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

Here's how to get 50% off your phone bill for an ENTIRE YEAR when you buy the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 from Mint Mobile
By Patrick Farmer published
Back to school in style Mint Mobile is now including the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6 in its list of bundle deals, just in time for back-to-school season!

Whoa! My favorite small phone is now $0.00 at Verizon — but there's a catch
By Patrick Farmer published
Free flagship, anyone? Add a line with an eligible data plan and Verizon might hook you up with Samsung's latest flagship for free.

Forget the Pixel 9, the phone I use every day just crashed to a record low price
By Patrick Farmer published
8a, all the way We're about to get a first look at the Pixel 9 series, but if you just want a great phone today, Best Buy has just dropped a huge deal on the Google Pixel 8a while nobody was looking.

The best Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro deals of February 2025
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Pixel party The Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are here, and there are quite a few ways for you to save cash on these innovative flagships.

LAST CALL: Mint Mobile will give you $440 off the Google Pixel 8 Pro AND six months of free wireless — but the deal could expire next week
By Patrick Farmer published
That's no typo Bundle the purchase of the Pixel 8 Pro with any six-month plan at Mint Mobile, and you'll get a historic discount plus six months of free wireless to boot.

Samsung announces epic back-to-school sale — Z Fold 6 deals, instant trade-in savings, and more
By Patrick Farmer published
Back in session Samsung has just dropped a back-to-school sale with loads of deals on everything from foldable phones to laptops. Here are a few of my favorite offers.

The best Android phone for students now comes with 6 months of FREE wireless at Mint Mobile
By Patrick Farmer published
Back to school Bundle the purchase of the Google Pixel 8a with any six-month data plan at Mint Mobile and you'll score a $100 discount plus six additional months of service for free.

Best MVNO deals of February 2025: Is it time to switch?
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Cheap wireless Using an MVNO can already save you money on your phone bill, but these deals make your cheap wireless even cheaper.

There's another new streaming deal, but this time the bundle includes Hulu, Disney Plus, AND Max
By Patrick Farmer published
Take that, Netflix Here we go again: streaming giants Disney Plus, Hulu, and Max are working together to bring you another bundle offer, but this time it's actually a pretty good deal.

Best Buy launches HUGE summer sale — these are the top Android deals I'd buy right now
By Patrick Farmer published
Ends Sunday Best Buy just launched a huge summer sale and I've done the work of gathering all of the best discounts for Android fans.

Samsung just launched a huge sale on smart TVs — but which of these deals are actually worth it?
By Patrick Farmer published
Black Friday in July Did you miss Prime Day? Fear not, Samsung has just slashed prices on a bunch of its best smart TVs.

The best Motorola deals of February 2025: save big on foldable phones, flagships, and more
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Go Moto! Whether you need a budget phone or an innovative foldable, these are the best Motorola deals on the web today.

Get two years of our favorite wireless plan for only $35/month with this Visible deal
By Patrick Farmer published
Visible's back New members who join Visible and use the code CHAMP during checkout can save some serious cash on their first two years of wireless coverage.

Prime Day may be over, but the best flip phone of 2024 is still $100 OFF for a limited time — don't miss this deal
By Patrick Farmer published
What a surprise Prime Day ended last night but you can still preorder the Motorola Razr Plus (2024) for $100 under the retail price.

Shhh, don't tell Amazon — Prime Day 2024 is over, but these TOP 10+ Android deals have slipped through the cracks
By Patrick Farmer published
Last chance Whether you want a smartphone deal or a dirt-cheap tablet, these are the best leftover Prime Day deals available right now.

Last Call! These Prime Day 2024 Android TV deals are done in a few hours
By Patrick Farmer published
Major TV discounts We're gathering all of the best smart TV deals on the web into one guide, from simple, compact sets to feature-packed entertainment powerhouses.

Attention gamers! The RedMagic 9 Pro just quietly dropped to its lowest price ever, mere hours before Prime Day ends
By Patrick Farmer published
Game on! The RedMagic 9 Pro is one of our favorite Android phones for gaming, and Amazon just gave it its first major discount as part of Prime Day 2024.

Heartbreaking: those Sony headphones I bought a month ago are now 43% off during Prime Day
By Patrick Farmer published
Last chance! I bought a pair of Sony WH-1000XM4 a month ago on a whim, and while I love using them, this Prime Day deal has me questioning my decision-making skills.

I literally get paid to hunt down Android deals, and I'm collecting all my favorite Prime Day discounts LIVE
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Here we go!! Whether you want a sweet phone deal or a historic discount on a popular Android watch, we're gathering all of the best Prime Day deals LIVE.

Best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 deals of Prime Day 2024 — historic discounts, trade-in savings, and more
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Deals The Galaxy Z Fold 5 is here, but how can you order it? This guide will tell you what you need to know.

The best Prime Day Chromebook deals 2024 — discounts and what to expect from the Amazon sale
By Patrick Farmer last updated
More Chrome for less green Prime Day is well underway, so now's a great time to start looking for the right Chromebook deal.

I tracked down the BEST Google Pixel deals of Prime Day 2024 — score historic savings on the Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel Fold, and more
By Patrick Farmer published
The deals have landed Prime Day kicked off this morning, and we're already seeing a ton of historic deals on our favorite Google Pixel devices.

Don't wait for Prime Day, the best Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 deal is at Best Buy RIGHT NOW
By Patrick Farmer published
Preorder time! There are plenty of Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 deals going around, but this is why Best Buy's preorder promotion might just be the best.
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