Stephen Lambrechts
Stephen Lambrechts is the Managing Editor of Tom's Guide AU and has written professionally across the categories of tech, film, television and gaming for the last 15 years. Before Tom's Guide, he spent several years as a Senior Journalist at TechRadar, had a brief stint as Editor in Chief at Official Xbox Magazine Australia, and worked at IGN. He's also written for such mags and sites as APC, TechLife Australia, T3, FilmInk, Daily Telegraph and AskMen. Additionally, he's a Tomatometer-approved critic on Rotten Tomatoes, and has offered his tech advice on radio and television.
He's an expert when it comes to smartphones, TVs, gaming and streaming, having contributed many reviews in each of those categories over the years. Despite his many articles on streaming, he's a passionate collector of physical media who enjoys listening to vinyl records and acquiring obscure horror movies from the '60s, '70s and 80s. He can usually be seen rocking the latest retro sneaker releases, particularly Air Jordans and Reebok Pumps. Occasionally, he also indulges in other non-hipster stuff, like hiking.
Latest articles by Stephen Lambrechts

Best Telstra network mobile plans: alternative providers with top coverage
By Stephen Lambrechts last updated
Take advantage of the widest-reaching mobile network in Australia thanks to these Telstra resellers.

Cheap mobile plans compared: best Australian options starting from AU$10
By Stephen Lambrechts last updated
Find out how to get unlimited calls and text along with a decent amount of data without breaking the budget.

Google's Pixel 9 range joins our list of the best Android phones in Australia
By Stephen Lambrechts last updated
Looking to buy a new Android phone? We're here to help you make the right choice.

Amazon AU's Big Smile Sale 2025 is now on — here are the best 10 deals so far
By Lucy Scotting last updated
Amazon Australia's latest Big Smile Sale event has just kicked off and we're rounding up the top 10 deals to shop now.

Afterpay Day 2025: The 5 best deals worth nabbing in the March sale
By Stephen Lambrechts, Lucy Scotting last updated
Looking to bag a bargain? We've hand-picked the 10 best Afterpay Day deals available right now.

LG's 2025 TV range has launched in Australia, and the flagship G5 OLED is a massive improvement on last year's model
By Stephen Lambrechts published
LG has unveiled Australian pricing and availability details for its 2025 TV lineup.

4 reasons why Samsung's Galaxy A56 is a better buy than the iPhone 16e
By Stephen Lambrechts published
If you're looking for an affordable phone with a premium look and feel, Samsung's Galaxy A56 is hard to beat.

This killer Amazon deal slashes the 512GB Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6's price by AU$745 — but you'd better act fast
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Samsung's Z Fold 6 in the 512GB Silver Shadow variant has received a massive discount on Amazon AU.

Samsung's slashed AU$1,549 off last year's excellent S90D OLED TV in its latest 'secret' sale
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Samsung Australia's Secret Sale is back, slashing prices on tablets, phones, TVs and more — but let's keep it between us.

Click Frenzy just made the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE ridiculously cheap — grab it while you can
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Get Samsung's Galaxy S24 FE for the price of an A56 thanks to this amazing Click Frenzy deal.

SIM-only mobile plans compared: The best Australian picks for every budget
By Stephen Lambrechts last updated
Stick with your current phone and save yourself some money by choosing a SIM-only mobile plan.

iPhone 16e deals — top plans and offers in Australia
By Stephen Lambrechts last updated
These are the best iPhone 16e offers we've spotted from Aussie retailers.

Best Australian phone plans with international roaming
By Stephen Lambrechts last updated
Travelling overseas? Here's how Australia's three major telcos handle international roaming charges and what you can do to get the most bang for your buck.

Yomojo's new SIM-only mobile deals knock 50% off for the first 3 months — prices from AU$9.95p/m
By Stephen Lambrechts published
In the lead up to its 10th anniversary, Yomojo has slashed its prepaid plan pricing in half for new customers.

I didn't warm to 'Dexter: Original Sin' right away, but now I can't wait for season 2
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Showtime's new 'Dexter' prequel series isn't a great show, but it definitely hits the spot as a comfort watch.

I've found a deal that can score you AU$250 off a Galaxy S25 — just days after its official launch
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Optus is offering the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra at a AU$250 discount when you stay connected to an eligible plan.

Samsung's 'secret' sale is slashing prices — and there's a AU$1,000 trade-in bonus on its flagship tablet
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Samsung Australia's Secret Sale is back, slashing prices on tablets, phones, TVs and more — but let's keep it between us.

Telstra mobile plans review
By Stephen Lambrechts last updated
Easily the largest mobile telephone service provider in Australia, Telstra offers excellent coverage but middling value.

Samsung Galaxy S25 deals — top plans and offers in Australia
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Samsung's new Galaxy S25 handsets are out now — here's what you'll get from Australia's top telcos and retailers.

LG Tone Free T90S buds have three amazing features every audio company should copy
By Stephen Lambrechts published
When it comes to innovative features, LG's newest flagship put other buds to shame — but that doesn't mean they're perfect.

Optus mobile plans review
By Stephen Lambrechts last updated
While Optus comes in second in terms of coverage, it has Telstra beat when it comes to value.

Best phone controllers 2025: take your mobile gaming to the next level
By Stephen Lambrechts last updated
With the right controller, your iOS or Android phone can become a truly fantastic handheld gaming device.

Vodafone's new double-data SIM deal gets you a whopping 720GBp/m for under AU$60
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Need an obscene amount of data? Vodafone AU's double-data plans run circles around the competition.
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