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

Google Maps just lost a useful feature — this will make future road trips more frustrating (Update: Google responds)
By Josh Render last updated
Google Maps on Android devices has apparently removed the ability to control media playback with ease.

Apple sues YouTuber Jon Prosser for allegedly stealing iOS 26 secrets
By Josh Render published
Known YouTuber Jon Prosser has been sued by Apple for reportedly stealing trade secrets and is facing paying damages, as well as a cease and desist order.

Galaxy Z Fold 7 hinge comes under fire from Reddit — I fixed smartphones for a living and I'm not worried
By Josh Render published
A new Reddit post has claimed certain Galaxy Fold 7 demo units have a fault that's stopping them from opening fully, but I'm not too worried just yet.

Forget Galaxy Z Fold 7 — Samsung's tri-fold phone could arrive in just a few months
By Josh Render last updated
Two new leaks have potentially revealed an October release date for Samsung's Tri-fold phone, as well as a new name.

Apple says ITC ruling on Chinese display ban won't impact the iPhone
By Josh Render last updated
An ITC ban on certain smartphone displays from China won't affect the iPhone, according to Apple

iOS 26’s Liquid Glass design brings big changes to your iPhone — here’s everything coming in the public beta
By Josh Render published
With the iOS 26 public beta likely on the horizon, let’s break down everything that Liquid Glass has to offer users.

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE just tipped for a surprising Ultra-level upgrade
By Josh Render published
A new report has indicated that the Galaxy S25 FE could feature 45W charging, exceeding the 25W seen in the prior model and the Galaxy S25.

Galaxy Z Fold 7 ditched the S Pen, but Samsung's working on a new version for future foldables
By Josh Render published
Samsung feels your S Pen woes

The Galaxy Z Flip 7 is here — and I really don’t know if I like it or not
By Josh Render published
The Galaxy Z Flip 7 is here and, while there are some great new additions to Samsung's foldable flip phone, I still have some concerns about the device.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 rumors — everything we know so far
By Josh Render last updated
The Galaxy Z Flip 7 arrives in July, and there are a lot of rumors to shift through. Here's everything we've heard about the upcoming Samsung foldable phone.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 announced — here's all the upgrades including a huge cover display
By Josh Render published
We have finally gotten our first official look at the Galaxy Z Flip 7, which offers a bigger and more useful outer screen among other upgrades.

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.
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