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
Sharing images on Google Photos will be more streamlined in new update — here’s how
By Josh Render published
Google is replacing the people icon with a new bell symbol, which in turn will take you to a new update menu.
Samsung's One UI 7 beta tipped for mid-November launch alongside possible new summary feature — here’s what we know
By Josh Render published
A recent leak has revealed the possible launch date for One UI 7's beta release later this month.
Leaked documents reveal Google’s plans for the Pixel 11a — here’s what we know
By Josh Render published
A recent leak has revealed how Google may incorporate the Tensor chip into the Pixel 11a.
Android 16 confirmed for early release — here’s what we know
By Josh Render published
Android 16 will be here sooner than expected
Your kids can now make contactless payments with Google Wallet — here's how it works
By Josh Render published
Google has announced that it will soon bring tap-to-pay to kids If they have a Family Link account.
YouTube tests removing viewer counts — here’s what we know
By Josh Render last updated
A recent post has revealed that YouTube is testing a new homepage that removes the view count and likes on displayed videos.
Google Chrome just got three new modes — and it's a game changer for performance
By Josh Render last updated
Google is adding three new modes to Google Chrome to help help control the amount of memory it uses.
Apple’s App Store just tipped for a big AI upgrade — here’s what to expect
By Josh Render published
Apple is reportedly planning to bring AI summaries for App Store reviews.
Apple confirms early 2025 release for Apple Intelligence features in the EU
By Josh Render published
Apple has confirmed when EU countries will start to see the new Apple Intelligence features, and you'll have to wait a bit.
Need a hand? Gmail’s ‘Help me write’ comes to web users — everything you need to know
By Josh Render published
Google is bringin one of its best features to
Google could bring back this Face ID hardware for the Pixel 11 — here’s what you need to know
By Josh Render published
A recent leak has revealed that the Pixel 11 could bring back the IR cameras from the Pixel 4.
Massive Google Pixel 10 and Pixel 11 leak just revealed the biggest AI upgrades
By Josh Render published
A new leak has revealed several features for the Google Pixel 10 and Pixel 11.
iOS 18.1 expected to launch next week — here’s all the features coming to your iPhone
By Josh Render last updated
Apple's expected to finally release iOS 18.1 sometime next week, bringing a host of new features powered by Apple Intelligence. Here's what you can expect.
Apple’s iOS 18.2 beta has a new feature to help protect your child online — here’s how
By Josh Render published
Apple is introducing a new feature that allows kids to directly report any inappropriate message to Apple, but it's only in Australia at the moment.
ChatGPT can analyze your iPhone screen with iOS 18.2 — here's how it works
By Josh Render last updated
With ChatGPT integration, Siri can now read your screen to offer information on what you are seeing.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra will reportedly fall behind iPhone 16 Pro Max in one big way
By Josh Render last updated
A recent report has revealed that Samsung will not be using the M14 OLED on the next generation of Samsung phones.
Siri’s ChatGPT integration is here with iOS 18.2 — here’s how it handles your data
By Josh Render published
Apple has launched Siri with ChatGPT integration in the latest beta, but how does it use your data and are you at risk?
Google Pixel 10's new chip revealed in massive leak — and it could finally catch up to Apple and Samsung
By Josh Render published
A recent leak has unveiled everything about the new chip for the upcoming Pixel 10.
Apple reportedly launching new dedicated gaming app for iPhone to take on Xbox
By Josh Render published
Apple is reportedly planning to introduce a new gaming app to entice gamers to the brand.
Google Keep is about to get a big handwriting upgrade — what you need to know
By Josh Render published
A recent APK has revealed several new features that could be coming to Google Keep — and they could change how we use the note-taking app.
Google Find My Device now has biometric login — here’s why you should use it
By Josh Render published
Google has released a new biometric login option for the Find My Device app.
You can no longer subscribe to Disney Plus or Hulu through the Apple App Store — here’s why
By Josh Render published
Disney and Hulu both join the growing number of companies that no longer allow iOS users to subscribe through the apps.
OnePlus 13 launch date officially revealed along with final design
By Josh Render last updated
A OnePlus social media post has officially revealed the OnePlus 13 and given a launch date for the phone in China.
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