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
Unsubscribing from emails is now even easier on the Android Gmail app — here’s why
By Josh Render published
Gmail has finally updated the unsubscribe button to be more visible on the Android app.
New Google AI feature reportedly coming to Galaxy S24 series — here’s what we know
By Josh Render published
A new leak has revealed a potential new AI feature for the Galaxy S24 Ultra. It appears that Google is looking to add more features to Samsung's next generation of phones.
Samsung Galaxy S24 big AI upgrades just leaked for keyboard and Notes app — what you need to know
By Josh Render published
A new leak about Samsung's AI features for the Galaxy S24 has revealed a focus on the phone's keyboard and the Samsung Notes app.
The 7 best phones of CES 2024
By Josh Render published
With CES coming to a close it is time to gather together all the phones that made an appearance, as well as a surprising demonstration from Samsung.
Samsung Galaxy S24 series internal documents just leaked — here’s what we’ve learned
By Josh Render published
A recent leak has seen some of the retail training slides leak for the Galaxy S24 series. Here's what you need to know and what it may confirm.
Samsung should learn from ChatGPT to make sure the Galaxy S24’s AI features don't feel like a gimmick
By Josh Render published
I tried ChatGPT and honestly, it still feels like a gimmick. I now have worries about the future of Samsung's push for AI features on the Galaxy S24 series.
Apple sends out iOS 17.3 beta 3 after boot looping chaos — here’s what you need to know
By Josh Render published
Apple has seeded the third beta of its iOS 17.3 update after prior issues with the second beta. Here's what you need to know about this update and when we might expect to see it.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra appears in leaked real-life images — here’s what it shows us
By Josh Render published
A recent leak has revealed some of the first real-world images of the Galaxy S24 Ultra. So how do these images compare to what has been rumored and leaked before?
Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro’s Geekbench score exceeds Apple’s A17 Pro — here’s what we know
By Josh Render published
Asus has teased its multi-core geekbench score, and it exceeds even Apple's last chip. However, is it enough to push the gaming phone to the front of the market?
OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 12R prices tipped — and there's bad news
By Josh Render published
A recent leak may have revealed the cost of the OnePlus 12 and 12R. But is the potentially higher price tag worth it?
Facebook introduces new Link History feature — what is it and what it means for you
By Josh Render published
Facebook is aiming to introduce a new link history setting for its mobile app. Will this make navigating the app simpler or is it another form of data collection?
Oppo Find X7 Ultra is here with an impressive camera upgrade — but there's the same old catch
By Josh Render published
The Oppo Find X7 Ultra has been released in China with an industry first camera development. But it's the same old story for U.S. customers.
2024 is the year AI eclipses hardware in smartphones — is this a good thing?
By Josh Render published
If the leaks are to be believed then it's clear AI is where the smartphone industry is heading. But will this be a good thing for the consumer and the market in general?
ChatGPT could replace Google Assistant on Android phones — code suggests OpenAI wants to give you a choice
By Josh Render published
OpenAI has plans to offer ChatGPT as the default Android assistant AI according to code in the app.
Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro images leak — Here’s what Asus’ next phone could look like
By Josh Render published
Recent leaks have gathered together several images of the Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro. While both versions of the ROG Phone 8 appear very similar, there are a couple of differences.
Apple pulls iOS 17.3 beta after just 3 hours due to boot loop chaos
By Josh Render published
The latest beta for iOS 17.3 appears to be causing phones to go into a boot loop. Here's what we know about the fault and what can be done about it.
I’m a lifelong iPhone user — here’s why I’m thinking of switching to the Galaxy S24
By Josh Render published
With the Galaxy S24 likely arriving this month, our phones writer wonders if the rumors are enough to convince him leave his iPhone behind.
Samsung Galaxy A55 alleged official renders and colors revealed — here’s what we know
By Josh Render published
A recent article has allegedly revealed the official render of Samsung's mid-range smartphone, the Galaxy A55. How does it compare to what we have seen before?
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra tipped for big camera upgrade that beats iPhone 15 Pro Max
By Josh Render last updated
A known tipster has indicated the Galaxy S24 will be able to record video at the highest frame rate yet, but does the phone have the capability to make the best use of this tech?
Samsung phones in 2024 — Galaxy S24 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 6 and more
By Josh Render published
It's another busy year from Samsung on the phone front, as the usual round of updates to its current flagship devices and foldables should also be marked by a more prominent presence for AI features.
New Motorola Razr+ teased to get 3 huge upgrades — here’s what we know
By Josh Render published
A recent post on Weibo has indicated that the Motorola Razr Plus (2024) could make use of a new silicone chipset to include AI functionality,
I tried Apple Arcade for a week, and I’m not sure whether it’s worth subscribing to right now
By Josh Render published
I used the Apple Arcade for a week to see if it was a service I would invest my time in. Here are the results.
Phone battery life tested — these are the longest-lasting phones of 2023
By Josh Render published
Every smartphone we review goes through a demanding battery test to see how long it can last on a charge. Meet the phones we tested in 2023 that offered the best battery life based on those results.