Cody Lee

Cody Lee, iDownloadBlog.com’s longest-serving Editor, joined the site in 2008. He specializes in uncovering the best deals on Apple products, apps, and accessories. With years of experience in technology journalism, Cody helps readers save money while staying informed about the latest trends and updates in the Apple ecosystem. Cody’s history with smartphones goes almost as far back as he does. As the son of a Nokia employee, he was exposed early on to handsets like the N91 and the Communicator. He has since been involved in nearly every aspect of the mobile phone industry. While going to college, he worked at a Nokia factory, building handsets, and later moved on to a sales position at a major wireless carrier.

This mini smart plug with energy monitoring is just $11

Did you know you can turn your home into a smart home for less than $15? Well, sort of. Meet the Kasa Smart Plug Mini. It connects to your wireless network, so all you have to do is plug it into your outlet, and then plug in a lamp, fan, space heater or other device, and you'll be able to remotely control it. You can use voice commands, set a custom schedule, and monitor its energy output, and right now you can do it all for just $11.

Get double the power for just $23 with this crazy MagSafe power bank deal

We've featured this battery pack before when it was on sale in the low $30s, so it's essentially a must-buy at this price. It's the Baseus for MagSafe Portable Charger, and it's a magnetic power bank that has a 10000mAh capacity—which is double of what we usually see in these batteries, a 20W USB-C port for wired charging, and right now you can snag one (or several) for just $23.

Up your EDC game with this awesome 8-in-1 Gerber multi-tool deal

I'm secretly a huge EDC nerd, and for those unfamiliar with the term, it stands for Every Day Carry, and it's essentially a catch-all term for the cool/handy items you carry with you on a daily basis. This includes everything from wallets to flashlights, and of course multi-tools like this one from Gerber. The Gerber Gear Armbar Drive is a popular item in the EDC community thanks to its small size, sturdy construction, and bevy of onboard tools, and right now it's on sale for just $30.

Mymind, JUSTYell!, Card Buddy, and other apps to check out this weekend

Apps of the week

It's the weekend again people, and you know what that means: it's time for another edition of our Apps of the Week roundup! This week we have some great picks for you including an AI-infused bookmark client, an anonymous social app for venting, and a card-based mind-mapper. And as always, we've selected a fun new game for you to check out!

Unleash your creativity with this highly rated iPhone tripod for just $20

Whether you've been wanting to start your own TikTok or YouTube channel, or you just want a more convenient way to document trips and other life events, this deal is for you. It's the Eucos 62" tripod for iPhone. It features a durable 2-in-1 design that can be used as a tripod or selfie stick, a cradle that can rotate and bend in virtually any direction, a wireless remote, a 1-year warranty, and right now it's on sale for just $20.