Patrick Farmer
Patrick (he/him) is the eCommerce Editor of Android Central. After working in independent bookstores for the better part of a decade and using freelance writing as a side hustle, Patrick switched to writing full time in 2020. Patrick’s writing has appeared in the Chicago Tribune, The Hill, BestReviews, OddityMall, and many other publications across the web. He joined Android Central as the Deals and Commerce Writer in 2022 and now runs the site’s eCommerce efforts and coverage of major sale events. Although he’s written about everything from exercise equipment to turntables, Patrick’s work nowadays is primarily concerned with saving people money on tech. He’s particularly passionate about eliminating buyer’s remorse and taking subjects that can be confusing for shoppers — such as switching wireless carriers or buying a new smart TV — and breaking them down into simple, easy-to-understand terms. Whether you’re a veteran tech-head or a novice, Patrick offers honest, no-nonsense shopping advice with years of hands-on experience to back it up. When he isn’t hunting down the best discounts or digging through the fine print of a carrier deal, Patrick enjoys trekking around the Rocky Mountains, camping out at a brewery, or spending time with his beloved polydactyl cat.
Latest articles by Patrick Farmer

The Galaxy A36 5G was just announced, but you can ALREADY score $150 off at Samsung — here's how
By Patrick Farmer published
That was fast. Buy the new Galaxy A36 5G directly from the source and you'll be eligible for up to $150 of trade-in credit. Here's how it works.

Uh, is this a joke? Best Buy carves 49% OFF my favorite noise-cancelling headphones from Beats
By Patrick Farmer published
Listen up Head to Best Buy now and you'll score a straight 49% discount on the Beats Studio Pro, one of my favorite pairs of wireless headphones.

That's not a typo — this Google Pixel 9 Pro deal from Amazon makes Black Friday look like a joke
By Patrick Farmer published
Hurry up! Buy the Pixel 9 Pro during Amazon's Big Spring Sale and you'll score a record-smashing 23% discount, no strings attached.

Amazon's Big Spring Sale is finally LIVE — see the 20+ best deals on Android smartphones, wearables, and more
By Patrick Farmer last updated
The wait is over The next big sale from Amazon is March 25-31, and I've gathered all of the best deals for Android users.

Ditch Amazon and score 50% OFF the Galaxy Tab S10 Plus with this deal from Samsung
By Patrick Farmer published
Wait, really?! Samsung is challenging Amazon with a Spring Sale of its own, offering loads of enhanced trade-in credit and straight discounts to boot.

Unbelievable! The Kindle Scribe soars to its lowest price EVER during Amazon's Big Spring Sale
By Patrick Farmer published
Read 'n write The popular Kindle Scribe has just received its first discount in months, thanks to Amazon's Big Spring Sale.

Best Android phones 2025: My top picks from Samsung, Google, OnePlus, and more
By Nicholas Sutrich, Patrick Farmer last updated
Cream of the crop There are so many great Android phones to buy that it can be tough to know which one to get. These are the best of the best at each price point.

Disney Plus: How to sign up, 2025 content guide, movies & more
By Keegan Prosser, Patrick Farmer, Judy Sanhz last updated
TV shows and movies, galore Disney Plus is a giant streaming service with content from Marvel, the Star Wars Universe, and more, and now it's officially available in over 60 countries worldwide.

Forget Prime Day, Walmart's Spring Sale is LIVE today — see the best deals that no Android user should miss
By Patrick Farmer published
It's deal season Walmart has just kicked off its weeklong Spring Sale event, so I'm gathering all of the best deals for Android users into this guide.

Last chance! Best Buy's TechFest sale is ending soon — see the TOP 18 deals that no Android user should miss
By Patrick Farmer last updated
My top discounts Best Buy has launched TechFest, a sitewide sale event with some of the best deals I've seen since Black Friday.

Who needs the Pixel 9a? The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is selling for the SAME PRICE at Best Buy right now
By Patrick Farmer published
Is this a joke? Best Buy is slashing $600 off the Pixel 9 Pro XL when you activate today, knocking the price of the phone down to just $499.

The best Google Pixel 9 deals of March 2025 — spring sales, trade-in discounts, and more
By Patrick Farmer published
Pixel 9, all mine Google's latest flagship lineup features some of the best Android phones we've ever seen, and there's no shortage of Pixel 9 deals to explore.

Almost gone! Score up to $900 off the 'almost perfect' Galaxy S25 Ultra (or $300 without trade-in) with this Samsung deal
By Patrick Farmer published
Epic! For a limited time, Samsung is offering up to $900 off the Galaxy S25 Ultra when you trade in an eligible device on its site.

Samsung quietly launches epic sale event with an emphasis on health and fitness — here are the best deals I've seen (so far)
By Patrick Farmer published
Up to $1,000 off Samsung is launching some amazing trade-in opportunities and other deals on some of its best health-focused gadgets.

Forget the Pixel 9a, you can buy the standard Google Pixel 9 for JUST $399 at Mint Mobile today
By Patrick Farmer published
That's not a typo Bundle the purchase of the Google Pixel 9 with one year of the Unlimited plan at Mint Mobile and you'll get a straight 50% off both items.

The Motorola Razr Plus (2024) just crashed well below its Black Friday price, but there's a catch
By Patrick Farmer published
35% off! Amazon is currently slashing 35% off the Spring Green version of the Motorola Razr Plus (2024), days before the Big Spring Sale is scheduled to kick off.

I write about wireless carriers for a living, and these are the cheap data plans that I'd recommend in 2025
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Affordable data! Here are some of the best cheap data plans you can get, from both prepaid and mainstream carriers. Apart from data, these plans include a lot more.

Visible and Mint Mobile are both carving $400 OFF the Google Pixel 9 — but which carrier deal is best?
By Patrick Farmer published
That's 50% off! Both Visible and Mint Mobile are currently dropping 50% off the Pixel 9 when you pay for a year of wireless in advance, but which deal should you choose?

How to get a FREE Meta Quest 3S with this Verizon internet deal — yes, it's real
By Patrick Farmer published
Woah! Sign up for Verizon's 5G Home Plus internet plan and you could get the popular VR headset for free.

This Mint Mobile sale is slashing up to 50% off Android phones, but you're running out of time
By Patrick Farmer published
Act fast! Mint Mobile has a bunch of Android flagship phones on sale, but are the discounts about to expire?

Best Mint Mobile phones 2025
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Save with Mint Mobile! With these best Mint Mobile phones, you'll be able to enjoy all the benefits offered by the T-Mobile MVNO, complete with nationwide 5G connectivity.

Does Mint Mobile have a free trial?
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Free 5G? Yes, please! Mint Mobile is one of the most popular alternative carriers around, and they currently offer a free trial so you can try their service with zero risk.

The best Mint Mobile deals and plans of March 2025 — free wireless, bundle discounts, and more
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Minty savings! Mint Mobile has always been touted as an affordable alternative to the traditional wireless carrier. Here are some ways you can make that cheap plan even cheaper.
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