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.

10 reasons why this Philips 4K display is a must-buy at nearly 40% off

As you probably know, we tend to keep our daily deals budget-friendly. That's why you see so many batteries, chargers, and other accessories—we try to strike a delicate balance between finding things that you actually need and want to buy, and things that are affordable enough that you will buy.

But I'm throwing all of that out of the window for today's deal, because it's simply too good to pass up. This is the Philips Creator Series 4K display. It has a 27-inch frameless IPS panel, USB-C docking with 96W PD charging, a built-in KVM switch and tons of ports, a 4-year warranty, and it's currently at an all-time low price of $210.

Need a new wall charger? Grab the 65W Anker Nano II with three ports for just $30

If I were looking to purchase a new wall charger today, regardless of the use-case, I would pick up this Nano II from Anker. It's powerful and reliable enough to use as an every-day charger, it has both USB-C and USB-A ports for broad device compatibility, and its compact size and foldable plugs make it excellent for travel or storage. It also comes with an 18-month warranty, and it's currently on sale for just $30.

Yes, you should probably grab this 15.6″ portable display for just $57

I'm not in the business of telling folks how to spend their money, but if you were to ask me, "Cody, should I buy this monitor on sale for $57?" My answer would be yes. You are talking about a near-16" display that is thin and light and can be used for everything from a portable gaming screen to a backup Mac display.

The brand is BIGASUO, but you don't really need to know that. The reality is that these things are all made in a handful of factories, and dozens (hundreds?) of companies buy them and slap their sticker on them. All you need to know is that it has a 1080p panel, both USB-C and HDMI inputs, and it's just $57.

If I needed a new keyboard, I’d get this Keychron K6 on sale for $50

I’ve collected around a dozen keyboards over the past several years. I have two from Apple, two or three from Logitech, a Keychron, a Lemokey, and a few others from random brands. Needless to say, I don’t need a new keyboard, but if I did, this is the one I would get.

This is the Keychron K6 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard. It features hot-swappable Gateron G Pro Blue switches; it’s compatible with both Mac and Windows; and it can connect to up to three devices via Bluetooth. It also has a 65% layout, meaning it’s much more compact and portable than a full-sized keyboard, and right now it’s on sale for just $50.

Roots, GCX, Openvibe, and other apps to check out this weekend

Apps of the week

Welcome back to the weekend everyone! It's time for another Apps of the Week roundup! This week we have some great picks for you, including a powerful app that helps you control your screen time, a gift card exchange, and a universal client for all of your favorite non-Twitter social media apps. And as always, we've selected a great new game for you to check out.

SoonCall, Moimoi, Suno, and other apps to check out this weekend

Apps of the week

We are a little late, but we are here and ready to rock with this week's Apps of the Week roundup. This week we have some great picks for you, including a friendship tracker, a digital trophy maker, and an AI app that turns your music ideas into bangers. And as always, we've selected an awesome game for you to check out.

Get this 20W MagSafe battery pack with built-in kickstand for just $24

There is no shortage of MagSafe battery pack options these days, but if you are currently in the market for one, this is one of the better deals we've seen in a hot minute. It's by Baseus and it's a 5000mAh magnetic pack with 20W USB-C PD fast-charging and a built-in kickstand. It also comes in a bunch of colors, includes an impressive two-year warranty, and right now it's on sale for just $24.

Get this 30W USB-C car charger with retractable cables for just $12

Here is something you don't see everyday. It's a car charger, with not one, but two built-in USB-C cables, and it's currently 50% off. The cables are retractable, meaning they neatly tuck inside the charger when not in use, and they can fast-charge devices at up to 30W. Right now, you can pick up the Baseus Retractable Type C Car Charger for just $12.

Get this TP-Link HomeKit smart plug for just $10

We've seen some fantastic deals on smart plugs in recent years, but this might take the cake. Its TP-Link's Tapo Smart Plug Mini, and it's currently 50% off. The Tapo is UL-certified, connects via Wi-Fi, and is compatible with every major platform—including Apple's HomeKit. Get it while you can for just $10.

Get this Ring Video Doorbell for just $50 w/ Amazon Prime

Folks, Amazon Prime Day is nearly upon us, so expect to see a lot of Prime-exclusive deals over the next several weeks. If you're not a current member, you should sign up for a free 30-day trial, or heck, pay the $15 for a monthly subscription, and you're sure to make that back in savings. Today's deal knocks $50 off the Ring Video Doorbell, which features improved motion detection, 1080p video, and the option to use your existing wiring or go completely wireless.