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
![Reading something on the large screen of the Google Pixel Fold with a Dbrand leather skin](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Yg5LpZqSpg2tuL2NynLvQK-320-80.jpg)
The Google Pixel Fold FINALLY gets a real discount, and it's no joke
By Patrick Farmer published
Fold it up For the first time ever, Amazon is dropping a massive $500 off the unlocked Google Pixel Fold (256GB version).
![Google Pixel Tablet in vertical mode](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uJDp3PYcTYEc2ruefbfFLJ-320-80.jpg)
The Google Pixel Tablet drops to its lowest price EVER during Amazon's Big Spring Sale — $150 off!
By Patrick Farmer published
Last chance! Grab the 256GB Pixel Tablet before the sale ends and you're guaranteed to score a stellar 25% discount at Amazon.
![The Galaxy S24 Plus lying face down on rocks](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NAgWD6zM6wmGVrUqUWknrm-320-80.jpg)
This is the ONLY Samsung phone deal I'm buying during Amazon's Big Spring Sale
By Patrick Farmer published
Finally! During Amazon's sale event, the unlocked Galaxy S24 Plus is getting a $150 discount for the first time ever.
![Google Maps on the Motorola Razr Plus cover screen](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oS6rwDfVxRuNQn8RJq678E-320-80.jpg)
The best Motorola phones are getting record discounts during Amazon's Big Spring Sale — here are the deals I'd buy
By Patrick Farmer published
Go Moto Amazon is discounting a bunch of our favorite Motorola devices during its Big Spring Sale, and we've gathered all of the best offers.
![Close-up of the Zyber Elite Strap](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5NFw6v9BFdACJCP5Qxp53U-320-80.jpg)
One of our favorite Meta Quest 3 accessories is ONLY $25 during Amazon's Big Spring Sale!
By Patrick Farmer published
Strap into savings Amazon is dropping 36% off the Zyber Elite Strap during the limited-time Spring Sale.
![TicWatch Pro 5 angled in sunflowers](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BtJ37sNbzfegZs7nY7SBzL-320-80.jpg)
This "beast of a smartwatch" just got a major 35% discount during Amazon's Big Spring Sale
By Patrick Farmer published
Watch this watch Amazon's Big Spring Sale is dropping an epic 35% off the TicWatch Pro 5, a wearable that earned 4.5 out of 5 stars from our staff.
![Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones sitting in grass among pink flowers](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BWAe8EcJ5Gaabd4DyKLQKF-320-80.jpg)
This is the ONLY Sony headphones deal you should be considering during Amazon's Big Spring Sale
By Patrick Farmer published
Listen up As part of Amazon's major sale event, you can get a straight $100 dropped off the price of the Sony WH-1000XM4, my favorite wireless headphones.
![Amazon Fire HD 8 (2022) laying face down on table](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ok7osy6uGAKYpCWdVURe3G-320-80.jpg)
Amazon Big Spring Sale 2024 — five tech deals UNDER $100 that you can buy right now
By Patrick Farmer published
5 under $100 The Amazon Big Spring Sale is well underway, and we're gathering five deals for Android fans under $100 so you don't have to go hunting for discounts.
![Nacon MG-X Pro controller](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/K4YLb99BHpYNd8L7ENMxhC-320-80.jpg)
The best Android controller just scored a major discount during Amazon's Big Spring Sale
By Patrick Farmer published
Game on! The RIG Nacon MG-X Pro, our top pick for the best Android controllers that money can buy, is currently 20% off at Amazon
![Eclipse Glasses on blue background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YBcqGQdTsZcAdca4xo6edZ-320-80.jpg)
Watch the eclipse through your smartphone with these cheap solar glasses
By Patrick Farmer published
Solar savings The solar eclipse is just a few weeks away; be ready with these affordable disposable glasses that let you also view the event through your Android phone.
![Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 cover screen with a YouTube video](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WvRHJEA2yaZspCw9fnYZWX-320-80.jpg)
This "perfect" flip phone just scored a historic discount during Amazon's Big Spring Sale
By Patrick Farmer published
Flip it! Head to Amazon during the "Big Spring Sale" and you can score a whopping 20% discount on the Galaxy Z Flip 5, one of our favorite foldable phones ever made.
![Show Mode on Amazon Fire HD 8 (2022)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/H7PSNynKvbzkagoM7X5EhB-320-80.jpg)
Woah! The best Fire tablet is currently 35% off during Amazon's Big Spring Sale
By Patrick Farmer published
Fire it up! Head to Amazon during the sale and you'll score a whopping 35% discount on the Fire HD 8, one of our favorite small tablets for basic web surfing and entertainment.
![The Galaxy S24 Plus in hand outside](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/B7sF4UgVguGHmefyqBo5Sg-320-80.jpg)
Amazon drops MAJOR Samsung phone deals ahead of the Big Spring Sale — these are the discounts I recommend
By Patrick Farmer published
Sign me up Amazon's Big Spring Sale hasn't even begun and yet you can already score some historic savings on some of our favorite phones.
![Samsung Galaxy Watch4](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3TTjGReJibcPY9hF9hXEPP-320-80.jpg)
You can get the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic for just $99 with this Walmart deal — but don't wait
By Patrick Farmer published
No way! Forget Amazon's Big Spring Sale, Walmart has suddenly made the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic dirt cheap with this Rollback deal.
![Samsung lifestyle](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9Je6LGreHfT9oB23ajbYSa-320-80.jpg)
Samsung's 2024 smart TVs — get the $100 off deal before it's too late, zero commitment required
By Patrick Farmer published
Zero commitment Samsung is unboxing its latest lineup of smart TVs on March 21st. Sign up for the reserve program and you'll get a $100 discount, guaranteed.
![Best Buy weekend sale](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ofaEMEtqR9rufrNTUTTJoh-320-80.jpg)
Best Buy kicks off HUGE weekend sale — these are the 5 deals I recommend before they sell out
By Patrick Farmer published
You Best Buy it now Days before Amazon's Big Spring Sale, Best Buy has launched an epic weekend event of its own. Here are our favorite deals available now.
![Google Pixel 7 Pro home screen full view against green background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5SxgvJ33msU8uCeCrcLy4L-320-80.jpg)
The best Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro deals of July 2024
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Deals The Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro may not be the new kid on the block any longer, but they're still great devices with discounts aplenty.
![Sony WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PnLsHfpxST77y8wwVi3Jak-320-80.jpg)
Our favorite headphones return to their lowest price EVER, days before the Amazon Spring Sale
By Patrick Farmer published
Listen to this Amazon's Big Spring Sale is just a few days away, but you don't need to wait if you want to pick up a pair of Sony WH-1000XM5 for under the retail price.
![Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra next to other 2023 Android devices on yellow background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dvvpEJqBwiT3ANR2ExbMrN-320-80.jpg)
Best Samsung Galaxy S23 deals of July 2024: trade-in offers, free phones, and more
By Patrick Farmer last updated
S23s, Please! The Samsung Galaxy S23 series is here and we've gathered all the best deals in one place.
![The Amber Yellow Samsung Galaxy S24 colorway and its vibrant display](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/H7pxJnSUSSLBy3dNadjs7M-320-80.jpg)
Can you REALLY get a free Galaxy S24 during Samsung's Spring sale? Yes, but there's a catch
By Patrick Farmer published
Make it work! Samsung's Spring Sale wraps up in a few days, which means you're almost out of time to take advantage of its best smartphone deal.
![Mint Mobile home page on Pixel 6 screen](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/baKrcohd5wywhhbSmzMsF3-320-80.jpg)
Mint Mobile drops their Unlimited plan down to just $15 per month for a limited time
By Patrick Farmer published
Half off! One of our favorite MVNO carriers around, Mint Mobile just launched a deal that makes ALL of their wireless plans $15 per month for the first three months.
![Multitasking on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra and using the S Pen](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/edAeNAsoxWLvTrHvoQrHQ5-320-80.jpg)
Samsung launches huge Spring sale event — these are the deals we'd recommend
By Patrick Farmer published
Ends Sunday! For one week only, Samsung is discounting a large number of its most popular devices, with tons of trade-in credit and free accessories up for grabs.
![Google Pixel 8 review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YC8hoYh837VKLXJKTSg2YK-320-80.jpg)
Uh, what?! Verizon quietly launches FREE Google Pixel 8 deal with no trade-in necessary
By Patrick Farmer published
Free, for real Verizon has just launched a promotion that will give you the Google Pixel 8 for free when you add a line with ANY 5G Unlimited plan.
![The Samsung Galaxy 24 Ultra's colors](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/23piGbLgXjoBjkFhfMcwJP-320-80.jpg)
The best Galaxy S24 deal on the web might be this wireless plan that gives you free Samsung phones FOR LIFE
By Patrick Farmer published
Weird but cool The wireless carrier Boost Infinite has launched an interesting new wireless plan that'll automatically send you the latest Galaxy phone every year, no trade-in required.
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The Garmin epix Pro (Gen 2) scores a historic 25% discount at Amazon, finally justifying its own existence (sort of)
By Patrick Farmer last updated
It's about time The epix Pro (Gen 2) is an incredible, but expensive, watch from Garmin. Fortunately, a discount has come along and made it much more reasonable.