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

That's not a typo: you can already carve over $1,000 OFF the Galaxy S25 Ultra with Samsung's preorder deal
By Patrick Farmer published
It's time The Galaxy S25 series has arrived, and this preorder deal on the S25 Ultra is breaking all the rules.

Forget the S25, the Google Pixel 9 just scored a Black Friday discount at Best Buy
By Patrick Farmer published
Quick! The Pixel 9 is an excellent flagship with AI features and some of the best cameras around, and now you can grab your own with a $250 no-strings discount.

Ends tomorrow! Claim up to $1,250 off the Galaxy S25 series before the phones are even announced
By Patrick Farmer last updated
This is a no-brainer Sign up for Samsung's Galaxy Reserve program with just your name and email address and you'll get a $50 credit, no strings attached.

Best Buy wants to give you 100 bucks for buying the OnePlus 13R — here's how it works
By Patrick Farmer published
Take my money! Buy the unlocked OnePlus 13R from Best Buy and you'll get a free $100 gift card, no strings attached!

The Galaxy S24 lineup suddenly scores major discounts at Best Buy, days before Samsung Unpacked is set to kick off
By Patrick Farmer published
Why wait? The Galaxy S25 is set to be revealed next week, but if you don't want to wait, you can get up to $300 off the Galaxy S24 series when you buy unlocked at Best Buy.

Samsung reboots its trade-in program for Galaxy phones, and this one detail is an absolute game-changer
By Patrick Farmer published
Samsung has transformed its trade-in program so you no longer need to make a purchase to receive loads of money back.

The best OnePlus 13 and 13R deals of January 2025
By Patrick Farmer last updated
It's here The OnePlus 13 has finally been released in the United States, and I'm actively gathering all of the best deals into this guide.

Heads up! The Meta Quest 3S just got its first major discount of 2025
By Patrick Farmer published
Game on Retailers across the web are currently carving $50 off the Meta Quest 3S, but how long will it last?

Will the Samsung Galaxy S24 get a price drop when the Galaxy S25 launches?
By Patrick Farmer last updated
S25 news The Galaxy S25 is likely to be unveiled in January, what does that mean for the Samsung Galaxy S24 lineup?

This flagship was a watershed moment for Android phones — and now it's 40% OFF at Best Buy
By Patrick Farmer published
The return of the king Remember the Google Pixel 8 Pro? Well, the nearly-perfect 2023 device has returned with a whopping $400 discount at Best Buy.

Why wait for the S25 when you can score up to $950 OFF the Galaxy S24 Ultra right now?
By Patrick Farmer published
Woah! Pick up the Galaxy S24 Ultra from Samsung and you'll score up to $750 of trade-in credit alongside $200 of instant savings.

One of the country's best wireless plans is getting a HUGE discount for 25 months (but you'll need this promo code)
By Patrick Farmer published
Sign me up Join Visible wireless on the popular Visible Plus plan and you'll enjoy a whopping 25 months of service for only $30 per month when you use this code.

The Galaxy Watch Ultra has crashed back to its lowest price EVER, making Black Friday look like a joke
By Patrick Farmer published
Act fast! The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra has just scored a 35% discount at Amazon, totally clobbering the deals we saw during Black Friday.

Samsung releases its newest smartphone with a 50% discount (and it's not the one you think)
By Patrick Farmer published
The best for less Samsung has just released the Galaxy A16 5G in the United States, and you can already make the super-cheap phone even cheaper with a trade-in.

Best Buy really wants to give you $100 to buy the OnePlus 13 — here's why you should consider it
By Patrick Farmer published
Don't wait The OnePlus 13 is making waves across the internet, and Best Buy is trying to earn your business through $100 gift cards.

I tracked down the best Samsung Galaxy S24 deals of January 2025 — free phones, up to $1,200 off the S24 Ultra, and much more
By Patrick Farmer last updated
S24 deals The S25 series is soon to be revealed, which means the Galaxy S24 deals are really heating up.

Forget the S25, you can still score $400 OFF the Google Pixel 9 with this leftover holiday deal
By Patrick Farmer published
That's not a typo Pick up the Google Pixel 9 from Mint Mobile and you'll score a whopping 50% off the phone AND 50% off a year of Unlimited wireless service. That's not a typo.

YouTube TV: Everything you need to know
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Cut that cable YouTube TV offers the ultimate streaming experience, with over 100 live channels and no hidden fees or contracts whatsoever.

Best smart displays 2025
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Ask and you shall see Smart speakers are fine for music, but for video, controls, and everything else, you'll want only the best smart displays.

Samsung is celebrating the New Year by carving $1,200 OFF the Galaxy Z Fold 6 — so what's the catch?
By Patrick Farmer published
Sign me up 2025 is here, and Samsung is marking the occasion by offering up to $1,200 of trade-in credit when you buy one of its most popular phones.

Welcome the new year with these 15 leftover holiday deals — major savings on phones, tablets, wearables, and more
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Tech the halls! The holiday season is here, and we've gathered all of the best deals on Android devices into this guide, from smartphones to watches.

Christmas is over, but this Boxing Day deal might give you up to $750 OFF the Galaxy Z Flip 6 — here's how it works
By Patrick Farmer published
Don't Flip out Interested in the Galaxy Z Flip 6? This after-Christmas deal from Samsung might drop the phone to as low as $349.99.

Surprise! A last-minute Christmas deal is dropping over 60% OFF these noise-cancelling earbuds from JBL (no kidding)
By Patrick Farmer published
Listen up! Dig out those gift cards and get the JBL Tune Beam for only $39 during Walmart's Christmas sale.

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold suddenly scores a shocking discount at Amazon (and yes, it'll arrive by Christmas)
By Patrick Farmer published
Foldable savings! Pardon the urgency, but if you're planning to buy an Android phone for Christmas, you better hurry. Fortunately, there's no shortage of great deals to choose from.
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