
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 paint models, completing levels, reading books, or figuring out the next best gaming app to invest his time in.
Latest articles by Josh Render

iPhone SE 4 could be based on a much newer iPhone than expected — and have a different name
By Josh Render published
The iPhone SE 4 is on the horizon, but a new rumor might have changed everything we thought we knew about it.

Google Pixel 9a leak seemingly confirms design and colors — here’s the new look
By Josh Render published
A new leak has seemingly confirmed the new design and color options for the next generation of affordable Google phones.

Slow running iPhone? Here’s the first thing you should check to fix it
By Josh Render published
While Low Power mode might keep your battery running, a new report reveals it's also massively slowing your phone down.

iPhone 4 SE just tipped for name change right before launch
By Josh Render published
The iPhone SE 4 could be just around the corner, but reports are speculating it may arrive with a different name entirely.

I tested Circle to Search’s new features for the Galaxy S25 — here’s what happened
By Josh Render published
With the release of the Galaxy S25 we saw Circle to Seach getting some major improvements, but how good are they really?

TikTok confirms return to Apple and Google app stores — here’s what we know
By Josh Render published
TikTok has confirmed that users in North America can download the app from both the iOS App Store and Google Play Store.

Apple February event 2025 — iPhone SE 4, new HomePod and all the new products to expect
By Josh Render, Mark Spoonauer last updated
Apple's Spring event could be just around the corner, and there is a lot to be excited about for Apple fans looking for their next product.

Google Maps is adding this new feature for millions of drivers to make your ride safer
By Josh Render published
Google is working to introduce new weather-based hazard options to help prepare drivers for upcoming dangers.

Gemini Live major upgrade just revealed by Google
By Josh Render published
A recent email from Google has revealed that Gemini Live is getting better at understanding different accents and dialects.

Galaxy S25 Ultra scores high for repairability — iPhone 16 Pro Max still beats it
By Josh Render published
iFixit has proclaimed the Galaxy S25 Ultra as the most repairable yet, but it still falls short of the iPhone 16 Pro Max

Apple Maps follows Google Maps in renaming the Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America
By Josh Render published
Apple has followed Google's lead by renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America.

Samsung's ridiculous S Pen saga continues — users complain magnetic accessories cause issues
By Josh Render published
There have been several reports regarding the Galaxy S25 Ultra's S Pen being affected by magnets.

Motorola Razr Plus 2025 first images leak — here’s what’s new
By Josh Render published
A new report has shown several images of the next generation of Motorola Razr, including the display and apparent camera layout.

Apple’s iPhone SE 4 could be announced this week — here’s what we know
By Josh Render published
A new report from Mark Gurman has indicated that Apple's next SE phone could arrive as soon as this week!

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra S Pen should be sold separately — here’s why
By Josh Render published
Considering Samsung is dropping features from the Galaxy S25 Ultra's S Pen the big question is if it should even ship with it at all.

Amazon announces Alexa event on February 26 — what we expect to see
By Josh Render published
Amazon has announced an Alexa-focused press event for later this month that promises some improvements for Amazon's AI.

Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra just got revealed — and it wants to beat the Galaxy S25 on AI
By Josh Render published
Asus recently announced the Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra, which features a similar design to the Asus ROG Phone 9 and a wealth of AI features.

Oppo Find N5 launching globally soon — and it's the 'world's thinnest' foldable phone
By Josh Render published
An oppo exec has stated that the Oppo Find N5 will be releasing globally in just two weeks.

One UI 7 just fixed a massive problem on Samsung Galaxy phones
By Josh Render published
One UI 7 is giving users a lot more control over when their screen dims to conserve battery.

Nothing Phone 3a tipped to steal a massive feature from iPhone 16 — this isn't surprising
By Josh Render published
A recent social media post from Nothing has revealed a new button on the side of the Nothing Phone 3a.

Google Maps has 3D Map navigation — here’s how to activate it
By Josh Render last updated
A recent post on X has reported that the latest Google Maps beta includes a 3D navigation toggle. Here's where to find that in your version of the app.

Apple will no longer allow users to downgrade from iOS 18.3 — here’s why
By Josh Render published
Apple has stopped signing the iOS 18.2.1 update, meaning users can no longer downgrade from the iOS 18.3 update.

Apple Vision Pro on track for PlayStation VR 2 controller support — here’s what we know
By Josh Render published
A recent report has revealed Apple's progress with Sony to introduce PlayStation VR 2 controller support for the Apple Vision Pro.
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