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 kicks off HUGE TechFest sale event — here are the top 10 deals that no Android user should miss
By Patrick Farmer published
My Top 10 Best Buy has just launched TechFest, a sitewide sale event with some of the best deals I've seen since Black Friday.

Visible and Mint Mobile are both carving $400 OFF the Google Pixel 9 — but which carrier deal is best?
By Patrick Farmer published
That's 50% off! Both Visible and Mint Mobile are currently dropping 50% off the Pixel 9 when you pay for a year of wireless in advance, but which deal should you choose?

How to get a FREE Meta Quest 3S with this Verizon internet deal — yes, it's real
By Patrick Farmer published
Woah! Sign up for Verizon's 5G Home Plus internet plan and you could get the popular VR headset for free.

This Mint Mobile sale is slashing up to 50% off Android phones, but you're running out of time
By Patrick Farmer published
Act fast! Mint Mobile has a bunch of Android flagship phones on sale, but are the discounts about to expire?

Best Mint Mobile phones 2025
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Save with Mint Mobile! With these best Mint Mobile phones, you'll be able to enjoy all the benefits offered by the T-Mobile MVNO, complete with nationwide 5G connectivity.

Does Mint Mobile have a free trial?
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Free 5G? Yes, please! Mint Mobile is one of the most popular alternative carriers around, and they currently offer a free trial so you can try their service with zero risk.

The best Mint Mobile deals and plans of March 2025 — 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.

New Verizon deal drops the Galaxy S25 Ultra to the price of a cup of coffee every month — no trade-in required!
By Patrick Farmer published
No way For a limited time, Verizon is carving $1,119.99 off the super-powered Galaxy S25 Ultra when you add a line with the Unlimited Ultimate plan.

The best Verizon deals of March 2025, plus the ultimate plan guide
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Deals Whether you're trading in an old device or adding a new line, you can save loads of money with the Verizon phone deals found in this guide.

You can grab the Galaxy Z Flip 6 for as low as $399.99 from Samsung, this week only — here's how
By Patrick Farmer published
Don't flip This week only, you can claim up to $700 of trade-in credit when you buy the Galaxy Z Flip 6, but it gets even better.

Pro tip - skip the new iPhone and score 25% OFF the Google Pixel 9 at Best Buy, no strings attached!
By Patrick Farmer published
Epic A $200 straight discount on the Google Pixel 9 wasn't on my bingo card this week, but I'm not complaining.

I just found a sneaky way to get $600 OFF the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 — no trade-in required
By Patrick Farmer published
Straight $$$ Buy the Galaxy Z Fold 6 256GB in White and you can get a straight $600 discount during the Discover Samsung Spring Sale.

The best Samsung Galaxy S25 deals of March 2025 — huge trade-in savings, storage upgrades, and more
By Patrick Farmer last updated
S25 is live The Samsung Galaxy S25 series is here, and I'm collecting all of the best deals from across the web.

Samsung kicks off HUGE Spring Sale — here are all the Android deals that you should consider
By Patrick Farmer published
Spring has sprung This week only! Save up to $1,000 on Galaxy smartphones, tablets, wearables, and more during Samsung's Spring Sale.

Best Android phones under $400 in 2025
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Save your money! Check out some of the best Android phones under $400 you can get. These devices offer long software support, fast charging, and a whole lot more.

Samsung is still running these Galaxy S25 deals, but you're almost out of time
By Patrick Farmer published
Last chance! Samsung's official Galaxy S25 deals are likely to expire on March 1st, so jump on these deals while you still can.

The RedMagic 10 Pro is a mobile gaming BEAST, and it just scored its first major discount at Amazon
By Patrick Farmer published
Game on The RedMagic 10 Pro just received its first major discount at Amazon, and mobile gamers should take note.

Heads up, runners! The Garmin Forerunner 945 just scored a 50% discount during Walmart's Spring Sale
By Patrick Farmer published
Hurry! Walmart is currently slashing a straight $299.99 off the price of Garmin's Forerunner 945, one of our favorite smartwatches for runners.

Is this a joke? Amazon carves a record-smashing 53% OFF the TicWatch Pro 5 for a limited time
By Patrick Farmer published
Wow! Amazon is currently dropping over 50% off the price of the TicWatch Pro 5, transforming it into a budget wearable for the masses.

This 'incredibly gorgeous' flagship is now just $399.99 at Amazon — but is 2023's Motorola Edge Plus still worth it?
By Patrick Farmer published
Moto savings Amazon is selling the unlocked Motorola Edge Plus (2023) with a 43% discount, but how does the last-gen flagship hold up in 2025?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro is still chilling at its lowest-ever price — but how much longer can it last?
By Patrick Farmer published
Last chance! Best Buy and Amazon are still selling the unlocked Pixel 9 Pro at a $200 discount, but the leftover Presidents' Day is likely to disappear soon.

Who needs Prime Day? The Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Pro just crashed to its lowest price EVER at Amazon
By Patrick Farmer published
Woah! Looking to buy a Samsung laptop? Check out this deal that carves nearly 50% off one of our favorite Galaxy devices.

Is this a typo? The Amazfit GTR 3 Pro is currently 33% OFF at Amazon, totally clobbering its Black Friday price
By Patrick Farmer published
No strings Head to Amazon right now and you'll score a whopping 33% discount on the Amazfit GTR 3 Pro, a last-gen smartwatch that still holds up today.
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