
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'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 returns next month - 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 expected to return next month, here's everything you need to know to prepare.

Ranking the TOP 6 best Android phones under $200 in 2025
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Cheap as chips! Take a look at some of the best Android phones under $200, which offer everything from big batteries to AMOLED panels to years of software updates.

Not a typo: this T-Mobile deal gets you the newest Pixel phone for FREE, no trade-in required
By Patrick Farmer published
Google's newest phones have arrived, and T-Mobile might just have the best Pixel 10 deal on the web.

The real deal: buy a new Pixel 10 and Visible will give you almost 50% off your phone bill for TWO YEARS — I'm not joking
By Patrick Farmer published
Two years of savings Sign up for Visible's outstanding Plus Pro plan and the Verizon-owned carrier will hook you up with a major discount when you buy any Google Pixel 10 series phone.

Best Buy quietly launches MAJOR sale on HP Chromebooks — here are the four deals that matter
By Patrick Farmer published
Let's get to work Best Buy is currently slashing up to $230 off some of the industry's best Chromebooks, but how long will the sale last?

The best Google Pixel 10 deals of September 2025 — get the AI flagship for FREE with these offers
By Patrick Farmer last updated
It's time The Google Pixel 10 series has finally been revealed, and I'm gathering all of the best deals into this guide.

I'm about to score $800 OFF the Google Pixel 10 Pro at T-Mobile (and you should too)
By Patrick Farmer published
10 Pro for less dough Add a line with most data plans and T-Mobile will give you a whopping $800 off the Pixel 10 Pro, one of the best phones released in 2025 so far.

Does Mint Mobile have a free trial?
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Free 5G? Yes, please! Mint Mobile is easily one of the best alternative carriers around. The MVNO also offers a seven-day free trial so you can try it out with zero risk.

Skip the new iPhone and grab one of the best Samsung Galaxy S25 deals of September 2025 — free phones, trade-in savings, and more
By Patrick Farmer last updated
S25 is live The Samsung Galaxy S25 series is here, and I'm collecting all of the best deals from across the web.

Forget the iPhone 17, this Samsung phone is superior AND cheaper than it's ever been - for now
By Patrick Farmer published
Ultra savings Best Buy has decided to slash $250 off the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, mere moments before the iPhone 17 series gets revealed.

Verizon says it will give you a FREE Samsung Galaxy S25 FE with this new deal - so what's the catch?
By Patrick Farmer published
FE for free?! The Galaxy S25 FE has arrived, and Verizon will already give you the phone for free with an eligible line.

T-Mobile will already give you the Galaxy S25 FE for less than the price of a cup of coffee every month
By Patrick Farmer published
Sign me up The Galaxy S25 FE was just announced earlier today, but you can already get the phone for just $2.09 per month by adding an eligible line at T-Mobile.

Amazon has suddenly dropped a record-smashing $400 OFF the Galaxy S25 Edge, and I am so confused
By Patrick Farmer published
Save big on thin Amazon has apparently decided to slash 36% off the Galaxy S25 Edge, one of the most sleek and cutting-edge devices released this year.

The best Mint Mobile deals and plans of September 2025 — 50% off wireless, Google Pixel 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.

New Mint Mobile deal slashes $250 OFF the Google Pixel 10 AND throws in six months of free wireless, just for kicks
By Patrick Farmer published
No way! Mint Mobile's Pixel 10 deals have arrived, and you can score some serious savings by bundling the phone with one year of Unlimited.

Best Buy's Labor Day sale ends TONIGHT: see my top deals on smartphones, tablets, wearables, and other Android tech
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Sale time Best Buy just launched its weeklong Labor Day sale, and the deals on display are no joke. Here are some of my favorites.

New Total Wireless deal wants to give your entire family FREE Motorola phones — it's as simple as it sounds
By Patrick Farmer published
No trade-in required! Bring your family to Total Wireless with an eligible data plan and the MVNO carrier will give you up to four Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) phones for FREE.

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

Best wireless carrier in the U.S. 2025
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Choose wisely! Choosing the best wireless carrier for yourself, your family members, and friends can be quite a chore. Here are the best prepaid and postpaid picks.
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