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
Galaxy S25 Ultra confusion — Samsung now says you can buy Bluetooth S Pen separately
By Josh Render last updated
A recent post on the Samsung Business Insights blog indicates that Samsung could be releasing a new Bluetooth-enabled S pen.
Marvel Snap returns to US app stores after TikTok ban — here’s what we know
By Josh Render published
The popular game Marvel Snap has returned to the app store and is available for download.
Google Maps is changing Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America following Trump order
By Josh Render published
US users are going to see some changes
Google Pixel 9a pricing just tipped — here’s what you could pay
By Josh Render published
The first suggested price of the upcoming Google Pixel 9a looks to have just been revealed.
Oppo’s next phone looks to be even thinner than an iPad Pro — here’s what we know
By Josh Render published
A recent post on X by the Oppo President of Overseas Marketing has revealed just how slim the Oppo Find N5 is.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 could miss out on a camera upgrade — what we know
By Josh Render published
A recent report has stated that the Galaxy Z Flip 7 could have the same cameras as the prior model.
I tested the Galaxy S25 Ultra's Now Brief — here's what this AI feature can do
By Josh Render published
Samsung's new Now Brief feature has a lot to offer, but how does it work and is it for you?
Google’s battery update is reportedly tanking the Pixel 4a — here’s what we know
By Josh Render published
Google recently released a new battery update for the Pixel 4a, but many users claim it has made the phone near unusable.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge might not match the Galaxy S25 Ultra’s charging speeds
By Josh Render published
A recent report has revealed some disappointing news regarding the Galaxy S25 Edge's possible fast charging speed.
Nothing releases an image of Arcanine on X — could this be the Nothing Phone (3)?
By Josh Render published
Nothing recently posted the image of the 59th Pokemon, which could hint at the next Nothing phone.
Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Galaxy S24: Biggest upgrades
By Josh Render last updated
The Samsung Galaxy S25 arrives early next year, but rumors are already giving us an ideal of the Galaxy S25 vs. Galaxy S24 differences.
5 biggest Android upgrades for the Galaxy S25 — Now Bar, improved Circle to Search and more
By Josh Render published
Samsung is showcasing some major changes for Android on the Galaxy S25 series, including a new Now Bar and AI features,
Samsung Galaxy S25 pre-order bonuses just leaked — here’s what you could get
By Josh Render published
A recent leak has revealed the apparent pre-order bonuses coming for the French S25 Preorders.
Samsung Galaxy S25 retail units just leaked on Reddit — here's all three models
By Josh Render published
A recent Reddit post has shown off the apparent retial units for the Galaxy S25 series hours before Galaxy Unpacked.
OnePlus phones could be about to get an all-new look
By Josh Render published
After a recent statement from the chief director of OnePlus regarding the brand's future, a post on social media seemingly revealed what the new design changes could mean.
Galaxy Z Fold 7 may bring big S Pen changes — here’s what we know
By Josh Render published
A recent leak has suggested that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 may have to make a significant input device change if it's to meet Samsung's goal of releasing a thinner foldable.
Massive Galaxy S25 Ultra leak just revealed everything ahead of Samsung Unpacked — 5 key takeaways
By Josh Render published
A new series of leaks have shown off apparent marketing images for the Galaxy S25 Ultra.
Samsung Galaxy S25's Gemini AI features seemingly revealed in leaked video — here’s what we know
By Josh Render published
A new video leaked by Evan Blass has given us a better look at how Gemini will function on the S25 series, as well as how the camera will improve videos.
iPhone SE 4 tipped for Apple Intelligence and sub-$500 price — this is big
By Josh Render published
A new report from Mark Gurman has stated that the iPhone SE 4 will be coming with Apple Intelligence included.
Android 16 could bring triple-app multitasking — what you need to know
By Josh Render last updated
Code lines found in the recent Android 16 developer preview have hinted at Google working to implement a new split-screen feature that appears to be based on OnePlus' Open Canvas.
New leak reveals what Gemini could do on the Galaxy S25 — should Samsung be worried?
By Josh Render published
A new leak has revealed the apparent Gemini AI extensions for the next generation of Galaxy phones.
Xiaomi phone batteries could soon be bigger than any Galaxy phone — here’s what we know
By Josh Render published
A recent post on social media claims Xiaomi is working on one of the largest phone batteries we have ever seen.
How to watch Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2025 — Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Ultra and more
By Josh Render published
Galaxy unpacked is the one of the biggest tech events on earth, and you don't want to miss a moment. This guide will tell you how and where to watch the event live.
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