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

Your Pixel 9 phone is sending a lot of data to Google — what you need to know
By Josh Render published
A recent report has revealed that Google Pixel 9 phones send a lot of user data back to Google servers.

The YouTube app is about to get a big change for millions of users — here’s how
By Josh Render published
YouTube is currently testing a new UI that tries to make the Android phone app more like a Smart TV.

Google Gemini has gotten a facelift on Android — here's what has changed
By Josh Render published
Google has improved the Gemini app with a sleek new design that streamlines the Android user experience with the app.

Prime Day may be over but you can still grab some epic savings on iPhone 16 Pro, Galaxy S24 Ultra and more
By Josh Render last updated
Prime Day might be over, but there is still time to grab some of the best deals for a new smartphone.

Samsung One UI 7 public beta is officially coming — everything you need to know
By Josh Render published
A recent response to a question on the Samsung Community Forums has revealed that there will indeed be a Public Beta for the next One UI.

Changing the iPhone 16 battery gets even easier with this new tool — here’s what we know
By Josh Render published
If you just bought an iPhone 16 Pro there is a tool to make the eventual battery repair much easier.

Google Messages is about to look very different — here's what's new
By Josh Render published
A recent APK has revealed several changes coming to the Google Messages app, including a new GIF screen and more.

Amazon Prime Day discounts all three Pixel 8 phones — here’s what they’ll cost you
By Josh Render published
The Google Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel 8a are all on sale this Prime Day.

The Google Pixel 8 just got crazy cheap for Prime Day deals — this is the lowest price ever
By Josh Render published
The Google Pixel 8 might be last year's model, but it still has plenty to offer users. Especially now it's at its cheapest price ever during Prime Day.

The Samsung Galaxy A35 just won Prime Day phone deals — snag it for just $298 now
By Josh Render published
Looking for one of the best cheap phones, then look no further than this Prime Day deal for the Galaxy A35.

iOS 18.2 could bring Genmoji and ChatGPT integration to your iPhone before the end of the year
By Josh Render published
Apple's latest iOS is missing many of the promised features, but a new report indicates we could see a lot of them before Christmas.

Buying a used phone? We asked the experts for 5 things you should do first
By Josh Render published
Buying a secondhand phone can be stressful, but I have combined my experience in phone retails with two other experts in the field to give you all the information you need.

The iOS Gmail app is getting Gemini before Apple Intelligence even launches
By Josh Render published
Google is introducing a popular, Gemini-backed feature to the iPhone.

The Pixel 9 is now virtually impenetrable to hackers — here's why
By Josh Render published
Google has improved the internal software for its latest smartphone series, making it almost impossible for hackers to access.

Apple releases iOS 18.0.1 with two critical security fixes — update now
By Josh Render last updated
iOS 18.0.1 fixes several of the issues reported for Apple's iPhones, but two security fixes have passed by relatively unnoticed.

Samsung's latest update is bricking its older phones — what you need to know
By Josh Render published
Several Reddit threads have indicated a Samsung app update is causing older phones to enter a bootloop.

Motorola releases one of the most secure phones yet for less than $500
By Josh Render published
Motorola has released its latest business phone, the ThinkPhone 25, with a wealth of features for a reasonably low price.

Google Gemini’s latest update makes sharing images with the AI tool even faster
By Josh Render published
The latest update makes sharing images with Google Gemini as easy as sharing them with other contacts, making it faster than ever to ask the AI questions.

Android 16 could launch sooner than expected — here’s what we know
By Josh Render published
Recent leaks indicate that Android 16 could launch before the mid-way point of 2025.

Google Gemini Live now available to all Android users — here’s how to get access
By Josh Render published
Google's rollout of Gemini live for all Android users has begun, with every Android phone having access to the feature

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra dummy units reveal design change — what you need to know
By Josh Render published
A recent leak has shown off the aluminum dummy unit of the upcoming Galaxy S25 Ultra, including the new rounded edges.

Huge Google Lens upgrade starting to roll out now — meet video search
By Josh Render last updated
Google has started to roll out the Search with Video feature for Google Lens that was shown at Google I/O.

Next year’s flagship Android phones could cost more than expected thanks to new chips
By Josh Render published
A recent leak has revealed the new price for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 and Dimensity 9400 chips, which could mean a price increase for future Android phones.
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