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

Need a new laptop for Back-to-School season? Best Buy is offering up to 60% OFF Lenovo, HP, and Acer Chromebooks during its Black Friday in July sale
By Patrick Farmer Published
Best Buy's Black Friday in July sale is here, showcasing some of the year's best deals on class-ready Chromebooks.

Verizon is clearing Google Pixel 10 stock by giving away the phones for free — here's how to claim yours
By Patrick Farmer Published
Free Pro Add a line with any of Verizon's mainline Unlimited plans and you'll get enough promo credits to make the Google Pixel 10 Pro completely free.

Best Buy kicks off massive 'Black Friday in July' sale — see the TOP 10 tech deals that no Android user should miss
By Patrick Farmer Published
TOP 10 This week only, Best Buy is slashing prices on hundreds of items across its site. Here are the best deals for our readers.

Amazon is slashing $300 OFF the Google Pixel 10 Pro ahead of the Pixel 11 launch
By Patrick Farmer Published
Last chance Weeks before the launch of the Google Pixel 11 series, Amazon is slashing $300 off the price of the still-excellent Pixel 10 Pro.

Amazon just dropped a bunch of great UGREEN NAS deals — including a hefty discount on the 'best starter NAS' we've tested
By Patrick Farmer Published
Storage savior Storage deals are becoming increasingly rare, but you can still score a great discount on a UGREEN NAS server by shopping at Amazon today.

Will the Google Pixel 10 get cheaper when the Pixel 11 launches?
By Patrick Farmer Published
Don't wait The launch of the Pixel 11 is just a few weeks away, which has led many users to wonder: is now a good time to buy 2025's Google Pixel 10?

Heads up, Google fans: the Pixel Watch 4 has crashed back to its Prime Day price
By Patrick Farmer Published
Weeks before Made by Google 2026, Amazon has dropped the price of the Pixel Watch 4 back to a historic low.

The best Mint Mobile deals of July 2026 — 50% off wireless, Galaxy S26 deals
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.

Mint Mobile just quietly dropped the best Google Pixel 10 deal on the web — but you don't have much time
By Patrick Farmer Published
Stop the presses This deal is sure to disappear as quickly as it arrived.

Storage keeps getting more expensive, but these new Amazon deals should lessen the blow — just in time for Back to School
By Patrick Farmer Published
Back to School season is upon us, and finding good deals on external storage devices is harder than ever before.

This innovative budget phone is perfect for reducing eye strain, and it just crashed back to a Prime Day price
By Patrick Farmer Published
For your eyes The TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro is a groundbreaking device that delivers innovative display technology in a budget-friendly package.

Big news! Mint Mobile just got the Samsung Galaxy S26 back in stock, and it's still one of the best phone deals on the web
By Patrick Farmer Published
Unbelievable Mint Mobile just brought back an offer that gives you $500 off the Galaxy S26 and 50% off a year of the Unlimited plan.

The best Garmin watch deals of July 2026 — up to 44% off epix, Vivoactive, and beyond
By Patrick Farmer Published
Get active Prime Day is over, but these Garmin watch deals are still going strong.

Cheap Android phones could be in trouble — grab this free Google Pixel 10a from Verizon before it's too late
By Patrick Farmer Published
Free phone Verizon will give you a free Google Pixel 10a when you add a line with one of its regular unlimited plans. It's as simple as that.

Why wait for the Z Fold 8? Last year's Galaxy Z Fold 7 is still amazing, and it's a whopping $500 OFF with new deal
By Patrick Farmer Published
Last-gen power Samsung's newest foldables are expected to launch in a few weeks, but why wait when the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is $500 off?

Amazon is discounting the entire Galaxy S26 lineup again — it's not Prime Day, but it's close
By Patrick Farmer Published
Unlocked phones For a limited time, Amazon has decided to slash prices on the entire Samsung Galaxy S26 lineup.

The best Motorola Razr Fold deals of July 2026 — the future of book-style foldables has arrived
By Patrick Farmer Last updated
Hello Fold! It's official: the Motorola Razr Fold is finally available, and I've gathered all of the best active offers into this guide.

The best Motorola Razr (2026) deals of July 2026 — free phones, gift cards, and more
By Patrick Farmer Last updated
It's here The Motorola Razr 2026 lineup has finally arrived, and I'm gathering all of the best deals into this guide.

These two portable Samsung SSDs are up to 31% off at Amazon — that's 1TB of storage for as little as $0.20 per gig!
By Patrick Farmer Published
Need storage? Prime Day may be over, but these Amazon discounts on Samsung SSDs are almost just as good.

Ranking the TOP 6 best Android phones under $200 in 2026
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.

The 'most stylish' Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is STILL selling at a record low price after Prime Day
By Patrick Farmer Published
Keep it classy Prime Day is over, but Amazon is still slashing 33% off the top-rated Galaxy Watch 8 Classic for a limited time.

T-Mobile will apparently give you a FREE Google Pixel 10 with "most plans" — but what does this mean?
By Patrick Farmer Published
Keep it simple T-Mobile has launched a promotion that gets you a free phone when you add a line on "most plans", including the top-rated Google Pixel 10.

This exclusive T-Mobile deal gets you a powerful Samsung tablet for only $99 — but you're running out of time
By Patrick Farmer Published
Fireworks Need a new tablet for the long weekend? T-Mobile will give you the reliable Galaxy Tab S10 FE for only $99 when you add a qualified tablet line.

Samsung quietly brings back its BEST Galaxy S26 Ultra deal for the 4th of July weekend — with or without trade
By Patrick Farmer Published
More Ultra, less $$$ Samsung has resurrected a deal that gives you a straight $350 off the Galaxy S26 Ultra when you buy the phone unlocked on its website.
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