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 redesigned Galaxy Watch 8 is one of the best Android smartwatches that I've ever used, and now it's 26% OFF at Amazon
By Patrick Farmer published
Wearable savings For a limited time, Amazon is carving a straight 26% off Android Central's favorite Android smartwatch.

Best Samsung laptops
By Patrick Farmer last updated
A galaxy of choices Samsung may not make as many laptops as it used to, but it still has plenty of great options. Here are the best Samsung laptops to choose from.

This 'surprising' Motorola phone comes with a built-in stylus — and AT&T wants to give you one for free
By Patrick Farmer published
Free phone! AT&T just launched a deal that will get you a free Moto G Stylus (2025) when you add a line with ANY Unlimited plan.

Best Buy just quietly carved $100 off a truly iconic Garmin watch - but is the Venu 3 still worth the money?
By Patrick Farmer published
Straight savings For a limited time, Best Buy is slashing a straight $100 off the last-gen Garmin Venu 3 and Venu 3S.

Amazon's newest Fire TV is already a record-smashing 40% OFF, just in time for Super Bowl LX
By Patrick Farmer published
Fire savings The Big Game is swiftly approaching, which means Amazon is dropping some incredible discounts on its Fire 4-Series smart TVs.

The best Motorola deals of January 2026 — up to $1,000 off Razr Ultra, Moto G Stylus, and more
By Patrick Farmer published
Cheap Moto I've tracked down the best Motorola deals on the web so you don't have to go looking.

Yes, Total Wireless will really give you 4 FREE phones with the right data plan — so what's the catch?
By Patrick Farmer published
5G for thee The Verizon-owned carrier Total Wireless is running a deal that could get you up to four 5G smartphones for free when you sign up for the Base 5G Unlimited plan.

Best unlimited data plans of 2026: Verizon, Mint Mobile, and beyond
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Unlimited access! Here are the best unlimited data plans that you can go for. These are offered by both mainstream carriers like Verizon and MVNOs such as Mint Mobile.

The 'best camera phone for most people' is now $1,000 off at Verizon — no trade-in required!
By Patrick Farmer published
No way! Add a line with the right unlimited plan and Verizon will hook you up with $1,000 over 36 months. That could put a serious dent in the price of the Google Pixel 10 Pro.

Verizon is literally giving away FREE $200 gift cards when you switch — here's how to claim yours
By Patrick Farmer published
Time to switch? Verizon has brought back the stackable offer that gives you a free $200 gift card when you add a line and buy a device on its website.

Hey, you! Drop your phone bill to 50 bucks or less with my TOP 5 favorite wireless deals of the week
By Patrick Farmer published
Big savings for all types If you're tired of your phone bill, there are plenty of wireless companies that would be eager for your business. Here are my top 5 favorites deals available now.

Hurry! This 4K Google TV is over 50% OFF and Super Bowl-ready
By Patrick Farmer published
$350 off Best Buy is slashing $350 off the 50-inch QM5K 4K Google TV by TCL, representing over 50% in savings.

Big Three? More like Big T — switch to T-Mobile and you could save $1,000/yr on wireless with new deal
By Patrick Farmer published
Major win T-Mobile's newest wireless plan comes with a bounty of entertainment perks and may save you a ton of cash in 2026.

The OnePlus 15 is destined to rank among the best phones of 2026 — oh, and it's $600 off and comes with a $100 gift card
By Patrick Farmer published
Pure power The OnePlus 15 is here, and Best Buy is already offering up to $600 of trade-in credit with a free $100 gift card.

The best free Android phone deals of January 2026
By Patrick Farmer published
Free phone revolution Looking for a new Android phone? These deals could get you an awesome device for FREE when you meet the eligibility requirements.

New T-Mobile deal gets you the latest Samsung phone for FREE with "most plans" — here's what we know
By Patrick Farmer published
We like free Add a line with most plans at T-Mobile and you could get the new Samsung Galaxy A17 5G for 100% free, no trade-in required.

Sick of Verizon? Mint Mobile will give you a full year of T-Mobile-powered Unlimited for only $15 per month
By Patrick Farmer published
Get Minty Mint Mobile is ushering in the new year by carving 50% off its Unlimited plan. New users only!

It's real: new T-Mobile deal lands you a free Pixel 10 AND some earbuds, no trade-in required
By Patrick Farmer published
Pixel x2 T-Mobile is temporarily bringing back a deal that gets you a free Pixel flagship AND a pair of wireless earbuds when you add a line with an eligible data plan.

One of the best Android phones of 2025 is already $250 OFF at Best Buy
By Patrick Farmer published
XL savings Best Buy is currently carving $250 off the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL, one of our favorite phones from last year.

Best Android tablets for kids
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Kids Love Them! Want to get your little one(s) comfortable with technology the right way? Here are some of the best Android tablets for kids you can check out.

Last chance! Get a FREE $200 gift card from Verizon before the deal expires tomorrow
By Patrick Farmer published
Ends tomorrow! Verizon's stackable offer that gives new users a free $200 gift card is set to expire on January 14th.

We called this Motorola flip phone "genuinely excellent", and now T-Mobile wants to give you one for FREE, no trade-in required
By Patrick Farmer published
T-Mo <3 Moto Not a test: T-Mobile will really give you a FREE Motorola Razr Plus (2025) when you follow these steps.

The best cheap Chromebook deals of January 2026 — up to 60% OFF Lenovo, ASUS, and more
By Patrick Farmer published
Whether you're shopping for work or for play, these are the best Chromebook deals on the web today.

The newest Samsung Galaxy phone is ALREADY getting some major discounts across the web
By Patrick Farmer published
Up to $100 off The Galaxy A17 5G was just announced this week, but you can already save some serious cash (and get some free goodies) by ordering the phone direct from Samsung.
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