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.

Everything you need to know about Apple’s WWDC keynote

Cody Lee ∙ June 10, 2013

Well, that’s all folks. Apple’s highly anticipated WWDC keynote has come, and gone. All announcements have been made, all new software and products have been unveiled, and now the day is coming to a close.

A lot has happened in the last 10 hours, with a new version of Mac OS X, iOS and new Macs all making an appearance during today’s event. And we understand that it might have been difficult to keep track of it all, so we’ve put together this awesome roundup of everything important that happened today...

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Apple makes Bing Siri’s default search engine

Cody Lee ∙ Updated March 18, 2016

"The enemy of my enemy, is my friend." That proverb seems fitting for the new Bing partnership Apple announced today, which sees Microsoft's lackluster search engine tapped as the default search engine for the snarky digital assistant Siri.

The entire audience went silent during the keynote this morning, as Apple's SVP of Internet software and services Eddy Cue announced that new in iOS 7, Siri will be able to respond to queries with integrated Bing web search results...

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24 iOS 7 features Apple didn’t talk about today

Cody Lee ∙ June 10, 2013

Apple showed off a lot of cool new features in iOS 7 this morning. There's the anti-theft measure, called Activation Lock, and 'iOS in the Car,’ which lets users mirror their iPhone screens on in-car displays. And don't forget about the new iTunes Radio.

But there's also a lot of stuff in iOS 7 that Apple didn't talk about today, due to time limitations and other restrictions. And looking at this slide behind Tim Cook at the end of the keynote, there's at least 24 features that weren't mentioned today...

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You can now watch the full WWDC 2013 keynote

Cody Lee ∙ Updated January 26, 2016

Folks who missed Apple's WWDC keynote this morning, or would just like to watch it again, will be happy to hear that Apple has just posted the full video online for your streaming pleasure. Obviously, you can read everything you need to know about today's event right here on iDB. But if you have the time, the video is definitely worth watching...

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Watch the iOS 7 intro video here

Cody Lee ∙ June 10, 2013

About halfway through Apple's keynote today, Craig Federighi brought Tim Cook back up onstage for one of the biggest reveals in the company's history. It was the moment everyone had been waiting for: the preview of Apple's biggest iOS refresh to date, iOS 7.

Rather than jump right into listing new features and improvements, Apple chose to introduce the new software with a hardware-like introduction video featuring Jony Ive talking against a white background. And in case you missed it, Apple just posted it online...

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App Store gets auto updates and more in iOS 7

Cody Lee ∙ June 10, 2013

Folks hoping that Apple would make some changes to the dark-themed App Store in iOS 7 will be happy to hear their wish has come true. In line with the rest of the UI design changes in the new software, App Store is now flat, white and easier to read.

In addition to the makeover, the App Store also receives several enhancements in iOS 7. Perhaps the most compelling change is the fact that users can now opt to have their applications automatically updated. Keep reading for more on the update...

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Siri gets a makeover, new features and improvements in iOS 7

Cody Lee ∙ Updated July 8, 2013

Apple's system-wide overhaul in iOS 7 brings a new look to everyone's favorite snarky digital assistant. Siri gets a complete makeover in the update with a new UI, new animations, and more realistic-sounding voice samples—now available in both male and female voices.

In addition to the redesign, Siri also gets a handful of new features and other improvements. Phil Schiller says that it's smarter, with faster responses, in-app Bing search results and links to Twitter, and deeper vehicle integration for automakers to take advantage of...

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iOS 7 features an all new mobile Safari

Cody Lee ∙ June 10, 2013

Among the many changes in iOS 7 is a completely revamped mobile Safari app. The browser, which has long been the subject of user criticism, has been given a complete UI makeover and a slew of new features.

The first thing you'll see when you load up the new mobile Safari is a new Home page with all of your favorite and recently visited websites (very similar to OS X version). Then once you select a page, you'll see...

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Apple introduces iOS 7

Cody Lee ∙ June 10, 2013

Tim Cook and company just took the wraps off of the next version of its mobile operating system, iOS 7. And as expected, it's by far the biggest update to the platform since the original iPhone launched back in 2007.

What's different? Everything. In line with previous reports and speculation, Apple has completely redesigned the OS from the ground up with an all new user interface and a slew of new features. And honestly, it looks amazing...

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Apple introduces new MacBook Air, previews stunning new Mac Pro

Cody Lee ∙ June 10, 2013

We had a feeling that Apple was going to be showing off some new Mac hardware today. And it did. After giving a preview of the new OS X Mavericks update, Craig Federighi brought up Apple's marketing head Phil Schiller to talk about some new Macs.

First up, Schiller showed off some updated MacBook Airs. As expected, they're sporting Intel's new Haswell processors and other internal improvements that Apple says give it "all-day" battery life. Details on the Air and the stunning new MacBook Pro coming up...

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