
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

I'm hunting down the best Verizon deals for Android users: July 2025 edition
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Deals Whether you're trading in an old device or adding a new line, you can save loads of money with the Verizon phone deals found in this guide.

T-Mobile will literally pay you $300 to use its 5G Home Internet — I'm not joking
By Patrick Farmer published
Like free money T-Mobile just dropped a deal that gives you a prepaid Mastercard worth up to $300 when you sign up for one of its 5G Home Internet plans.

Best Buy kicks off HUGE back-to-school sale to keep the savings flowing — here are the Android deals that matter
By Patrick Farmer published
Student deals Back to school season is upon us, and Best Buy is marking the occasion by unleashing a bounty of tech deals for students and parents alike.

New Mint Mobile deal slashes 50% OFF your first year of Unlimited — yes, it's that simple
By Patrick Farmer published
Shocker For a limited time, Mint is dropping 50% off the price of its 12-month Unlimited plan. Here's what you need to know.

Our #1 favorite Chromebook is suddenly $200 OFF at Best Buy — but how long will it last?
By Patrick Farmer published
What a twist The Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 has suddenly scored a $200 discount at Best Buy, making it one of the best back-to-school deals around.

Heads up! I tracked down the best T-Mobile deals of July 2025 so you don't have to
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Join the party T-Mobile has no shortage of great deals on Android phones; here are some of my favorites from this month.

The top 10 Garmin smartwatch deals STILL going strong after Prime Day
By Patrick Farmer, Michael L Hicks last updated
Get fit for less Prime Day ends at midnight, but there remain plenty of great Garmin watch deals available (if you hurry).

Yes, this T-Mobile deal will actually give you a FREE Galaxy Z Flip 7 without a trade-in — here's how it works
By Patrick Farmer published
Unbelievable! For a limited time, T-Mobile will give you the new Galaxy Z Flip 7 for FREE when you add a line with an eligible unlimited plan.

Don't tell Amazon, but these 10 Prime Day tech deals are STILL live after the big sale — grab them before they're gone
By Patrick Farmer published
Get ready Amazon's biggest sale of the year has ended, but there are still quite a few deals to check out.

Prime Day Motorola deals — smartphone discounts and FAQ
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Cheap Moto Prime Day has landed, and Motorola fans are getting excited about these deals.

Even with a 45% discount, this Motorola phone still sucks — buy one of these instead
By Patrick Farmer published
Let's get real The Motorola Edge (2024) may be 45% off, but I still wouldn't buy it. Here are three phones that cost around the same right now and offer a much better experience.

Last-minute Prime Day deal slashes over $300 OFF the 'thin-and-mighty' Galaxy S25 Edge
By Patrick Farmer published
So sleek! The Galaxy S25 Edge was just released in May, but you can already score a record-smashing 29% off the phone if you place your order before Prime Day ends!

Hear me out: the best Prime Day Google Pixel 9 deal isn't at Amazon — it's been hiding in plain sight for months
By Patrick Farmer published
Think about it! For several months, Mint Mobile has been offering one of the best Google Pixel deals I've ever seen — but it isn't for everyone.

Prime Day Chromebook deals — how to buy the perfect cheap laptop during Amazon's sale
By Patrick Farmer last updated
For work and play Amazon's biggest sale of the year is here, and I'm tracking down the best discounts on Chromebooks so you don't have to.

The end is nigh, but you can still snag these great Samsung deals before Prime Day is over
By Patrick Farmer last updated
A Galaxy of savings Prime Day is here, and I'm using this guide to monitor all of the best Samsung Galaxy deals as they go live.

3 of the best Android phones ever built are receiving HISTORIC discounts for Prime Day — don’t miss these deals
By Patrick Farmer published
Last-minute deals Prime Day is nearing an end, which means you're running out of time to take advantage of these Android phone deals.

Act fast! The best compact phone of 2025 just crashed to its lowest price EVER
By Patrick Farmer published
Small but mighty Prime Day wraps up tomorrow night, which means you're running out of time to get this iconic flagship at a record low price.

Buying the Sony WH-1000XM6 during Prime Day is a bad move — get these Sony headphones instead
By Patrick Farmer published
Listen up Amazon finally gave the Sony WH-1000XM6 a tiny discount, but I'd highly recommend checking out these deals instead.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 preorder deals — how to buy the premium foldable
By Patrick Farmer last updated
True power The Z Fold 7 is finally here with impressive specs and a price tag to match. Fortunately, these preorder deals could lessen the blow.

Prime Day Google Pixel deals — save big on the best Android phones and smartwatches
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Pixel magic Whether you want a premium foldable or a midrange masterpiece, these are the best Google Pixel deals of Prime Day 2025.

Amazon wants to pay you to preorder the Galaxy Watch 8 — here's why I would NOT do it during Prime Day
By Patrick Farmer published
Decisions, decisions The Galaxy Watch 8 was just unveiled this morning with a July 25th release date, and Amazon will give you a $50 gift card if you order during Prime Day. But is it worth it?

Will the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 get cheaper when the Z Flip 7 launches?
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Flip the script The Galaxy Z Flip 7 has finally been announced with a July 25th release date, but what does this mean for the Galaxy Z Flip 6? Let's dive in.

Will the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 get a price drop when the Galaxy Z Fold 7 launches?
By Patrick Farmer last updated
An educated guess The Galaxy Z Fold 7 has finally been announced. What does this mean for its price-y predecessor, the Z Fold 6?
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