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
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.
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.
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 2025
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.
Who needs Prime Day? Walmart JUST LAUNCHED a huge sale of its own — and it doesn't require a membership
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Sign me up. Walmart is taking on the competition with a sitewide sale event that's expected to knock up to 70% off the year's most popular tech.
My favorite Sony OLED TV just received a staggering 32% discount during Amazon Prime Day
By Patrick Farmer published
Making history As part of its sitewide Prime Day sale event, Amazon is carving a record-breaking 32% off this top-rated 65-inch OLED by Sony.
How to cancel Disney Plus
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Cancel it Disney Plus has progressively gotten more expensive, so many folks are looking to cancel their accounts. Here's how you can do it.
Not a joke: these Samsung smartwatches just crashed to RECORD LOW prices ahead of October Prime Day
By Patrick Farmer published
How is this possible Just a few days before Big Deal Days, Amazon is dropping major discounts on Samsung Galaxy smartwatches.
Does Mint Mobile allow you to upgrade to the Unlimited plan?
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Mint unlimited If your Mint Mobile plan keeps running out of data, you can upgrade it mid-cycle to a larger plan. You just have to pay the difference in cost.
Best wireless carrier in the U.S. 2025
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Choose wisely! Choosing the best wireless carrier for yourself and your family can be quite challenging. Here are some of the finest prepaid and postpaid options.
I just scored 50% OFF the Motorola Razr Plus (2023) and October Prime Day hasn't even started yet
By Patrick Farmer published
Can't beat that. Best Buy is currently slashing $500 off the Motorola Razr Plus (2023) when you activate the phone on its site. That's half off one of our favorite foldable phones from the past five years!
Best Boost Mobile phones 2025
By Patrick Farmer last updated
The best of Boost! Whether you're a new Boost customer or if you've been with them for years, you'll find the best Boost Mobile phones here.
Disney Plus: How to sign up, 2025 content guide, movies & more
By Keegan Prosser, Patrick Farmer last updated
TV shows and movies, galore Disney Plus is a giant streaming service with content from Marvel, the Star Wars Universe, and more, and now it's officially available in over 60 countries worldwide.
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