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 Samsung laptops 2024
By Patrick Farmer last updated
A galaxy of choices Samsung may not make as many laptops as it used to, but it still has plenty of great options. Here are the best Samsung laptops to choose from.
The best Android phone for students now comes with 6 months of FREE wireless at Mint Mobile
By Patrick Farmer published
Back to school Bundle the purchase of the Google Pixel 8a with any six-month data plan at Mint Mobile and you'll score a $100 discount plus six additional months of service for free.
The best Visible phone plans, deals, and more: August 2024
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Visible savings Using Verizon's massive 5G and LTE network, Visible is a great carrier for someone who needs a lot of data for less cash. Here's everything you need to know.
I found the best back-to-school deals for Android users — see early discounts on tablets, TVs, smartphones, and more
By Patrick Farmer published
Campus-ready The summer break will be over before you know it, so make sure you're ready with one of the best back-to-school tech deals.
Best MVNO deals of August 2024: Is it time to switch?
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Cheap wireless Using an MVNO can already save you money on your phone bill, but these deals make your cheap wireless even cheaper.
There's another new streaming deal, but this time the bundle includes Hulu, Disney Plus, AND Max
By Patrick Farmer published
Take that, Netflix Here we go again: streaming giants Disney Plus, Hulu, and Max are working together to bring you another bundle offer, but this time it's actually a pretty good deal.
Best Buy launches HUGE summer sale — these are the top Android deals I'd buy right now
By Patrick Farmer published
Ends Sunday Best Buy just launched a huge summer sale and I've done the work of gathering all of the best discounts for Android fans.
Best Motorola phones 2024
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Hello Moto! Here are the best Motorola phones you should consider if you're planning to buy a new phone. From budget options to foldables, there are many choices.
The best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 deals of August 2024: up to $1,200 off with trade-in, free gift cards, and more
By Patrick Farmer published
The wait is over The Galaxy Z Fold 6 has landed, so where are all the deals? Don't worry folks, we've got you covered.
The best Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 deals of August 2024: free gift cards, trade-in offers, and more
By Patrick Farmer published
Don't flip out The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 finally hit store shelves today, but you might be surprised at the number of deals that are still available.
Samsung just launched a huge sale on smart TVs — but which of these deals are actually worth it?
By Patrick Farmer published
Black Friday in July Did you miss Prime Day? Fear not, Samsung has just slashed prices on a bunch of its best smart TVs.
Best smart locks for Google Home 2024
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Protect your home Smart locks are great tools for keeping your home safe, and if you've got a Google Assistant speaker, these can be controlled by just using your voice.
The best AT&T deals of August 2024 — Motorola Razr Plus for only $2.99/month, $1,000 off the S24 Ultra, and more
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Time to save One of the most popular wireless carriers in the country, AT&T is also home to some awesome smartphone deals. We've gathered some of our favorite active offers into this guide.
The best Motorola deals of August 2024: save big on foldable phones, flagships, and more
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Go Moto! Whether you need a budget phone or an innovative foldable, these are the best Motorola deals on the web today.
The best Verizon deals of August 2024, 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.
Get two years of our favorite wireless plan for only $35/month with this Visible deal
By Patrick Farmer published
Visible's back New members who join Visible and use the code CHAMP during checkout can save some serious cash on their first two years of wireless coverage.
Leftover Prime Day smartwatch deals — these discounted wearables are still available (for now)
By Patrick Farmer published
Time to save Prime Day may be over, but there are still plenty of deals available if you know where to look.
Prime Day may be over, but the best flip phone of 2024 is still $100 OFF for a limited time — don't miss this deal
By Patrick Farmer published
What a surprise Prime Day ended last night but you can still preorder the Motorola Razr Plus (2024) for $100 under the retail price.
The 17 best leftover Prime Day phone deals still live at Amazon — $100 off Razr Plus, free gift cards, and more!
By Patrick Farmer published
It's almost Prime time! Prime Day ended last night, but there are still a surprising amount of discounts still available.
Shhh, don't tell Amazon — Prime Day 2024 is over, but these TOP 10+ Android deals have slipped through the cracks
By Patrick Farmer published
Last chance Whether you want a smartphone deal or a dirt-cheap tablet, these are the best leftover Prime Day deals available right now.
Last Call! These Prime Day 2024 Android TV deals are done in a few hours
By Patrick Farmer published
Major TV discounts We're gathering all of the best smart TV deals on the web into one guide, from simple, compact sets to feature-packed entertainment powerhouses.
Best Prime Day tablet deals 2024 — dates confirmed, deals, and FAQ
By Patrick Farmer last updated
It's almost here! Amazon's Prime Day sale is well underway, and time's running out on your chance to get the best Prime Day tablet deals.
Attention gamers! The RedMagic 9 Pro just quietly dropped to its lowest price ever, mere hours before Prime Day ends
By Patrick Farmer published
Game on! The RedMagic 9 Pro is one of our favorite Android phones for gaming, and Amazon just gave it its first major discount as part of Prime Day 2024.
Heartbreaking: those Sony headphones I bought a month ago are now 43% off during Prime Day
By Patrick Farmer published
Last chance! I bought a pair of Sony WH-1000XM4 a month ago on a whim, and while I love using them, this Prime Day deal has me questioning my decision-making skills.
Best Prime Day NAS deals 2024 — Synology, TerraMaster, ASUSTOR, WD, and Seagate products get huge discounts
By Patrick Farmer published
Big storage, big savings Whether you're looking to buy budget NAS servers or enthusiast choices, we've rounded up the best products on sale during Amazon's Prime Day.