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
Android 16 could make an iPhone-inspired change to your notifications
By Josh Render published
Recent code found in Android 15 reveals that Google could change how the notifications and Quick Settings pages will function.
Here are the top 3 games I can’t wait to play on the iPhone 16 Pro
By Josh Render published
The next Pro phone promises bigger screens and better graphics — these games could look great on it.
Huawei’s Mate XT triple foldable phone just teased in new video — and I have questions
By Josh Render published
A new video from Huawei has revealed the upcoming Huawei Mate XT, but it has created more questions than answers about this new type of phone.
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL owners are reporting a serious touchsreen flaw — what you need to know
By Josh Render published
Several users on Reddit have reported issues with their Google Pixel 9 Pro XL touchscreen
The OnePlus Open 2 could be the world's thinnest foldable phone
By Josh Render last updated
A recent social media post suggests that the next OnePlus foldable phone could be the thinnest that we have ever seen.
ChatGPT could be getting 8 new voices — with a few extra tricks thrown in
By Josh Render published
A recent post on social media has revealed several new potential voice options for ChatGPT, all of which can mimic animal sounds.
I review phones for a living — here's my top 3 things to look out for when buying an iPhone 16 case
By Josh Render published
It's easy to get lost when looking at cases, but these are the 3 things I'd look for when buying an iPhone 16 case.
The Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 8 Pro’s strangest feature is finally coming to Europe
By Josh Render published
A recent change to a Google support document indicates that European users will soon be able to make use of the Pro's Thermometer app.
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE charging speed just leaked — and it's a letdown
By Josh Render last updated
The Galaxy S24 FE offers the same charging speed as other Samsung devices, according to a new leak.
Apple’s controversial FineWoven cases may become a thing of the past before the release of the iPhone 16 — here’s why
By Josh Render published
A recent report has indicated that Apple could be dropping the FineWoven cases before the launch of the iPhone 16 series.
Apple Intelligence Clean Up struggles to edit certain images — but Galaxy AI can do it with ease
By Josh Render published
A recent post on X has revealed that Apple Intelligence's Clean Up feature struggles to generate obscured faces, something that Galaxy AI can do with ease.
The iPhone 16 was the perfect time to bring back this missing feature — Here’s why
By Josh Render published
Apple needs to bring back Touch ID in one of its future phones so I don't have to put my glasses back on every time I want to unlock my phone.
RedMagic 9s Pro review: Cheap and powerful gaming phone
By Josh Render published
The RedMagic 9s Pro is powerful, with a bright display and battery that allows for hours of play. But the gaming phone is held back by a lacking camera and durability issues.
Google's $1,799 Pixel 9 Pro Fold won't wirelessly charge from the Pixel Stand 2 — here's why
By Josh Render published
A design change has led to the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is unable to use the Pixel Stand 2 for wireless charging.
Apple blocked from training Apple Intelligence on several publishing websites — here’s what we know
By Josh Render published
Apple has allowed several major companies, including website owners, to block its bots from crawling through their data to train AI.
Google Photos is about to make it even easier to edit your videos — here's what we know
By Josh Render published
A recent APK teardown has revealed several new options that aim to make editing videos in Google Photos even easier.
Samsung's rumored slim version of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 may be getting a surprise name change
By Josh Render published
A recent leak has indicated that Samsung could go in a different naming direction for the next version of the Z Fold 6.
iOS 18 finally adds transcription to Voice Memos — here's how to use it
By Josh Render published
Here's a full breakdown of how to access the transcription feature for iOS 18's Voice Memo feature
Gmail just got a huge upgrade that will save you time
By Josh Render last updated
Google has improved the layout when replying to emails, with the new screen better-resembling text messages.
Alien: Romulus inspired me to play an Alien-themed tabletop game, and this AI tool makes it super easy
By Josh Render published
Having recently seen Alien: Romulus I wanted to go back to the Alien TTRPG, and LoreKeeper is the perfect tool to help
Galaxy Ring teardown reveals bad news about Samsung’s new wearable
By Josh Render published
A teardown of the Galaxy Ring has revealed how difficult it is to take apart, making repairs impossible.
Pixel 9 makes it easier to transcribe long recordings — but there are still some limitations
By Josh Render published
The Pixel 9 series sees the Pixel recorder app improved to transcribe even longer recordings than before, although it still leaves something to be desired.
Google Gemini can now write better emails than you — here's how to use it
By Josh Render published
Google recently announced two new features aimed at helping users write better emails thanks to a polish feature and new shortcuts.
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