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

You need a backup plan for your phone — here’s how to pick between iCloud and Google Drive
By Josh Render published
Get your backup on with readily available cloud storage

Corning just announced Gorilla Glass Ceramic that can survive 10 drops onto asphalt — and it's coming to this phone brand first
By Josh Render published
Corning recently announced its latest Gorilla Glass, and it’s coming to one specific brand first

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge colors shown off in leaked renders — here’s the options
By Josh Render published
Newly leaked images, claiming to be official Samsung marketing material, have shown off the three rumored color options for the upcoming Galaxy S25 Edge.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Galaxy Z Fold 6: Biggest Differences
By Josh Render last updated
Our Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Galaxy Z Fold 6 preview will help you compare two of Samsung's top flagships.

Google Gemini Gems now available to all users without a subscription
By Josh Render published
Google Gemini has now allowed free users on both iOS and Android access to five premade Gems, as well as offering the ability to create personal Gems based on need.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 rumors — everything we know so far
By Josh Render last updated
The Galaxy Z Flip 7 is on the horizon, and there are a lot of rumors to shift through. Here's everything we've heard about the new Samsung foldable phone.

Not a typo! Beats Studio Pro headphones are 49% off for Amazon's Spring Sale
By Josh Render published
Amazon's Big Spring Sale has dropped the price of the Beats Studio Pro headphones by nearly 50%. Grab yours now!

Amazon’s Spring Sale drops the Samsung Galaxy S25 to $734 — its lowest price ever!
By Josh Render published
The Samsung Galaxy S25 is now on sale for 15% off the usual price during Amazon's Spring Sale. This is the lowest we've seen yet.

Samsung could delay One UI 7’s release in the US — here’s what we know
By Josh Render last updated
Samsung has removed all mention of an April 10 release for Samsung’s One UI 7 in the United States.

How to clean an Phone’s charging port without damaging it
By Josh Render last updated
If there is a build-up of dust and debris in your iPhone’s charging port, here’s how to clean it without breaking your phone.

iPhone 16e vs iPhone 15: Everything you need to know
By Josh Render last updated
The iPhone 16e is here, and there's much to consider if you plan to upgrade devices.

Feature phones are now having a 'renaissance' — here's why
By Josh Render published
I've been feeling a bit of digital fatigue when it comes to modern smartphones, so wanted to see what draws people to feature phones.

The Google Pixel 9a is lacking one of the Pixel 9’s best safety features — here’s what we know
By Josh Render published
The Google Pixel 9a might feature much of the same hardware as the other devices in the Pixel 9 series, but an older modem means that Google's Satellite SOS feature is not available.

Forget Pixel 9a — get the Google Pixel 9 Pro for $250 off at Best Buy right now
By Josh Render published
Right now you can grab the Google Pixel 9 Pro with a staggering $250 discount from Best Buy.

Users complain that Siri can’t answer even the most basic questions — here’s what we know
By Josh Render published
A recent Reddit thread has shown that Apple’s Siri is struggling to answer what month it is when asked, as well as several other questions.

One UI 7 will arrive late for US Samsung users — here’s when it’ll launch for you
By Josh Render published
Samsung has announced that One UI 7 will be released on April 7, the US press release has announced that users in the States will have to wait until April 10 to download.

I’ve finally used Apple Wallet for mobile payments — here’s what I learned
By Josh Render published
For years, I've been wary of using Apple's Wallet app for mobile payments. But when my bank card got damaged, I decided to give it a try and see what I was missing out on with Wallet and Apple Pay.

I swapped my iPhone 15 Pro Max for a Galaxy Z Fold 5 to see what offers the best streaming experience — here’s what happened
By Josh Render last updated
The expansive screens of foldable phones should make them ideal for streaming videos. I decided to put that to the test to see how good the experience can be.

iPhone 17 Pro Max leak claims it’s ready for production — and seems to confirm its new design
By Josh Render published
A new image has appeared on social media that appears to confirm the rumored camera change for the iPhone 17 Pro Max, and that it's ready for production

Older Samsung phones are finally getting One UI 7 — here's all the devices
By Josh Render published
Several user reports have reportedly been granted access to the One UI 7 beta on the Galaxy S23 series, however, there are some limitations based on location.

Genshin Impact on Android finally adds controller support — 4 years after iOS
By Josh Render published
Genshin Impact on Android devices will finally support Bluetooth controllers in the upcoming update, making it a great time to game.

I commute an hour to work each day — these 5 apps make the time go by quickly
By Josh Render published
There's more than one way to occupy yourself with your phone during a long commute. Here are the apps I use when I'm traveling between work and home.

iOS 18.4 Photos update makes it easier to sort, hide and delete your photos on iPhone — here’s what you can do
By Josh Render published
The iOS 18.4 public beta offers a lot of improvements to your phone, including several subtle changes to how you view and organize your Photos app.
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