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.

Sick of the arguing, judge orders Apple-Samsung lawyers to meet

Cody Lee ∙ August 13, 2012

It's been a long two weeks for US District Court Judge Lucy Koh, who is currently presiding over the high-profile Apple-Samsung trial. On top of the usual court arguments, it's been filled with nonstop bickering between the attorneys of both parties.

And Koh says she tired of it. In a new order, filed late yesterday afternoon, the Judge said that she was disappointed by the efforts to meet and confer on final jury instructions, and that she wanted lead trial counsel from sides to meet in person...

Claimed photos of new iPhone’s motherboard surface

Cody Lee ∙ Updated January 25, 2016

Surprise, more photos of leaked next-generation iPhone parts have surfaced. Over the past few days we've seen images of what are believed to be the battery and dock connector of Apple's next smartphone. And now this.

New pictures of a purported next-gen iPhone piece have popped up online this evening. This time, the component in the photos is said to be the motherboard of the upcoming handset...

Nito Installer released for jailbroken ATVs

Cody Lee ∙ Updated January 25, 2016

The jailbroken Apple TV community has been awfully quiet as of late. There still hasn't been any news on the ATV3 jailbreak, and there may never be, and innovation on the ATV2 front has sort of stalled.

Until today, that is. Kevin Bradley, better known as nitoTV, has released a new utility for jailbroken Apple TVs called nito Installer. The app makes installing software on hacked ATVs easier than ever before...

Turn your iPad into a hardcover book with eBook Jackets

Cody Lee ∙ Updated April 10, 2018

Here's another Kickstarter project that has made a name for itself by blowing past its funding goal. Out of Print's eBook Jackets are essentially hard cover book cases for your iPad.

The cases are customizable, and comparatively inexpensive. So if you own an iPad, either second or third generation, and use it to read eBooks, you might want to check this out...

Again, why you should never buy an iPad in a parking lot

Cody Lee ∙ Updated October 11, 2018

Craigslist is arguably one of the web's most popular destinations for folks looking to buy stuff at a bargain. A virtual garage sale of sorts, one can find anything from furniture to exercise equipment.

Of course, you can also find electronics on Craigslist — Apple products even. But as we've said before, you should always be wary of buying Apple gear in a parking lot. And again, here's why...

Apple offered to license its portfolio of patents to Samsung in 2010

Cody Lee ∙ Updated April 10, 2018

The high-profile patent trial between Apple and Samsung has exposed some pretty interesting intel on both companies. But the information brought to light tonight might be the best yet.

According to some new court filings, executives from the two tech heavyweights met in hopes of reaching a settlement back in 2010. And Apple actually offered Samsung a licensing deal...

Smarter Stand makes your Smart Cover smarter

Cody Lee ∙ August 10, 2012

If you have an iPad, and a Smart Cover for that iPad, then that makes you the perfect candidate for the Smarter Stand. The tiny accessory, composed of 2 clips, promises to turn your Smart Cover into a full-featured iPad stand.

Wish your Smart Cover was more sturdy when propping up your iPad? Smarter Stand can help with that. Wish your Smart Cover offered a wider range of viewing angles? Smarter stand can help with that too. And here's how it works...

G-Form protected iPhone survives 1000 foot drop

Cody Lee ∙ Updated January 25, 2016

Here's an interesting video that will help you waste the remaining minutes of your Friday afternoon. In their typical over-the-top fashion, the folks over at G-Form have just uploaded a new clip proving how tough their iPhone cases are.

Outfitted in nothing but their G-Form gear, wing-suited base jumpers took an iPhone along with them on a 1000 foot free-fall to see if the case would live up to its reputation. And as you might have expected, the handset survived...

EA’s Back to School promotion knocks 80% off popular iOS titles

Cody Lee ∙ Updated October 10, 2018

Looking for something to do this weekend? Beat the heat by spending your long Saturday, or lazy Sunday, afternoon indoors playing video games on your iPhone or iPad.

And if you don't have any cool games to play, EA has you covered. The studio has taken up to 80% off some of its most popular iOS titles as part of its Back to School promotion...

Google is quietly lending support to Samsung’s legal team

Cody Lee ∙ Updated April 10, 2018

Samsung's legal team sure has its hands full right now. The Korean company's attorneys are currently in a northern California court battling Apple's patent infringement claims in a trial that could cost them billions of dollars.

But apparently Samsung isn't going at it alone. A new report is out this morning claiming that Google has been quietly lending support to the consumer electronics giant, offering legal help and use of its large pool of resources...

Purported photos of Apple’s smaller dock connector [updated]

Cody Lee ∙ August 10, 2012

With Apple's all-but-confirmed iPhone event just a few weeks away, purported part leaks are starting to ramp up. Last night, we saw pictures of the handset's alleged battery, and this morning another component has surfaced.

What you are looking at in the image above is what some folks believe to be the rumored smaller dock connector that Apple will implement in all of its future iOS devices, including the new iPhone and the iPad mini...

Gameloft teases Wild Blood, its first Unreal Engine title

Cody Lee ∙ August 10, 2012

Gameloft is arguably one of the most well-known mobile game development studios in the business. Its titles are known for their in-depth gameplay and console-quality graphics.

Well it looks like the studio is getting ready to take those graphics to the next level with the popular Unreal gaming engine. And we've got footage of the first title they're using it in...