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

Samsung's Galaxy Watch Ultra deal is making Amazon look bad — score up to $515 OFF the smartwatch before Black Friday ends!
By Patrick Farmer published
Go Ultra! We're deep into Black Friday now, and Samsung is upping the ante by launching an EPIC deal on the new Galaxy Watch Ultra.

The best Kindle e-reader EVER just got its biggest discount EVER for Black Friday — how can this be?
By Patrick Farmer published
Mega Paperwhite savings Amazon's Black Friday sale is carving a record-smashing 19% off the Kindle Paperwhite, plus you'll get three months of Kindle Unlimited for free!

Yes, Verizon's Black Friday sale might REALLY give you over $1,500 of free Samsung devices — here's how it works
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Holy cow! Verizon's Black Friday sale just kicked off, and there's one deal that could get you a ton of free stuff.. but is it legit? How does it work?

My favorite Kindle just crashed to its lowest price ever for Black Friday — get millions of books for just 85 bucks
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Get back to reading Amazon is slashing prices on its entire lineup of Kindle e-readers for Black Friday, including my favorite.

Walk off the turkey with this EPIC Black Friday smartwatch deal — score 40% off the Ticwatch Pro 5 (while you still can)
By Patrick Farmer published
Time is running out As part of its lineup of Black Friday deals, Amazon is carving a record-smashing 40% off the top-rated Ticwatch Pro 5 for a limited time.

I think I can FINALLY afford the Galaxy S24 Ultra, thanks to this huge Black Friday discount at Samsung
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Woah! Days before Black Friday officially kicks off, Best Buy is carving a straight $350 off the super-powered Galaxy S24 Ultra.

Mint Mobile will apparently just pay your phone bill for a YEAR when you buy this Samsung phone
By Patrick Farmer published
Free unlimited Buy the Samsung Galaxy S24 from Mint Mobile along with one year of the Unlimited plan and you'll get the wireless for free!

We found the best Galaxy Z Fold 6 Black Friday deal and it isn't from Amazon
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Woah! Samsung just kicked off its Black Friday sale and the deals on display are no joke!

It's time to ditch your boring wireless carrier — Mint Mobile's Black Friday deals are NO JOKE
By Patrick Farmer published
Mint-y fresh Mint Mobile has carving hundreds of dollars off some of my favorite phones of the year for Black Friday, but it gets even better.

Best Alexa devices 2025
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Alexa everywhere Looking for the ultimate guide to Amazon Alexa devices? We've compiled a list of all of our favorites so you can find the smart gadget that fits your home.

Mint Mobile REALLY wants to give you 50% off your phone bill this Black Friday — here are three deals that make it happen
By Patrick Farmer published
This is wild The T-Mobile-owned MVNO Mint Mobile has dropped its lineup of Black Friday deals, and they're no joke if you're looking to switch carriers.

Visible's Black Friday deal is going to make me finally ditch T-Mobile — get two years of Unlimited for just $20 per month!
By Patrick Farmer published
That's cheap Visible by Verizon just launched a holiday deal that discounts both of its unlimited plans for two years.

Our favorite phone of 2024 just quietly returned to its lowest price EVER, weeks before Black Friday
By Patrick Farmer published
Woah! Best Buy has randomly decided to slash $150 off the OnePlus 12, returning the beloved flagship to its lowest ever price.

Visible vs. AT&T: Which carrier is right for you?
By Patrick Farmer published
Which one? How can you compare an iconic Big Three carrier with a Verizon-owned alternative? Let's break it down.

Uh, Amazon's early Black Friday sale just knocked the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic to its lowest price EVER — what's the deal with this deal?
By Patrick Farmer published
Who needs Black Friday when the early smartwatch deals are this good?

Black Friday OLED TV deals 2024 — early discounts and helpful tips for saving big this holiday season
By Patrick Farmer published
Huge savings await OLED TVs are already getting some impressive discounts ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, and I've gathered some of my favorite deals into this guide.

Remember the Google Pixel 7 Pro? Well, it just got an outrageous 56% price drop at Amazon
By Patrick Farmer published
Woah! Head to Amazon right now and you'll score up to 56% off the Google Pixel 7 Pro, one of the best phones Google ever made.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 just plummeted to a record low price at Amazon, weeks before Black Friday
By Patrick Farmer published
Hurry up If you want to get your holiday shopping done early, check out this Amazon deal that drops Galaxy Watch 7 to its lowest price ever.

Mint Mobile is slashing up to 50% off, well, everything — from its Unlimited plan to our favorite Pixel phones
By Patrick Farmer published
Woah! Mint Mobile is now offering its Unlimited plan for $15 per month when you buy select phones, and you can pair it with additional deals to maximize savings.

Heads up, Samsung fans! Verizon is giving away the Galaxy S24 FE for FREE (and no trade-in is required)
By Patrick Farmer published
FE for FREE? The Galaxy S24 FE has landed, and Verizon is marking the occasion by giving away the phone for FREE with eligible data plans.

Amazon apparently missed the memo — these Prime Day deals are STILL available!
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Leftover savings! Amazon's October Prime Day event ended last night, but these deals are still available!

Prime Day may be over, but you can still get $300 OFF the best phone that Samsung has ever made — here's the deal
By Patrick Farmer published
A ton of trade-in credit is also up for grabs.

Best smart locks 2025
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Locked down Use our list of smart locks to choose the best combination of brains and brawns to protect your home, whether you want something with a fingerprint sensor or just a basic lock.

This 'perfect portable companion' tablet is still only 50 bucks after Prime Day — but how long will it last?
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Fire up the savings Amazon's Big Deal Days sale is dropping 38% off the already-cheap Amazon Fire HD 7 tablet, and you don't even need to be a Prime member!
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