Patrick Farmer
After almost a decade of working in the e-commerce space, Patrick Farmer (he/him) began his career at Android Central as a Deals and Commerce Writer before moving into a new role as AC's eCommerce Editor in 2023. When he's not hunting down the best deals and offering shopping advice for our readers, you'll often find him listening to music, camping out at a brewery, or treating his cat like a human child.
Latest articles by Patrick Farmer
The best Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro deals of April 2024
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Pixel party The Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are here, and there are quite a few ways for you to save cash on these innovative flagships.
The best Mint Mobile deals and plans of April 2024 — free 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.
The flagship-killing OnePlus 12R just scored a historic discount during Best Buy's Flash Sale — ends Sunday!!
By Patrick Farmer published
The challenger is here Best Buy just launched a sitewide weekend sale that carves a never-before-seen $70 off the OnePlus 12R.
This Pixel phone was truly iconic, and now it's 46% OFF at Amazon, no strings attached
By Patrick Farmer published
Pro savings Amazon is quietly slashing 46% off the Google Pixel 7 Pro, a feature-packed flagship that we once called the best Android phone that money can buy.
This hidden Visible deal could drop your phone bill to ONLY $15 per month — just use this promo code
By Patrick Farmer published
Sick savings! Visible just launched a deal that'll save you $10 per month on your phone bill for three months when you use this promo code.
Best Buy just launched a massive sale on Android phones — these are the 10 deals I wouldn't sleep on
By Patrick Farmer published
Bring it on Best Buy has quietly launched a massive sale on Android-friendly devices, so we've collected 10 of our favorite deals into this guide.
The best Motorola deals of April 2024: save big on foldable phones, flagships, and more
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Go Moto! Whether you need a budget phone or an innovative foldable, these are the best Motorola deals on the web today.
The best Samsung Galaxy S24 deals and prices on the web: April 2024
By Patrick Farmer last updated
S24 deals The S24 series officially hit store shelves on January 31st, and we've gathered all the best deals.
Best Buy's Spring Sale just dropped the Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus back to its LOWEST price ever — that's no typo, folks
By Patrick Farmer published
Balanced savings Best Buy is currently slashing $150 off both storage configurations of the Galaxy S24 Plus, no strings attached.
Best Buy is giving away FREE gift cards when you buy the Samsung Galaxy A35 5G — save up to $140 with activation
By Patrick Farmer published
Already?! The Galaxy A35 5G just hit store shelves on April 18th, and yet you can already find some major deals if you know where to look.
Amazon launches huge sale on Fire streaming devices — these are the deals I'd buy
By Patrick Farmer published
Fire deals! Amazon is randomly slashing prices on a wide variety of streaming devices, with up to 40% in savings up for grabs.
My favorite cheap tablet is suddenly cheaper than it's EVER BEEN at Amazon — no strings attached
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Woah! Months before Prime Day, Amazon is already slashing a record-breaking 27% off the Galaxy Tab A9 Plus, Android Central's pick for the best cheap tablet.
The best Visible phone plans, deals, and more: April 2024
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Savings you can see Using Verizon's massive 5G and LTE network, Visible is a great carrier for someone who needs a lot of data for less cash. Here's everything you need to know.
Best Earth Day deals 2024 — your sustainable tech shopping guide
By Patrick Farmer published
Green deals! Earth Day is April 22nd, so a ton of online retailers are discounting their sustainable tech and refurbished devices. These are the best deals we've found so far.
Visible announces new annual plans — our favorite cheap wireless carrier is about to get even cheaper
By Patrick Farmer published
Pay early and save Starting in May, Visible will begin offering annual plans to customers who want to pay for a full year of wireless in advance.
Best places to buy a refurbished phone 2024
By Samuel Contreras, Patrick Farmer last updated
New to you! Some people are happy to pay retail, but others are looking for a deal — and one of the ways to find discounts is to look for refurbished phones.
The best refurbished phone deals of April 2024
By Patrick Farmer published
Good as new Earth Day is April 22nd and we're preparing for the big day by gathering all of the best refurbished phone deals from across the web.
The Motorola phone that we called 'fantastic' and 'flagship-level' is selling for only $250 at Best Buy today
By Patrick Farmer published
Another record discount Best Buy is currently slashing $150 off the Moto G Stylus 5G (2023), a midrange masterpiece that features a built-in stylus and some great-for-the-price specs.
You can apparently get the new Galaxy A15 for JUST $99 with this Straight Talk wireless deal — no trade-in required
By Patrick Farmer published
Not a typo Bundle the purchase of the new Samsung Galaxy A15 5G with an eligible Straight Talk wireless plan and you'll get the phone for just under a Benjamin.
Best Android phones under $200 in 2024
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Two Benjamins' worth! Take a look at some of the best Android phones under $200, which offer everything from big batteries to years of software updates.
Best Android phones under $400 in 2024
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Save your money It seems like great Android phones just keep getting cheaper and cheaper. Here's a list of our favorites under $400.
The best Garmin deals of April 2024: save hundreds on our favorite fitness watches
By Patrick Farmer last updated
The deals await Garmin is one of our favorite brands for fitness-based wearables, so we decided it would only be right to create a list of all the best Garmin discounts on the web.
Best prepaid SIM Cards for U.S. travelers and tourists 2024
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Travel in comfort Bringing a foreign SIM card to the U.S. can result in expensive roaming charges. Instead, consider buying a prepaid SIM card for U.S. travelers and tourists to stay connected during your visit.