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.
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Listen up Amazon's big Prime Day sale is now underway, so you don't need to wait to find a wireless headphones or earbuds deal under $200.

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Bookworm deals corner Amazon is slashing up to 45% off some of its best Kindle e-readers, including the Paperwhite, Scribe, and Colorsoft.

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No way You don't need to spend an arm and a leg to score a sweet Android phone deal during Prime Day.

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Time to upgrade Prime Day is now live, and Amazon has the best deals if you want to upgrade your home storage.

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Deals, deals, deals Forget Amazon, Best Best just launched its massive Tech Fest sale event with dozens of great Android deals in tow.

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Ultra savings The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has received a remarkable 29% discount during Prime Day, which makes the prospect of buying the premium phone more compelling than ever before.

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Throwback Prime Day is slashing prices on a bunch of our favorite retro gaming consoles and throwback controllers. Treat your inner child!

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It's coming Grand Theft Auto 6 is finally on sale starting June 25th, and if you want to upgrade the home theater before its November release date, you should look at this deal.

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It's upgrade season Whether you need a new laptop for work or for play, these Chromebook deals deserve a closer look.

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Epic savings Prime Day is here, and Amazon is slashing prices on one of the best entry-level OLED TVs on the market.

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Anti-Prime Day The Walmart Deals sale event is slashing prices on dozens of great Android devices. Who needs Prime Day?

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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.

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Keep it simple Verizon just launched a new wireless plan that could make its 5G Ultra Wideband network more accessible than ever before.

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Record low price The Nothing Phone (3) is one of the most unique phones on the market, and thanks to this early Prime Day deal, you can grab the device for its lowest price ever recorded.

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Sign me up Metro by T-Mobile has added some new devices to its "Free Phone" list, with picks from Samsung, Motorola, and TCL up for grabs.

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Save your money! Check out some of the best Android phones under $400 you can get today. These smartphones offer long software support, fast charging, and a lot more.

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Game on If you need a quality camera phone to capture all of the excitement during the FIFA World Cup, you'll find it on this list.

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No trade-in required The Galaxy S26 Plus is often overlooked, but that simply means that the balanced flagship is subject to some pretty great deals.

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Wherever you go Planning a trip this summer? These are the only tablets you should consider adding to your packing list.

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Level up Amazon is carving 31% off the popular Samsung T7 portable SSD with 1TB of storage, weeks ahead of Prime Day.

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Road ready Planning your summer vacation plans? Don't forget to bring along one of these Android phones as a companion.

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Travel smart! With one of these best wireless plans for international travel, you can use your smartphone to its fullest, no matter which country you're going to.

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Keep it eSIMple It's pretty common for new Android phones to use eSIM technology, but which devices are the best?

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$1,140 of savings Add a line with an eligible unlimited plan and Verizon will give you a free Google Pixel 10 Pro and $100 gift card, just for kicks.
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