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

T-Mobile wants to give you 4 free Galaxy S26 phones and 4 lines for just $25/month per line — how to claim the offer
By Patrick Farmer Published
For the whole family Bring four lines to T-Mobile on the Essentials plan and you'll get four free Galaxy S26 phones and the wireless for just $25/month per line.

Last chance! Grab a free $100 gift card with your Google Pixel 11 (before it's too late)
By Patrick Farmer Published
Gimme free stuff Ready to buy your new Google Pixel 11? Grab the phone unlocked from Amazon and you'll score a free gift card worth up to $200.

My favorite writing tablet just scored a rare discount at Best Buy — but it won't last long
By Patrick Farmer Published
Get to work The reMarkable Paper Pro is pretty much the perfect writing tablet, and it just scored a hefty discount at Best Buy and Amazon.

Mint Mobile finally launched its Google Pixel 11 deals, and they’re even better than I expected
By Patrick Farmer Published
Unbelievable Mint Mobile has finally received its Google Pixel 11 stock, and the deals are epic.

The 'excellent' Garmin Venu 3 just crashed to a record low price — but is the 2023 smartwatch still worth it?
By Patrick Farmer Published
Last-gen savings Head to Amazon today and you can score a record-smashing 34% off the Venu 3, a truly iconic fitness watch from Garmin.

TCL just launched a huge Back to School sale on NXTPAPER tablets and smartphones — here are the deals you should consider
By Patrick Farmer Published
Treat your eyes Heading back to class? Grab a TCL NXTPAPER device from Amazon and you'll score up to 35% off your purchase.

The best Verizon deals of August 2026 — free Pixel 11 phones, Z Fold 8 discounts, and more
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.

The preorder period may be over, but you can still get a FREE Google Pixel 11 with this Verizon deal
By Patrick Farmer Published
It's here Release day has arrived, and there are already some Pixel 11 deals that could make the flagship phones completely free.

The best Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold deals at launch — how to get the premium foldable for as cheap as possible
By Patrick Farmer Published
A foldable future The Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold has arrived, and I'm gathering all of the best deals into this guide.

I'm ranking the best Google Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Pro deals at launch — free phones, trade-in discounts, and more
By Patrick Farmer Published
AI magic The preorder period is over, and I'm tracking down the best Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Pro deals from across the web.

The Ultimate Back to School starter kit for Android users 2026 — score discounted phones, wearables, and beyond
By Patrick Farmer Published
Best in class Back to School season is here, and a bunch of my favorite student-friendly Android devices are currently discounted.

Ready to level up? The 'best 4-bay NAS of 2026' just scored a massive discount at Amazon
By Patrick Farmer Published
Upgrade time Put those storage woes behind you with the powerful UGREEN DXP4800 Pro NAS server, currently 15% off at Amazon.

What is the best MVNO for Android users? We tested the top-rated prepaid carriers, and this is what we found
By Patrick Farmer Last updated
Go prepaid, save more! These are some of the best MVNO carriers that can help you save up on phone service. Enjoy multi-line discounts, lots of premium data, and much more.

You can get an unlocked Google Pixel 11 for as little as $99 at Best Buy (sort of) — here's how
By Patrick Farmer Published
Preorder party Best Buy is offering up to $700 off the base model Google Pixel 11 when you trade in an old or broken phone. You'll also get a gift card!

Best Buy kicks off massive 60th Anniversary Sale, and I found 20+ tech deals that no Android user should miss
By Patrick Farmer Published
Happy birthday Best Buy just launched a massive sitewide sale event, and I picked out all of the best deals for Android enthusiasts.

The best Samsung laptops to buy in 2026
By Patrick Farmer Last updated
A galaxy of choices Samsung promptly refreshes its laptop lineup every year, and these are the current best Samsung laptops to choose from.

T-Mobile is giving away the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL for FREE without trade — so what's the catch?
By Patrick Farmer Published
Free w/ line The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL has arrived, and there are already some great deals to consider.

Here are 4 ways to get your Google Pixel 11 Pro preorder for FREE — just follow these steps
By Patrick Farmer Published
Pro for $0 The Google Pixel 11 lineup has been revealed, and there are already a few preorder deals that could get you the Pixel 11 Pro for free.

T-Mobile's 'Beyond the Smartphone' sale is an easy way to score cheap (or free) devices for Back to School 2026
By Patrick Farmer Published
Get class-ready Back to School season is here, and T-Mobile is heavily discounting some of its best non-smartphone tech for the occasion.

I'm ranking the best T-Mobile deals of August 2026: free Galaxy Z Fold 8, Pixel 11 Pro, and more
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.

Alright, I'll say it: Verizon has the best Google Pixel 11 Pro preorder deal — so what's the catch?
By Patrick Farmer Published
Big Three coverage for cheap The Google Pixel 11 lineup has landed, and Verizon is already offering some exceptional deals on the flagship phones.

This T-Mobile preorder deal gives you the Pixel Watch 5 for the price of a monthly latte — no trade-in required!
By Patrick Farmer Published
Just add a line Add a line with Watch Plan Plus 2.0 and T-Mobile will give you $300 off your Pixel Watch 5 preorder.

T-Mobile will already give you the Google Pixel 11 or Pixel 11 Pro for FREE with these preorder deals — no trade-in required!
By Patrick Farmer Published
I'm serious The Google Pixel 11 lineup doesn't officially hit store shelves until August 20th, but T-Mobile is already giving them away for free.

Not a test: Amazon will give you a FREE Pixel Watch 5 when you preorder the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold
By Patrick Farmer Published
Free smartwatch alert Preorder the Pixel 11 Pro Fold and Amazon will throw in a free Google Pixel Watch 5 with your purchase!

The 'truly outstanding' XGIMI Horizon Ultra projector just received a massive discount — but you'll need this exclusive code
By Patrick Farmer Published
Use the code We gave the XGIMI Horizon Ultra a near-perfect score, and now you can save an additional $300 on the 4K projector by using this code.
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