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

Sick of Verizon? Mint Mobile will give you a full year of T-Mobile-powered Unlimited for only $15 per month
By Patrick Farmer published
Get Minty Mint Mobile is ushering in the new year by carving 50% off its Unlimited plan. New users only!

It's real: new T-Mobile deal lands you a free Pixel 10 AND some earbuds, no trade-in required
By Patrick Farmer published
Pixel x2 T-Mobile is temporarily bringing back a deal that gets you a free Pixel flagship AND a pair of wireless earbuds when you add a line with an eligible data plan.

One of the best Android phones of 2025 is already $250 OFF at Best Buy
By Patrick Farmer published
XL savings Best Buy is currently carving $250 off the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL, one of our favorite phones from last year.

Best Android tablets for kids
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Kids Love Them! Want to get your little one(s) comfortable with technology the right way? Here are some of the best Android tablets for kids you can check out.

These 6 prepaid SIM cards for U.S. tourists will take your 2026 travels to the next level
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Travel in comfort With the best prepaid SIM cards for U.S. travelers and tourists, you can stay in touch with family and friends no matter where you are in the country.

Last chance! Get a FREE $200 gift card from Verizon before the deal expires tomorrow
By Patrick Farmer published
Ends tomorrow! Verizon's stackable offer that gives new users a free $200 gift card is set to expire on January 14th.

We called this Motorola flip phone "genuinely excellent", and now T-Mobile wants to give you one for FREE, no trade-in required
By Patrick Farmer published
T-Mo <3 Moto Not a test: T-Mobile will really give you a FREE Motorola Razr Plus (2025) when you follow these steps.

The best cheap Chromebook deals of January 2026 — up to 60% OFF Lenovo, ASUS, and more
By Patrick Farmer published
Whether you're shopping for work or for play, these are the best Chromebook deals on the web today.

The newest Samsung Galaxy phone is ALREADY getting some major discounts across the web
By Patrick Farmer published
Up to $100 off The Galaxy A17 5G was just announced this week, but you can already save some serious cash (and get some free goodies) by ordering the phone direct from Samsung.

Best Android phones under $400
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Save your money! Check out some of the best Android phones under $400 you can get. These devices offer long software support, fast charging, and a whole lot more.

This $19/month deal from Visible Wireless might get me to finally ditch Mint Mobile
By Patrick Farmer published
$19/mo for 26 months Sign up for Visible Wireless using the code SWITCH26 and you could get 26 months of unlimited wireless for as little as $19 per month!

The best T-Mobile deals of January 2026 — massive trade-in discounts, free phones, and wireless from $25/month
By Patrick Farmer published
Join the party T-Mobile has no shortage of great deals on Android phones; here are some of my favorites from this month.

This new phone is faster than the Galaxy S25 Ultra, it's $300 cheaper, AND it comes with a free $100 gift card — what are you waiting for?
By Patrick Farmer published
$100 gift card The OnePlus 15 finally hits store shelves in North America with $100 of free Best Buy cash in tow.

YouTube TV just extended its best holiday deal — score $46 off your first two months of streaming
By Patrick Farmer published
Ends March 17 While most of the web's best streaming deals have come to a close, YouTube TV is extending its best offer until March 17th.

The best Samsung Galaxy deals of January 2026 — epic discounts on smartphones, wearables, tablets, and more
By Patrick Farmer published
Go big The holiday shopping season is over, but plenty of Samsung phones, tablets, watches, and more are still hundreds of dollars off! The key is knowing where to look.

The best Google Pixel deals of January 2026 — score up to 38% off flagship phones, wearables, and more
By Patrick Farmer, Namerah Saud Fatmi published
Top 10 I'm tracking down the best Google Pixel deals on the web, from smartphones to tablets and everything in between.

Forget the Galaxy S26 Ultra — Verizon is selling its super-powered predecessor for just $5 per month!
By Patrick Farmer published
No trade-in required Add a line on an eligible data plan and Verizon will discount the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra to just five bucks per month, no trade-in required!

This Samsung phone was criminally underrated in 2025, and now it's $411 OFF during Amazon's New Year sale
By Patrick Farmer published
Second chance Amazon's New Year sale continues with over $400 off one of the best-looking smartphones on the market, no trade-in required!

T-Mobile will give you up to $800 to ditch your current phone plan — here's how it works
By Patrick Farmer published
T-Mo Money T-Mobile is trying to drum up some new business in the new year by offering up to $800 to pay off your current devices and switch.

Verizon wants to give you four FREE Pixel 10 Pro XL for 2026 — but you're running out of time
By Patrick Farmer published
Ends soon! Add some new lines on Verizon's Unlimited Welcome plan and the iconic carrier will hook you up with up to four Pixel 10 Pro XL phones for free.

Verizon is STILL giving away free $300 gift cards for the New Year — here's how you can claim yours
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Stackable offer Verizon just launched a stackable holiday offer that could get you a FREE $300 gift card, even with its most affordable wireless plans.

The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus is super lightweight and powered by Google AI — and now it's $150 OFF at Best Buy
By Patrick Farmer published
Leftover Xmas The Christmas sales are over, but Best Buy is still advertising some of its most compelling Chromebook deals.

Best Samsung laptops
By Patrick Farmer last updated
A galaxy of choices Samsung may not make as many laptops as it used to, but it still has plenty of great options. Here are the best Samsung laptops to choose from.

New T-Mobile deal gets you a free Pixel phone AND some earbuds this holiday season — here's how it works
By Patrick Farmer published
Free x2 T-Mobile wants to hook you up with a free Pixel phone and some free Pixel earbuds. All you have to do is follow these steps.

Metro by T-Mobile is ditching its smartphone stock — grab a FREE Samsung Galaxy A16 before the New Year!
By Patrick Farmer published
Free with new line Add a line with an eligible data plan and Metro by T-Mobile will hook you up with a free Galaxy phone. No trade-in required, no strings attached.
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