Patrick Farmer
After years of working as a freelancer, Patrick Farmer (he/him) began his career at Android Central as a deals and commerce writer before being brought into the fold as a staff writer in early 2023. When he's not sharing his thoughts on smartphones, wireless carriers, and streaming services, 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

Best Buy's Galaxy S23 sale is live — how to claim your $100 gift card and free storage upgrade
By Patrick Farmer published
Preorder any Galaxy S23 from Best Buy and the retailer will hook you up with a ton of great rewards, such as trade-in credit, gift cards, and more.

What is Samsung's 'Galaxy for the Planet' initiative?
By Patrick Farmer published
According to their presentation during Galaxy Unpacked 2023, Samsung is committed to making the tech world better for the environment. But what are they actually doing?

Samsung Galaxy S23 reservations are closing — claim $50 before it's too late
By Patrick Farmer published
Samsung Unpacked is only a few days away, so now's your last chance to reserve the new Galaxy devices and save up to $100.

How to watch ESPN Plus: Stream it on TV, mobile, and more
By Patrick Farmer last updated
ESPN Plus is a very affordable way for sports fans to tune in and stream content from just about anywhere. The subscription can be used in many places — here's how you can watch it.

Best unlimited data plans 2023: Verizon, AT&T, and beyond
By Patrick Farmer published
Even the most powerful smartphones won't get very far without a great unlimited data plan. These are the best options.

How to watch Super Bowl 2023 live online: everything you need to know
By Patrick Farmer published
Super Bowl LVII kicks off on February 12th, here's everything you need to know about the big game.

Super Bowl TV deal: Our favorite Android TV has returned to the record low price of $898
By Patrick Farmer published
Deal We selected the Hisense U8H as the best Android TV of 2022, and now the 65-inch model is selling for a record low price.

The Best Super Bowl TV deals on the web today: $79.99 smart TVs, $1,000 price drops, and more
By Patrick Farmer published
Deals Football's Big Game is just around the corner, so get ready to catch all of the thrilling action (and a lot of commercials) with one of these outstanding TV deals.

Best Samsung Galaxy A53 deals and prices of June 2023
By Patrick Farmer published
Deals The Samsung Galaxy A53 is a solid mid-range phone that won't break the bank. But if you want to save even more money, we got you covered.

Amazon's Super Bowl TV sale is live — Fire TV deals, discounted QLEDs, and more
By Patrick Farmer published
Deals Amazon is slashing prices on a bunch of their Fire TVs and streaming devices, so we've gathered some of our favorite offers for your perusal.

Should you buy a phone from a carrier in 2023?
By Patrick Farmer published
It's the age old question: should you buy a new smartphone directly from a carrier or simply pick up an unlocked model?

Get the best Amazon Fire tablet of 2022 for just $59.99 at Best Buy
By Patrick Farmer published
Best Buy is currently dropping 40% off the price of the Fire HD 8 tablet, a device that we chose as our number-one favorite Amazon Fire tablet of last year.

Best Buy is slashing $500 off one of our favorite Samsung laptops
By Patrick Farmer published
Deal Head to Best Buy today and you can save $500 on the Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro 360, one of the most best laptops on the market.

The best premium Android TV has returned to its record low price of $898
By Patrick Farmer published
Amazon has sent the price of the Sony X90K series TV crashing back down to its Black Friday-level price for a limited time.

The Verizon deal that hooks you up with a free Samsung Galaxy A53 is about to expire
By Patrick Farmer published
Deal If you add a line with an eligible data plan before January 17th, Verizon will hook you up with a Samsung Galaxy A53 5G.

Best Buy deal slashes $700 off the price of this 65-inch LG QNED smart TV
By Patrick Farmer published
Deal Best Buy has quietly slashed $700 off the price of the 65-inch LG Class 83 Series smart TV, but how long will it last?

This week only, Visible is giving away free earbuds and gift cards when you buy select Android phones
By Patrick Farmer published
The Verizon-owned wireless carrier just launched an insane promotion that'll give you free accessories, gift cards, and discounts when you buy select smartphones.

Woah! Get a Google Pixel 7 for just $5 per month with this epic Verizon deal
By Patrick Farmer published
Add a new line with an eligible unlimited plan and you could get a Google Pixel 7 for just $5 per month, thanks to this new deal from Verizon.

Visible deal alert: How to save 50% on your wireless service for a full year
By Patrick Farmer published
Deal Use this code and you'll be able to save as much as 50% on your wireless plan for a full year when you bring your own device to Visible.

Our favorite Android TV is just $699.99 during Best Buy's weekend sale
By Patrick Farmer published
Deal Best Buy's three-day sale kicked off this morning with tons of great deals on tech, including this offer that slashes $450 off one of the best Android TVs that money can buy.

The Best Buy weekend sale kicks off today: save big on smartphones, wearables, TVs, and more
By Patrick Farmer published
Deals Best Buy just launched the first great sale event of 2023, slashing prices on a ton of their most popular tech.

These Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 deals are giving us Black Friday flashbacks
By Patrick Farmer published
Deals Best Buy is slashing at least $50 off every model in the Galaxy Watch 5 lineup, a welcome return to some Black Friday-level prices.

Last chance offer: Get a Google Pixel 7 Pro and a year of wireless service for just $50 per month
By Patrick Farmer published
Deal Head to Mint Mobile ASAP and you could save $400 on the Pixel 7 Pro AND get a year of wireless service for 50% off.
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