Not just some guy, this guy is THE PREMIER source of all cellphone rumors and posts full previews months before product released and usually gets prototypes before any other insider on the net!!
He doesn't need to ask for phones manufacturers usually send it to him. He IS biased and starting to show signs of iratability: famously with his powerful and open letter to Sony Ericsson.
I don't usually agree with his opinions of his reviews but I cannot deny his reputable contacts with various contacts regardless of platform.