
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

Is this a joke? Amazon carves a record-smashing 53% OFF the TicWatch Pro 5 for a limited time
By Patrick Farmer published
Wow! Amazon is currently dropping over 50% off the price of the TicWatch Pro 5, transforming it into a budget wearable for the masses.

This 'incredibly gorgeous' flagship is now just $399.99 at Amazon — but is 2023's Motorola Edge Plus still worth it?
By Patrick Farmer published
Moto savings Amazon is selling the unlocked Motorola Edge Plus (2023) with a 43% discount, but how does the last-gen flagship hold up in 2025?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro is still chilling at its lowest-ever price — but how much longer can it last?
By Patrick Farmer published
Last chance! Best Buy and Amazon are still selling the unlocked Pixel 9 Pro at a $200 discount, but the leftover Presidents' Day is likely to disappear soon.

Who needs Prime Day? The Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Pro just crashed to its lowest price EVER at Amazon
By Patrick Farmer published
Woah! Looking to buy a Samsung laptop? Check out this deal that carves nearly 50% off one of our favorite Galaxy devices.

Is this a typo? The Amazfit GTR 3 Pro is currently 33% OFF at Amazon, totally clobbering its Black Friday price
By Patrick Farmer published
No strings Head to Amazon right now and you'll score a whopping 33% discount on the Amazfit GTR 3 Pro, a last-gen smartwatch that still holds up today.

Best Samsung laptops 2025
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.

The best Visible deals of April 2025, plus the ultimate plan guide
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Visible savings 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.

Yes, you can really get a FREE Motorola Razr during Visible's flash sale — here's how it works
By Patrick Farmer published
Take a look The popular carrier Visible just quietly launched its first major sale event of the year, and these are the best deals for Android users.

The best Motorola Razr Plus (2024) deals of February 2025 — epic offers from $5.99/month, straight discounts, and more
By Patrick Farmer published
Razr saver I've scoured the web in search of the best Motorola Razr Plus (2024) deals, and this is what I found.

Mint Mobile finally gets the new Samsung in stock, and it's one of the best Galaxy S25 deals I've seen
By Patrick Farmer published
Get Minty Mint Mobile just got the Galaxy S25 series in stock, and the deals are perfect for anyone looking to update their wireless situation.

Need more storage? Samsung's portable T7 SSD is nearly 50% OFF during Amazon's Presidents' Day sale
By Patrick Farmer published
Hurry up! Amazon's Presidents' Day sale is carving 48% off one of the best solutions for portable storage, but how long will the discount last?

The best Amazon Presidents' Day deals — score major discounts on Samsung, Google, and beyond
By Patrick Farmer published
Last chance! Presidents' Day has arrived, and there are still plenty of great Android deals to check out during Amazon's big sale.

Walmart unleashes epic Presidents Day sale to compete with Amazon and Best Buy — see the best tech deals from $17
By Patrick Farmer published
Up to 50% off Walmart has just joined the list of retailers offering excellent deals ahead of Presidents' Day, and I've gathered a selection of my favorite Android offers into this guide.

Forget the S25, Best Buy's Presidents' Day sale has sent the Google Pixel 9 Pro soaring back to its Black Friday price
By Patrick Farmer published
Time to buy As part of its sitewide sale event, Best Buy is carving a straight $200 off the unlocked Pixel 9 Pro, returning the device to its lowest-ever price.

Best Buy drops massive Presidents' Day sale event — here are the top 10 tech deals that you should care about
By Patrick Farmer published
Epic deals Step aside, Amazon: Best Buy just dropped a huge sale event of its own, and I'm gathering all of the best Android deals into this guide.

The Google Pixel 8 is now cheaper than the Pixel 8a, thanks to Amazon's Presidents' Day Sale
By Patrick Farmer published
Not a typo Amazon's Presidents' Day sale is live, but you might have missed this record-smashing discount on 2023's Google Pixel 8.

The Sony headphones that I wear every day just scored their first major discount since Black Friday
By Patrick Farmer published
Heads up! For the first time this year, Amazon is slashing a straight $100 off the Sony WH-1000XM4, my favorite wireless headphones on the market.

The 'best value' NAS for Plex just crashed to its lowest price ever at Amazon — but the deal ends tomorrow
By Patrick Farmer published
YASS NAS Pick up the 4-bay Terramaster F4-423 from Amazon and you'll be able to clip a $69 coupon for some serious savings.

The stylish Fitbit Versa 4 scores a 25% discount, just in time for Valentine's Day
By Patrick Farmer published
Sweet! Order the Fitbit Versa 4 from Best Buy or Amazon and you'll get a 25% discount alongside a six-month subscription to Fitbit Premium.

Is TextNow's free wireless plan actually free? Here's the deal
By Patrick Farmer published
Free 5G TextNow is an ad-supported wireless provider that gives you unlimited talk and text for 100% free. So what's the catch?

This last-minute Galaxy S25 preorder deal gets you a FREE pair of Galaxy Buds 3 Pro earbuds, no strings attached
By Patrick Farmer published
Not a test Preorder the Galaxy S25 Plus from Samsung and you'll be eligible for a bunch of trade-in credit AND a free pair of wireless earbuds.

The best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 deals of February 2025: massive trade-in opportunities, straight discounts, and more
By Patrick Farmer last updated
The wait is over The Galaxy Z Fold 6 has landed, so where are all the deals? Don't worry folks, we've got you covered.

Epic! You can finally get a FREE Galaxy S25 without a trade-in at Verizon — here's how
By Patrick Farmer published
Finally! Sick of trade-in deals? Verizon has you covered with a new Samsung Galaxy S25 promo that could get you the phone for free.

Step aside, S25 Ultra — this 'perfect' smartphone is a lot cheaper and comes with a free $100 gift card
By Patrick Farmer published
Five stars Destined to be one of our favorite phones of 2025, the OnePlus 13 is chilling with a $100 discount AND a free gift card at Best Buy.

These premium Bang & Olufsen headphones just scored a 40% discount at Amazon — but the clock is ticking
By Patrick Farmer published
Hear me out Amazon is currently slashing 40% off the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX headphones, but nearly half of the units have already been claimed, so act fast.
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