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
Best Android phones under $200 in 2024
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Two Benjamins' worth! Take a look at some of the best Android phones under $200, which offer everything from big batteries to years of software updates.
Best unlimited data plans 2024: Verizon, Mint Mobile, and beyond
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Go unlimited! Here are the best unlimited data plans available out there. Whether you want to go with a mainstream carrier or an MVNO, there are lots of options.
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.
I write about wireless carriers for a living, and these are the cheap data plans that I'd recommend
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Affordable data! Here are some of the best cheap data plans you can get, from both prepaid and mainstream carriers. Apart from data, these plans include a lot more.
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.
The best Mint Mobile deals and plans of November 2024 — free wireless, bundle discounts, and more
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Minty savings! Mint Mobile has always been touted as an affordable alternative to the traditional wireless carrier. Here are some ways you can make that cheap plan even cheaper.
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.
Best prepaid SIM Cards for U.S. travelers and tourists 2024
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Travel in comfort With the best prepaid SIM cards for U.S. travelers and tourists, you'll be connected with your family and friends, wherever you are in the country.
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 2024
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!
October Prime Day Meta Quest deals 2024 — Quest 3 discounts, accessories, and last-minute deals
By Patrick Farmer last updated
A Quest for savings Thinking about buying a new VR headset this fall? Here's everything we know about Meta Quest deals during October Prime Day 2024.
October Prime Day Amazon Alexa Deals 2024 — up to 58% off smart home devices available NOW
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Hello, Alexa? October Prime Day deals started October 8th, and Amazon has dropped a bunch of smart home deals that you shouldn't miss.
Samsung brings the fight to Prime Day with $700 OFF The Frame TV — plus get a FREE soundbar, because why not?
By Patrick Farmer published
Amazon can't touch this If you're interested in The Frame series of smart TVs, Samsung is matching Amazon's Prime Day discount AND throwing in a free soundbar for good measure.
Best Buy's anti-Prime Day sale enters its second (and last) day — these are the TOP 10 deals I'd buy before it's too late
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Best Buy it now As if Amazon's Big Deal Days sale wasn't enough, Best Buy has just launched a massive anti-Prime Day event to challenge its biggest retail rival.
These Sony headphones are one of my most prized possessions, and now they're 43% OFF for October Prime Day
By Patrick Farmer published
XM4 4ever I use the Sony WH-1000XM4 just about every day, and there's never been a better time to buy a pair for yourself.
Last chance! Prime Day has dropped the LG C4 OLED TV to its lowest price EVER — but you're running out of time
By Patrick Farmer last updated
OLED savings Big Deal Days is officially here and Amazon is already slashing prices on the popular C4 Series of OLED smart TVs.
Need a phone upgrade? Now is the best time to buy the OnePlus 12 and OnePlus Open
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Major savings await Need a new phone? The OnePlus 12 is down to its lowest price yet.
OMG! I scored 25% off the Samsung Galaxy S24 during October Prime Day — can we just cancel Black Friday this year?
By Patrick Farmer published
Savings for days My favorite compact phone just crashed to a record low price during Amazon's Big Deal Days sale event, making me question the very idea of Christmas shopping in November.
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