Liam Harris

Liam Harris is a tech writer at Phonebot, covering refurbished phones, tablets and wearables since 2022. His buying guides and model comparisons draw on live Australian market pricing and Phonebot's experience rehoming over one million devices.

Buying Guides 17 Jun 2026

Samsung Galaxy S25 vs iPhone 16: Which Flagship Wins in 2026?

Samsung just dropped its Galaxy S25 lineup, and the timing couldn’t be more interesting. Apple’s iPhone 16 series has been out since September, so Samsung had a few extra months to fine-tune its lates...

Reviews 17 Jun 2026

iPhone 17 Air vs 16 Pro: Which One Should You Buy?

The iPhone 16 series is still fresh on the market, but with Apple’s launch of the iPhone 17 Air, many buyers are weighing their options: should you go for the brand-new Air, or pick up the tried-and-t...

Phone Comparisons 09 Jun 2026

Fast-Charging Phones in 2026: Speed Tests & Specs

While long battery life is crucial, it’s equally important that your phone can recharge quickly when you need it. Since many of us rely on our phones for daily tasks, waiting an hour or more for a ful...

Sales 30 Apr 2026

Mother's Day Presents 2026: Tech Gifts She'll Treasure Daily

Mother's Day 2026 lands on Sunday, May 10, and picking the right tech gifts for mum isn't always easy. Whether you're shopping for your own mum, a grandmother, your wife, or another mother figure, the...

Sales 29 Apr 2026

Cyber Monday Tech Deals on Phones, iPads, Laptops, Smartwatches, and More

Cyber Monday 2025 is shaping up to be the biggest online tech sale of the year for buyers who want one final chance to secure serious savings before Christmas. In Australia, Cyber Monday has become th...

Buying Guides 29 Apr 2026

Why Swimming with Your Smartwatch Isn't Such a Good Idea

Last week, we received a review at Phonebot that highlighted a problem we've seen play out hundreds of times over the past 13 years. A customer purchased a refurbished Samsung Watch marketed as water-...

Reviews 28 Apr 2026

Best Android Camera Phones in 2026: Top 6 Picks for Every Budget

Smartphones in 2026 have become serious cameras. The line between dedicated cameras and the best phone camera systems has been steadily shrinking, with multi-lens setups, computational photography, an...

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Sell & Trade-In Guide15 Sep 2026

Carrier Trade-In vs Independent Buyers: Which Should You Use?

Quick answer: Carriers pay in bill credit, not cash, and that credit typically lands on your next bill or the one after. You also need an eligible post-paid plan, and your device has to turn on and be in good condition. An independent buyer pays cash you can spend anywhere, usually within a day or t...

Buying Guides11 Sep 2026

How Long Will a Refurbished Phone Keep Getting Updates?

Quick answer: Software support is measured from the model's release date, not the day you buy it. Recent iPhones get roughly 6 to 8 years of major iOS updates plus several more years of security patches. Samsung Galaxy S24 and later, and Google Pixel 8 and later, get 7 years of both. So a two-year-o...

Liam Harris

Liam Harris

Samsung Galaxy S25 vs iPhone 16: Which Flagship Wins in 2026?

iPhone 17 Air vs 16 Pro: Which One Should You Buy?

Fast-Charging Phones in 2026: Speed Tests & Specs

Mother's Day Presents 2026: Tech Gifts She'll Treasure Daily

Cyber Monday Tech Deals on Phones, iPads, Laptops, Smartwatches, and More

Why Swimming with Your Smartwatch Isn't Such a Good Idea

Best Android Camera Phones in 2026: Top 6 Picks for Every Budget

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Liam Harris

Liam Harris

Samsung Galaxy S25 vs iPhone 16: Which Flagship Wins in 2026?

iPhone 17 Air vs 16 Pro: Which One Should You Buy?

Fast-Charging Phones in 2026: Speed Tests & Specs

Mother's Day Presents 2026: Tech Gifts She'll Treasure Daily

Cyber Monday Tech Deals on Phones, iPads, Laptops, Smartwatches, and More

Why Swimming with Your Smartwatch Isn't Such a Good Idea

Best Android Camera Phones in 2026: Top 6 Picks for Every Budget

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