There are only a few things certain in life: death, taxes, and an Apps of the Week roundup on the weekend! This week we have some great selections for you, including a podcast player with a social twist, an AI app that will read your emails to you, and a new calendar/task manager. And as always, we've selected a fun new game for you to check out.
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.Anker’s hit magnetic battery pack with built-in kickstand is back down to $40
The Anker MagGo battery pack for iPhone was one of the most popular accessories of 2023. It has this super thin design, strong magnets that connect with MagSafe, a USB-C port, and a built-in kickstand that allows you to binge your favorite shows or play games while you charge. It'll typically cost you $50 or more, but today it's on sale for just $40.
The Eufy P2 Pro Wi-Fi smart scale is 50% off right now
Earlier this month, Amazon had this scale on sale for $45 as part of a Lightning deal, but today you can get it even cheaper. It's the Eufy P2 Pro smart scale, and it has Wi-Fi connectivity for automatic data syncing, it tracks 16 body measurements, it's compatible with Apple Health and other applications, and right now you can pick one (or several) up for just $41.
Get a 2-pack of 6.6ft braided 100W USB-C cables for just $5
This is just one of those deals that is nearly impossible to pass up: Amazon has a 2-pack of USB-C charging cables on sale at a ridiculously low price. The cables are six and a half feet long, so you can use your phone in bed while it charges, they are nylon braided for added durability, and they can fast-charge at up to 100W. Now they aren't great for data, and they don't support video, but honestly neither of these things are deal-breakers when you can get 2 of these cables for $5.
This palm-sized 10000mAh USB-C power bank is 65% off right now
Don't let the tiny size of the Zendure power bank fool you. It has a 20W USB-C PD port, a USB-A port, and 10000mAh battery capacity. It's small enough to fit in your pocket, yet powerful enough to keep your iPhone going for a long weekend, and right now it's available for an all-time low $15.
Act now and get $15 off Logitech’s MX Master 3S for Mac wireless mouse
I've been using a Logitech MX Master (2S) for years now, and I'm a huge fan. The ergonomics are perfect, the scrolling is smooth, the battery lasts forever, and of course the accuracy is always on point. The only real downside to the mouse is that it's expensive—it typically retails for $100. But today, you can grab the latest MX Master 3S for Mac at a solid 15% discount.
This ESR 10000mAh magnetic battery pack w/ kickstand is down to $34
As an iPhone user, I am always on the lookout for deals on MagSafe-friendly battery packs. These magnetic power banks can attach to the back of the iPhone, and wirelessly charge it, so you can continue to use the handset while it powers up. Typically, they only have about 5000mAh capacity, meaning you'll be lucky to get one full recharge out of them, but this one from ESR has double that, a built-in kickstand, and today it's down to an all-time low price.
Arcush, Brisk, Infinity Shortcuts, and other apps to check out this weekend
It's the weekend folks! That means another work week is in the books, and it's time for another edition of our Apps of the Week roundup. This week we have some awesome picks for you including a well-designed daily planner, a cold plunge companion, and a library for Shortcuts. And as always, we've selected a fun new game for you to check out.
This powerful 12-in-1 desktop docking station is $65 off right now
When you need more than a USB-C hub or dongle to add ports and functionality to your desktop setup, you get something like this: The Anker PowerExpand 12-in-1 docking station. It has an upright, standalone design for heat dissipation, tons of USB A and C ports, both Ethernet and HDMI ports, and right now we have a coupon code that knocks 55% off the price.
The amFilm deal that gives you two glass iPhone screen protectors for $5 is back!
We like the the amFilm OneTouch as a reliable budget option for tempered glass iPhone screen protectors. They're easy to install, they're super durable, and they're just .33mm thick. We named them in our buyer's guide to the best iPhone 15 screen protectors, and today you can pick up a 2-pack for just $5 using the promo code below.
This 7-in-1 USB hub with HDMI and 100W USB-C PD port is just $16
Your laptop simply doesn't have enough ports to reach its full potential, so we are sharing this deal on the Baseus 7-in-1 USB hub to try and help you fix that. The docking station features a USB-C PD port, an HDMI port, a card reader, and 3 USB ports, and right now it's on sale for just $16.
Memoru, HEY Calendar, Clear Lists 2, and other apps to check out this weekend
It's the freakin' weekend everybody, and you know what that means! It's time for another Apps of the Week roundup. This might be my favorite of the year thus far, with a unique flashcard app, a calendar app built around how humans think, and the long-awaited version 2 release of my favorite todo app. And as always, we've selected a fun game for you to check out.