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.

Former Apple employee sheds light on app review process

Apple's app review team takes a lot of heat from the iOS community. Their decisions on which apps are let into the App Store, and which ones get rejected, are often criticized for being either too strict or too lenient.

One reason why there's so much grievance is that fact that people don't quite understand the process or what it's like to be an app reviewer. So a former Apple employee decided to clear things up...

Galaxy Nexus pulled from Google Play Store in wake of Apple injunction

That didn't take long. Less than 12 hours after Judge Lucy Koh denied Samsung's request to stay the Galaxy Nexus injunction, the handset disappears from Google Play Stores.

Last week, Apple was able to convince Koh that the Nexus was infringing on its patents — enough to warrant a preliminary ban. And it looks like that ban is already in effect...

Judge denies Samsung’s request to lift Galaxy Nexus ban

Just 24 hours after denying Samsung's motion to stay the Galaxy Tab injunction, Judge Lucy Koh has rejected the company's request to lift the ban on the Galaxy Nexus.

As it stands, Samsung will be forced to stop selling both the tablet and handset in the United States, unless the Court of Appeals steps in. But Google has a plan...

California governor fast-tracks new Apple campus

Apple shouldn't have any more problems meeting its 2015 deadline for the opening of its new Cupertino-based 'spaceship' campus. According to a new report, the project has just been fast-tracked by California state Governor Jerry Brown...

More evidence that next iPhone will feature in-cell touch panels

Information regarding the next iPhone has been fairly scarce over the past few weeks. Which is kind of odd, considering that the handset is believed to already be in full production.

But there is a new report out this morning on the upcoming smartphone. And it adds weight to previous rumors that the next iPhone will feature all new in-cell touch panels...

Marvel to release companion app for upcoming Avengers Blu Ray

The Avengers has grossed nearly $1.5 billion this year in theaters, making it 2012's biggest box office hit thus far. And this fall, Marvel Studios is hoping to equal that success in the living room.

The movie isn't slated to hit Blu Ray until September, but Marvel is planning an iOS release in the next couple of weeks. No, it's not a game. It's more of a second screen, movie companion app...

Popular Google Analytics client Analytiks receives major makeover

If you own or operate a website, chances are you have, or have had, a Google Analytics account. The service allows you to monitor your site's traffic, and gives you all kinds of data regarding your readership.

For those of you who fall in that category, and are in the market for a new Analytics client, you might want to check out Analytiks. The popular app just received a major makeover to bring it to version 2.0...

Steve Jobs: The Lost Interview now available in iTunes

Late last year, some forgotten footage of a Steve Jobs interview from 1996 was discovered in the garage of a TV director. The tape featured an epic 70 minute conversation between Jobs and Robert Clingely.

The recovered interview ended up garnering so much interest, that it actually made it into theaters all across the U.S. But don't worry, if you didn't get a chance to see the film, you can now rent it in iTunes...

Apple updates iCloud Beta website with Notes, Reminders and more

Apple rolled out a significant update to its iCloud Beta website last night. The page, which only appears to be accessible by registered developers, now features web versions of Reminders and Notes.

As you may recall, these two new web apps were leaked back in May, as Apple was caught testing the iCloud Beta website a month ahead of WWDC. But now it's live, and available for all developers...

Judge rejects Samsung’s motion to stay Galaxy Tab injunction

U.S. District Court Judge Lucy Koh has rejected Samsung's motion to stay the Galaxy Tab ban this evening. Koh handed down the injunction ruling last week, citing "clear patent infringement."

Apple has already posted a $2.6 million bond to push the ban into effect. So as it stands right now, it looks like Samsung will soon have to stop selling its marquee tablet in the United States...

Apple to announce Q3 2012 earnings on July 24th

As noted by multiple tech sites, Apple has updated its Investor Relations page this afternoon to announce that it will be holding its Q3 2012 earnings call on Tuesday, July 24th.

This will cover the performance of the company during its third fiscal quarter of 2012, April - June, and will run down iOS device and Mac sales, stock performance, and other metrics...