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 Buy launches HUGE smartwatch and Fitbit sale, just in time for Mother's Day — check out my top 5 deals
By Patrick Farmer published
Mega savings Best Buy is kicking off the month of May with a massive sale on Galaxy smartwatches and Fitbits, including a few of our all-time favorites. Here are five of my top picks.
The best Mother's Day tech deals 2024 — save hundreds on wearables, flagship phones, and more
By Patrick Farmer published
Celebrate mom Shopping for the tech-savvy mother in your life? We've gathered all of best Android-based tech deals into one guide.
Need some dirt cheap wireless? This Tracfone deal is dropping phone plans to as low as $12/month when you buy a year
By Patrick Farmer published
No contract, no problem The versatile MVNO carrier Tracfone is now slashing up to 20% off your phone bill when you pay for wireless service in advance.
The flagship-killing OnePlus 12R just scored a historic discount during Best Buy's Flash Sale — ends Sunday!!
By Patrick Farmer published
The challenger is here Best Buy just launched a sitewide weekend sale that carves a never-before-seen $70 off the OnePlus 12R.
This Pixel phone was truly iconic, and now it's 46% OFF at Amazon, no strings attached
By Patrick Farmer published
Pro savings Amazon is quietly slashing 46% off the Google Pixel 7 Pro, a feature-packed flagship that we once called the best Android phone that money can buy.
This hidden Visible deal could drop your phone bill to ONLY $15 per month — just use this promo code
By Patrick Farmer published
Sick savings! Visible just launched a deal that'll save you $10 per month on your phone bill for three months when you use this promo code.
Best Buy just launched a massive sale on Android phones — these are the 10 deals I wouldn't sleep on
By Patrick Farmer published
Bring it on Best Buy has quietly launched a massive sale on Android-friendly devices, so we've collected 10 of our favorite deals into this guide.
Best Buy's Spring Sale just dropped the Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus back to its LOWEST price ever — that's no typo, folks
By Patrick Farmer published
Balanced savings Best Buy is currently slashing $150 off both storage configurations of the Galaxy S24 Plus, no strings attached.
Best Buy is giving away FREE gift cards when you buy the Samsung Galaxy A35 5G — save up to $140 with activation
By Patrick Farmer published
Already?! The Galaxy A35 5G just hit store shelves on April 18th, and yet you can already find some major deals if you know where to look.
Amazon launches huge sale on Fire streaming devices — these are the deals I'd buy
By Patrick Farmer published
Fire deals! Amazon is randomly slashing prices on a wide variety of streaming devices, with up to 40% in savings up for grabs.
My favorite cheap tablet is suddenly cheaper than it's EVER BEEN at Amazon — no strings attached
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Woah! Months before Prime Day, Amazon is already slashing a record-breaking 27% off the Galaxy Tab A9 Plus, Android Central's pick for the best cheap tablet.
Best Earth Day deals 2024 — your sustainable tech shopping guide
By Patrick Farmer published
Green deals! Earth Day is April 22nd, so a ton of online retailers are discounting their sustainable tech and refurbished devices. These are the best deals we've found so far.
Visible announces new annual plans — our favorite cheap wireless carrier is about to get even cheaper
By Patrick Farmer published
Pay early and save Starting in May, Visible will begin offering annual plans to customers who want to pay for a full year of wireless in advance.
The best refurbished phone deals of January 2025
By Patrick Farmer published
Good as new Earth Day is April 22nd and we're preparing for the big day by gathering all of the best refurbished phone deals from across the web.
The Motorola phone that we called 'fantastic' and 'flagship-level' is selling for only $250 at Best Buy today
By Patrick Farmer published
Another record discount Best Buy is currently slashing $150 off the Moto G Stylus 5G (2023), a midrange masterpiece that features a built-in stylus and some great-for-the-price specs.
You can apparently get the new Galaxy A15 for JUST $99 with this Straight Talk wireless deal — no trade-in required
By Patrick Farmer published
Not a typo Bundle the purchase of the new Samsung Galaxy A15 5G with an eligible Straight Talk wireless plan and you'll get the phone for just under a Benjamin.
Last chance! Get a FREE 65-inch Samsung TV before the preorder deal ends
By Patrick Farmer published
Is this a joke? Samsung is giving away free 65-inch smart TVs to anyone who preorders one of the new 2024 models before April 11th.
My favorite cheap Android phone is currently 50% OFF at Best Buy, months before Prime Day
By Patrick Farmer published
Major savings Best Buy is currently carving up to 50% off the unlocked OnePlus Nord N30, one of Android Central's favorite cheap phones (for now).
Budget carrier TextNow launches a lineup of unlimited plans — starting at just $0.99!
By Patrick Farmer published
Talk n text your way TextNow is the best alternative carrier that you've never heard of, with a variety of super low-cost options for folks who don't mind ads.
The 'gorgeous' OnePlus Pad just scored a major discount — get 17% off at Amazon today
By Patrick Farmer published
Finally! If you're looking for a tablet with a beautiful display, the OnePlus Pad is the right choice, especially when you pair it with a 17% discount.
The best Meta Quest 2 deal on the web today comes with over $150 of free stuff — I'm not joking
By Patrick Farmer published
VR savings Grab a Meta Quest 2 headset from Best Buy and the retailer will hook you up with free headphones, a streaming service subscription, and more.
Amazon's Big Spring Sale is over, but you can STILL grab these 20+ leftover deals if you act fast
By Patrick Farmer published
Leftover deals! The Big Spring Sale has officially ended, but Amazon appears to have missed the memo on these 22 tech deals.
Amazon follows its Spring Sale with a bounty of Echo smart speaker deals — up to 43% off!
By Patrick Farmer published
From Pop to Dot. Amazon's Spring Sale is officially over, but there are still a ton of smart speaker deals available. Here are a few we recommend.
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