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

Sora comes with $20 month ChatGPT Plus plan — but there's a catch
By Josh Render published
A recent post on X has revealed how many credits you get for Sora on the ChatGPT tiers, but there are some issues.

Android 16's AI upgrade set to leave Apple Intelligence playing catch up — here's what we know about the possible Gemini enhancements
By Josh Render published
A recent APK has unveiled several new extensions in the Android 16 code that could change how we use Google Gemini.

You can now save your US passport in the Google Wallet app — here’s how
By Josh Render published
Google has started to roll out a feature that allows users to store a digital version of their US passports on the Google Wallet app.

Galaxy S25 Ultra could see a major RAM increase — here’s what we know
By Josh Render published
A recent post on X has indicated that Samsung plans to upgrade the RAM options in certain S25 Ultra models.

Android phones are now selling with a crazy 24GB of RAM — buy or skip?
By Josh Render published
Several gaming-focused phones have launched with 24GB of RAM options, but is this worth your time or not?

YouTube on the web just got a big upgrade for billions — this will save you time
By Josh Render published
The YouTube all has finally gotten the same playback speed upgrade as the mobile app.

PlayStation VR 2 could finally get this long-awaited feature — here’s what we know
By Josh Render published
A booth at a recent event in Tokyo has revealed the PSVR 2 will soon gain hand tracking features.

Google announces several new AI features for Android and Pixel phones — here’s what’s coming
By Josh Render published
The latest Pixel feature drop brings new Gemini extensions, additional Call Screen responses and an update to the Pixel Screenshots app among other changes.

Nintendo Switch 2 has new competition — leak claims Samsung is building a handheld games console
By Josh Render published
Several leaks have arisen that, when put together, indicate Samsung could be developing a new handheld console.

ChatGPT could soon get ads — here’s what we know
By Josh Render published
The Chief Finance officer for Open AI has stated that ChatGPT's free version could soon have ads.

Samsung Galaxy S25 event could bring our first look at new AR smart glasses
By Josh Render last updated
A new report from Korea indicates Samsung is planning to show off new AR glasses at Galaxy Unpacked.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 just tipped for big upgrades as key specs leak
By Josh Render last updated
A recent post on X has hinted that Samsung could finally be increasing the Z Fold's screen size.

Google Pixels just got a big upgrade to track their temperature live
By Josh Render published
Google has introduced a new update to its troubleshooting app that makes it even easier to track your phone's temperature.

iOS 19 bad news — Apple reportedly postponing a high number of features
By Josh Render published
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has stated that Apple plans to postpone certain features for iOS 19 until 2026.

iPhone 17 Pro could ditch the titanium frame — what we know
By Josh Render published
A recent report has indicated that the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max could be made out of aluminum, as well as a new camera housing.

Android 16 will improve how we use our phones in the dark — here’s how
By Josh Render published
A new feature discovered in the Android 16 developer preview helps to better control your phone's brightness in the dark.

Google reportedly cancelling the Pixel Tablet 3 — is this the end of Google’s tablets?
By Josh Render published
Supposed internal communications have revealed that Google is planning to drop tablet development, with the Pixel Tablet 2 being the last.

Google Messages wants to make backing up and restoring chats much easier — here’s how
By Josh Render published
A recent APK has revealed that Google is working on a new backup and restore feature for Google Messages.

iPhone SE 4 report points to March launch — here's what we know
By Josh Render last updated
A Barclays analyst team's research note has seemingly confirmed an early 2025 release for the iPhone SE 4 with Apple's own 5G modem.

iPhone 17 Air just tipped to be thinnest iPhone of all time — here's what we know
By Josh Render last updated
A recent report has indicated Apple has found a way to reduce the iPhone 17 Air thickness to below the level of the iPhone 6.

Galaxy Z Flip FE rumors — here’s what we know
By Josh Render published
A new report has seemingly confirmed a 2025 release date for Samsung's cheaper foldable phone.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — here's the biggest rumored upgrades
By Josh Render published
Samsung's next generation of smartphones is on the horizon, here are the five biggest upgrades coming to the Galaxy S25 Ultra.

Google Wellbeing is making it even easier to control your phone usage — here’s how
By Josh Render published
Google is introducing a new feature to the Digital Wellbeing app that makes it easier to see how long you have spent on any one app.
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