and new features
By Josh Render published
The CAD renders for the iPhone SE 4 have seemingly leaked, and reveal a phone that's inspired by the iPhone 14 with some important tweaks.
I've never gotten the hype around foldable phones — the Galaxy Z Fold 6 could make me a believer
By Josh Render published
The Galaxy Z Fold won't arrive until later this year. But details leaking out so far have one of our writers rethinking his attitude about foldable phones.
Nintendo Switch 2 leak reveals hardware details and reasons for launch delay — here’s what you need to know
By Josh Render published
Nintendo recently delayed the release of the Nintendo Switch 2 until 2025 and a recent leak has given us some idea why, as well as some confirmations about some of the device's hardware
Forget the iPhone SE 4 — we just found out everything about the Samsung Galaxy A35
By Josh Render published
A recent leak has shown off several details about the upcoming Galaxy A35, including some of the specs and the surprisingly soon release date
Samsung shows off fully bendable OLED display — this could be the future of phones
By Josh Render published
Samsung has shown off a fully foldable phone, as well as some other interesting OLED uses at MWC.
Samsung reportedly working on a Galaxy Z Fold 6 'Ultra' edition — what we know
By Josh Render published
There are indications that Samsung could be aiming to add a new foldable the Galaxy Z series, could this be an Ultra model?
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 design leaks reveal an important change — here’s what we know
By Josh Render published
A recent leak has given us our first look at the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6, as well as our first 360-degree video.
iPhone 16 will miss out on the display improvement we want — here’s how long you’ll have to wait
By Josh Render last updated
You may have to hold out fro the iPhone 17
Galaxy Z Fold 6 renders and 360-degree video leaked — here's Samsung's next foldable
By Josh Render published
Recent leaks have given us the most quality renders for the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 6, including a 360-degree video.
Honor CEO announces Honor ring is in the works during MWC — here’s what we know
By Josh Render published
Honor CEO George Zhao says his company plans to develop its own smart ring fitness tracker, joining Samsung which is showing off a ring of its own this week.
iPhone 16 Pro just tipped for a big camera upgrade — and it's stolen from the Max
By Josh Render published
A leak from a Taiwanese company has stated that the iPhone 16 Pro series will see the same tetraprism 5x zoom lens as the iPhone 15 Pro max
MWC 2024 day 2 — 5 amazing new gadgets you need to see
By Josh Render published
The second day of MWC has revealed some budget phones, as well as a few novel AI designs
AT&T offers credit to those affected by last week's service drop — here’s what you need to know
By Josh Render published
Will a fiver for a day keep the annoyance at bay?
MWC 2024 day 1 — here's 7 amazing mobile devices you need to see
By Josh Render published
Mobile World Congress is underway in Spain, and our team on the ground has already spotted some of the top new phones, wearables and other gadgets. Here are the highlights from the start of MWC 2024.
Google Pay app is being discontinued in the US — everything you need to know
By Josh Render last updated
Google plans to remove the Google Pay app from phones by June 2024, but only in the US.
AppleCare might soon have its own AI assistant — here’s what you need to know
By Josh Render published
Apple is reportedly testing a new AI helper for AppleCare Support Advisors called "Ask".
Apple says iPhone 15 battery lifespan is now doubled — here's why
By Josh Render published
Apple has recently announced that the iPhone 15 battery is longer lasting than originally stated
Google Pixel Fold 2 renders and 360-degree video revealed — meet the world's thinnest foldable
By Josh Render published
A recent leak has revealed even more details about Google's next foldable, including details about the new camera block and the surprising measurements.
Apple sets the record straight that you shouldn't put your iPhone in rice to dry it — here's why
By Josh Render published
Putting a wet phone in rice as a fix has been around for a while, but Apple has finally weighed in on why it won't work.
Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra launch date announced — here’s what we know
By Josh Render published
Asus has officially announced the launch date for the upcoming Zenfone 11 Ultra on X.
Apple Music is testing a feature that could let you import Spotify playlists — what you need to know
By Josh Render published
Apple Music is currently testing a feature that allows for integration with SongShift, but only on Android devices, which could allow users to import playlists on other music apps.