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.

24 Apr 2026

Best Refurbished MacBooks for Students in Australia

Apple devices are the Ferraris of tech. They are sleek, fast, and instantly recognizable. However, chasing that kind of quality often means paying top dollar to achieve it. Or does it? Refurbished Mac...

Sales 06 Apr 2026

Easter Sale 2026 - Refurbished Phones, iPads, MacBooks & More

Easter weekend is one of the most popular times of year for Australians to upgrade their tech. The long weekend gives you the time to actually set up a new device properly, transfer your data, and get...

Sales Phonebot Buying Guides 02 Apr 2026

Boxing Day Sales 2026 – iPhones, Tablets and More

Boxing Day in Australia has become synonymous with two things: cricket and sales. Like every year, you can expect to score big discounts from all your favorite brands. So, once you’ve caught up with y...

Sales Phonebot 01 Apr 2026

Apple Back to School Deals – Save Big on Refurbished Tech in Australia

The back-to-school season in Australia is the perfect opportunity for students to gear up with the latest tech essentials. Whether you’re starting university, pursuing higher education, or preparing f...

Buying Guides 03 Feb 2026

Best Smartwatch for 2026 - Top Picks & Deals

Smartwatches have become an essential part of everyday life, offering fitness tracking, health monitoring, productivity tools, and smartphone connectivity. Whether you need a premium smartwatch, a ref...

Tech News Buying Guides 03 Feb 2026

Best Laptops For Students In Australia 2026

Finding the best laptop for students in Australia can be tricky when every model looks great on paper. At Phonebot, we’ve tested and refurbished hundreds of devices to discover what truly performs for...

Buying Guides 21 Jan 2026

Refurbished iPhone 14 Battery Life in 2026: How It Really Compares to iPhone 17

Battery life is the biggest hesitation point for Australians considering a refurbished iPhone in 2026. It's the quiet concern that overshadows camera quality, performance, and software updates: will i...

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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

Best Refurbished MacBooks for Students in Australia

Easter Sale 2026 - Refurbished Phones, iPads, MacBooks & More

Boxing Day Sales 2026 – iPhones, Tablets and More

Apple Back to School Deals – Save Big on Refurbished Tech in Australia

Best Smartwatch for 2026 - Top Picks & Deals

Best Laptops For Students In Australia 2026

Refurbished iPhone 14 Battery Life in 2026: How It Really Compares to iPhone 17

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Liam Harris

Liam Harris

Best Refurbished MacBooks for Students in Australia

Easter Sale 2026 - Refurbished Phones, iPads, MacBooks & More

Boxing Day Sales 2026 – iPhones, Tablets and More

Apple Back to School Deals – Save Big on Refurbished Tech in Australia

Best Smartwatch for 2026 - Top Picks & Deals

Best Laptops For Students In Australia 2026

Refurbished iPhone 14 Battery Life in 2026: How It Really Compares to iPhone 17

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