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
AT&T has already dropped the new Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) to $2.99/month — that's cheaper than a latte!
By Patrick Farmer published
Sweet! New and existing AT&T customers alike can buy the brand new Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) for only $2.99/month for a limited time. No trade-in required!
Best Buy is taking on Amazon with a HUGE weekend sale — here are the Android deals in my cart
By Patrick Farmer published
Best Buy it now, folks For the next three days, Best Buy is discounting a bunch of our favorite tech across its site. Here are some of our top picks.
Who needs Prime Day? The Motorola Razr Plus has already crashed to its lowest price EVER
By Patrick Farmer published
Historic savings Head to your favorite retailer and score a historic 35% off the unlocked Motorola Razr Plus, no strings attached.
Woaaah! This AT&T deal gives you the Google Pixel 8a for only $2.99 per month — how can they afford this?
By Patrick Farmer published
No joke Pick up the new Google Pixel 8a with an eligible service line and AT&T will drop the price of the phone to just $2.99 per month for 36 months, plus you can get the Pixel Watch 2 for free.
The best Meta Quest 2 deals of December 2024
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Save big on VR Finding a discounted Quest 2 headset used to be nearly impossible, but that's no longer the case.
Yes, you can really get a FREE Samsung Galaxy S24 with that new Verizon deal — here's how it works
By Patrick Farmer published
Keep it simple If you're sick of all the trade-in deals, check out this offer that gets you a FREE Galaxy S24 when you add an eligible line at Verizon.
Forget Prime Day, Best Buy just launched a MAJOR sale on Google Pixel phones and watches
By Patrick Farmer published
Pixel power! Best Buy just dropped a bounty of sweet deals on Pixel devices, with everything from smartphones to wearables seeing massive price cuts.
This new Verizon deal gets you a free Samsung Galaxy S23 OR a free smart TV for some reason — no trade-in required!
By Patrick Farmer published
S23 for me Verizon will give you a free Galaxy S23 when you add a line on the Unlimited Welcome, Unlimited Plus, or Unlimited Ultimate plan.
Heads up! This Samsung deal is carving $1,000 OFF one of the best OLED TVs on the market
By Patrick Farmer published
Go big or go home Head to Samsung today and you'll score a whopping 39% discount on the Class OLED S90C smart TV, one of the most highly-rated OLED TVs available today.
Leftover Memorial Day sales 2024: the top 5 deals UNDER $100 that are still available
By Patrick Farmer published
Best under $100 Memorial Day may be over, but there are still plenty of dirt-cheap tech deals if you know where to look.
Best Buy's Memorial Day sale is LIVE — top 18 deals you can buy right now
By Patrick Farmer published
Epic savings now Memorial Day is May 27th, but we're already on the hunt for great prices on Android-based tech.
Grab 50% OFF my favorite Samsung 4K TV during Amazon's Memorial Day sale — today only (probably)
By Patrick Farmer published
Don't wait Amazon's Memorial Day sale is slashing 50% off the QN90C Series smart TV from Samsung, knocking it down to its lowest price EVER.
Amazon's Memorial Day TV sale is live — here are the Top 5 deals I'd recommend for Android users
By Patrick Farmer published
Last minute savings Amazon's Memorial Day sale is still going strong, with a particular focus on smart TV discounts. Here are my top 5 favorites.
The best OnePlus 12 deals of December 2024 — how to buy the brand new flagship
By Patrick Farmer last updated
OnePlus savings The OnePlus 12 has landed, here's how you can buy your own for less than the retail price.
Our favorite phone of 2024 (so far) just scored a HUGE discount during Amazon's Memorial Day sale
By Patrick Farmer published
Historic savings Amazon's Memorial Day sale is slashing a straight $100 off the unlocked OnePlus 12, which is a first from the retailer.
Huge Samsung sale just launched — here are the TOP 10 deals I’d buy before Memorial Day
By Patrick Farmer published
Discover savings For one week only, Samsung is running a major sale on tech across the site, with a particular focus on daily flash deals.
Is Mint Mobile still owned by Ryan Reynolds?
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Carriers From late 2019 to March 2023, actor Ryan Reynolds had an ownership stake in Mint Mobile — but those days have (mostly) come to an end.
Who owns Mint Mobile?
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Is Ryan still around? Although Mint Mobile has used T-Mobile's network for years, it was only recently bought by the massive carrier.
What network does Mint Mobile run on?
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Get with Mint! Mint Mobile is a great prepaid carrier that handles billing in batches of multiple months at a time, but what network does it use?
Amazon kicks off Memorial Day sale early — here are the 5 deals I'd recommend now
By Patrick Farmer published
Party time Amazon just dropped a massive sitewide sale with particular attention towards tech. Here are our Top 5 discounts available today.
Heads up! Budget carrier Tello Mobile is now slashing prices on select Galaxy and Motorola phones
By Patrick Farmer published
Say hello to Tello From now through the end of the month, Tello will give you $50 off the already-affordable Moto G 5G (2023) or Samsung Galaxy A14 when you sign up for one of the carrier's pre-built plans.
Mint Mobile is slashing $100 off the Google Pixel 8a AND throwing in six months of free wireless — because why not?
By Patrick Farmer published
Woah! Google's latest midrange masterpiece has landed, and Mint Mobile is marking the occasion with this seriously compelling bundle deal.
The Garmin watch that we once called "the best runner's watch, period" has scored a MAJOR discount at Best Buy
By Patrick Farmer published
Run, don't walk Level up your fitness game for less cash with the discounted Garmin Forerunner 955, a rugged smartwatch with a ton of personalized guidance for new runners and experienced athletes alike.
The OnePlus 12 FINALLY gets a real discount at Best Buy — score up to $200 off with this early Memorial Day deal
By Patrick Farmer published
Sign me up. Best Buy is dropping a historic discount on the OnePlus 12, one of our favorite phones released so far this year.
Another new Mint Mobile deal just dropped — get some FREE streaming with your dirt-cheap wireless
By Patrick Farmer published
Just keeps getting better. Join Mint Mobile with ANY of their data plans and only pay $15 per month for three months. They'll also give you six months of Paramount Plus streaming, just for kicks.
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