
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 best Mint Mobile deals and plans of June 2025 — BOGO 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.

Best MVNO carrier 2025
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Go prepaid and save more! Check out these best MVNO carriers that let you save on phone service. These offer multi-line discounts, oodles of premium data, and a whole lot more.

The Meta Quest 3S crashes back to a record low price during Best Buy's Father's Day sale — I'm not joking
By Patrick Farmer published
Game on Head to Best Buy now and you'll score $30 off the budget-friendly Quest 3S and $80 worth of free stuff, courtesy of Meta.

Will the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 get cheaper when the Z Flip 7 launches?
By Patrick Farmer published
Flip the script The Galaxy Z Flip 7 is expected to launch next month, 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 published
An educated guess The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is likely to be announced in a matter of weeks. What does this mean for its price-y predecessor, the Z Fold 6?

Best wireless plans for international travel 2025
By Patrick Farmer published
Travel smart These data plans help you use your phone to its full potential, no matter where you are in the world.

Surprise Mint Mobile deal slashes OVER 50% off the Galaxy S25 and throws in a free year of Unlimited, just for kicks
By Patrick Farmer published
Holy cow Mint Mobile launches a massive new sale that could get you $440 off the Galaxy S25 and a free year of Unlimited wireless, no trade-in required.

The best Android smartwatch just crashed to a record low price at Samsung, and Amazon better watch out
By Patrick Farmer published
Unbelievable! This week only, the Discover Samsung Sale is dropping Prime Day-level deals on some of our favorite tech.

Best Android phones under $400 in 2025
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.

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

Samsung is actually carving $1,000 OFF the Galaxy Z Fold 6 this week — why wait for Prime Day?
By Patrick Farmer published
Discover savings This week only, Samsung is dropping up to $1,000 off the Galaxy Z Fold 6 when you trade in, or $400 off if you simply buy unlocked.

The best T-Mobile deals of May 2025: free phones, mega trade-in opportunities, 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.

The best Verizon deals of May 2025, plus the ultimate plan guide
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.

Amazon's Memorial Day sale may be over, but these 14 tech deals are still going strong
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Sale time Memorial Day is just around the corner, and Amazon is marking the occasion with a bounty of sweet Android deals.

Verizon will give you a FREE Galaxy S25 Edge as part of its 'Red Hot Deal Days' sale — here's how it works
By Patrick Farmer published
Live on the edge Trade in an old phone and add a line with any myPlan and Verizon will hook you up with a FREE Galaxy S25 Edge once the phone drops on May 30th.

What?! The Galaxy Watch Ultra just scored a 40% discount, and I must be dreaming
By Patrick Farmer published
Is this a joke? In a shocking turn of events, Amazon's Memorial Day sale is seeing the price of the Galaxy Watch Ultra slashed by 40% for a limited time.

We called this flagship 'nearly perfect', and now it's FINALLY getting a real discount during Best Buy's Memorial Day sale
By Patrick Farmer published
Act fast! Head to Best Buy during the retailer's big Memorial Day sale and you'll score up to $250 off the OnePlus 13 with activation.

That's not a typo — this record-smashing Galaxy S25 Ultra deal is making Prime Day completely unnecessary
By Patrick Farmer, Andrew Myrick published
Ultra savings Amazon's Memorial Day sale is carving $250 off the 256GB Galaxy S25 Ultra, knocking the price of the premium device down to a record low.

This is not a test — the Pixel 9 Pro XL has returned to its lowest price EVER during Amazon's Memorial Day sale
By Andrew Myrick, Patrick Farmer published
XL savings, XL phone Amazon's Memorial Day sale is live, and the retailer seems particularly interested in slashing prices on the Google Pixel 9 series.

Best Buy's Memorial Day sale is LIVE: here are the top 5 Android deals that actually matter
By Patrick Farmer published
Serious savings Best Buy has launched a sitewide Memorial Day sale event, days before the holiday officially arrives.

Best prepaid SIM Cards for U.S. travelers and tourists 2025
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Travel in comfort With the best prepaid SIM cards for U.S. travelers and tourists, you'll be connected with family and friends, no matter where you are in the country.

Amazon quietly drops HUGE sale on Garmin smartwatches — here are the 5 deals that matter
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Tariffs, shmariffs Amazon is slashing prices on a bunch of our favorite Garmin watches, knocking a few models down to record lows (including the Fenix 8).

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 Motorola Razr 2025 deals on the web today: massive discounts, trade-in opportunities, and more
By Patrick Farmer published
Deals for days Motorola's three new clamshell smartphones have landed, and I've gathered all of the best Razr (2025) deals into this guide.

The 6 most clever ways to preorder the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: epic trade-in deals, free storage upgrades, and more
By Patrick Farmer published
On the edge The Galaxy S25 Edge hits store shelves on May 30th, and I've gathered the 6 best preorder deals from across the web into this guide.
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