
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

That's not a typo - Samsung's best convertible laptop has plummeted 30% for Prime Day
By Patrick Farmer published
Pure power Amazon Prime Day is slashing 30% off the Galaxy Book 5 Pro 360, one of the best Samsung laptops we've ever tested.

The 'most powerful phone on the market' just received a historic price drop - but you could completely miss it
By Patrick Farmer published
Ultra savings We're deep into day two of Prime Big Deal Days, which means some of the best Android phone discounts are about to expire.

Today's the last day to get up to $489 off a Samsung phone before Black Friday!
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Go big We have under 24 hours left of Prime Big Deal Days, which means you have just enough time to grab one of these fantastic Samsung Galaxy deals.

The best Prime Day Kindle deals — score unmissable discounts on some of the best e-readers
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Get reading Amazon's Big Deal Days sale has landed, and there are quite a few Kindle deals to reignite your love of reading.

The best Prime Day Garmin deals — there's still time to save big on the world's best fitness watches
By Patrick Farmer, Michael L Hicks last updated
Get fit for less Amazon's Big Deal Days sale is LIVE, and there is no shortage of epic Garmin watch deals to explore.

The best Prime Day Google Pixel deals — save big on the Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 9a, Pixel Watch 3, and much more
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Sale time! The next Prime Day is swiftly approaching, here's how Pixel fans can prepare before the main event.

Ridiculous Prime Day SSD deal gets you 4TB of storage for just SIX CENTS per gig
By Patrick Farmer published
Store moar! Act fast! This 4TB portable SSD hard drive from Samsung just scored a whopping 34% discount during Prime Day.

CRYING: my favorite Sony headphones are 46% off for Prime Day, and now I wish I could time travel
By Patrick Farmer published
Sound on! Prime Day is slashing 46% off the Sony WH-1000XM4, dropping the headphones to their lowest price EVER.

Best Buy's anti-Prime Day sale is dropping record deals on some of the year's best phones — plus some other stuff that you REALLY shouldn't miss
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Woah! Best Buy's Techtober fest has begun, offering a bounty of Prime Day-level discounts on some of our favorite smartphones, wearables, and more.

I almost made a huge mistake buying the Pixel 10 Pro during Prime Day — T-Mobile will literally give me one for free
By Patrick Farmer published
Mo' savings from T-Mo Step aside Amazon Prime Day, the best Google Pixel deal on the web may already be waiting in your inbox.

Best unlimited data plans of 2025: Verizon, Mint Mobile, and beyond
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Go unlimited! Here are the best unlimited data plans available out there. Whether you want to go with a mainstream carrier or an MVNO, there are lots of options.

This Google phone is an AI beast, and it's currently 50% OFF at Mint Mobile!
By Patrick Farmer published
No joke One year later, the Google Pixel 9 continues to impress users with solid performance, great cameras, and loads of AI magic.

Samsung takes a bite out of Apple by slashing $700 OFF the Galaxy S25 Ultra
By Patrick Farmer published
Act fast If the iPhone 17 didn't impress you, you can score an epic $700 off the Galaxy S25 Ultra by processing a trade-in on Samsung's site.

Don't buy the iPhone Air - this Samsung phone is better (and $300 cheaper!)
By Patrick Farmer published
Battle of thin phones The iPhone 17 lineup has arrived, but why buy an Apple phone when the Galaxy S25 Edge is chilling with a 36% early Prime Day discount?

Best eSIM-compatible Android phones 2025
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Keep it eSIMple It's pretty common for new Android phones to use eSIM technology, but which devices are the best?

The best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 deals of September 2025 — score up to $1,120 in savings
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 deals could lessen the blow.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 just scored its first major discount - and it changes everything
By Patrick Farmer published
Finally The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is finally getting some good deals from retailers, with Samsung itself offering up to $1,120 of savings when you trade in.

The Galaxy A36 5G is the perfect budget phone, and this carrier wants to give you one for FREE
By Patrick Farmer published
The real deal There are plenty of good reasons to switch to Total Wireless, but getting a free Samsung phone out of the deal has to be one of the best.

I've been obsessed with this Samsung laptop for months, and now it's $400 OFF at Best Buy
By Patrick Farmer published
No way Best Buy has randomly decided to slash $400 off the price of the Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro, one of the best laptops I've ever owned.

How to buy Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) smart glasses — are there any good deals yet?
By Patrick Farmer published
New and improved The new Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses have arrived, and here's how you can buy your very own pair.

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.

The best-looking phone of 2024 just scored a record-smashing discount during Amazon's early Prime Day sale
By Patrick Farmer published
No way! The next big Prime Day sale is swiftly approaching, but you don't need to wait to save big on Android phones.

It's official: Amazon Prime Day is here - here are the TOP 5 Android deals I'm hoping to find during the sale
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Get ready Amazon's Prime Day sale is happening now, here's everything you need to know to prepare.
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