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.

Siri Has Been Successfully Ported to the iPhone 3GS

Cody Lee ∙ November 7, 2011

Siri has certainly been at the forefront of tech news over the last few weeks. Since Apple introduced the digital assistant at its iPhone 4S event in October, it seems to be everyone's favorite subject. And the question on everyone's mind is, can it be ported to other devices?

To make a long story short, yes, it can. Although it's not available to the public (and likely won't be for some time, if ever), developers have managed to successfully port Siri to the iPhone 4. And as we've seen, it works really well. But why stop there?

Why Apple Won’t Bring Siri to the iPhone 4

Cody Lee ∙ Updated April 3, 2018

There's been a lot of speculation lately that Apple's new digital assistant, Siri, might be on its way to other devices. And given the evidence we've seen that Siri works fine on the iPhone 4, and that Apple's been testing it on the old handset, it's a fairly reasonable assumption.

But just as there are reasons why Apple could port Siri to older devices, there are several why it won't. We initially thought that this was fairly obvious, but since 9to5Mac's Mark Gurman felt the need to clear the air, we figured we should do the same for our readers...

Samsung Being Investigated for Possible Antitrust Practices

Cody Lee ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

Back in April of this year, Apple filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Samsung. The Korean manufacturer responded with a counter-infringement lawsuit, and the two companies have been in and out of courtrooms ever since.

In their latest battle, Samsung attempted to bar Apple's products from the European Union, once again based on patent infringement. But instead of winning an injunction, Samsung caught the eye of the European Commission...

A Look at Yahoo’s New Livestand iPad App

Cody Lee ∙ Updated February 19, 2018

Yahoo was once the most visited web portal on the internet, but it has had a rough last couple of years. In an industry where companies are transitioning into the mobile arena at breakneck speeds, Yahoo has struggled to stay relevant.

But that doesn't mean it's not trying. Yahoo recently unveiled several new mobile applications at its Product Runway event. There were a couple of notable titles, but the star of the show had to be the Flipboard-like app for the iPad, Livestand...

Lost Steve Jobs Interview Heading to Theaters This Month

Cody Lee ∙ November 5, 2011

Like many great historical figures, Steve Jobs seems to be even more popular after his passing. Not only is his recently released book selling like crazy, but the late Apple co-founder has been at the forefront of news stories for weeks.

There is even a movie slated to come out later this month starring the iPhone creator. "Steve Jobs: The Lost Interview" is on its way to 19 Landmark Theaters across the nation starting November 16...

Introducing The iPhone Wallet

Cody Lee ∙ November 5, 2011

With the release of Apple's new smartphone this Fall, a lot of consumers have found themselves looking for a new case. It's not that the handset's design changed drastically, but the re-positioning of its mute and volume buttons rendered many old cases useless.

If you're still in the market for a new iPhone case, TUAW has a good suggestion for you: the iPhone Wallet by Waterfield Designs. The accessory doubles as both an iPhone case and a wallet, leaving you with one less thing to carry...

Why Apple Will Be Just Fine For at Least 5 Years

Cody Lee ∙ November 5, 2011

For years pundits and analysts wondered if Apple could survive without its visionary CEO Steve Jobs. And with the Apple founder's resignation earlier this year, and then tragic passing, it looks like they are going to get their answer.

But Apple's future doesn't look too gloomy. A majority of its key players are still with the company. And it doesn't look like they're going anywhere anytime soon, as several of them were just given millions of reasons to stick around...

Motorola Mobility Wins Injunction Against Apple in Germany

Cody Lee ∙ Updated February 6, 2016

Patents were once used to protect a company's inventions. But in recent years it seems like they're more frequently used as ammunition for expensive courtroom battles. Perhaps no other company is more familiar with this than Apple.

The iPhone makers have been involved in dozens of patent disputes over the last decade, most notably its recent bouts with Android partners. In fact, the Cupertino company has been on a win-streak against Google's manufacturers, until now...

Apple’s Supply Chain Secrets Revealed

Cody Lee ∙ November 4, 2011

Have you ever wondered how Apple maintains such high profit margins on products like the iPad? The company manages to do so in an industry where other manufacturers like HP and Amazon reportedly take losses on their tablet sales.

Perhaps the biggest factor in Apple's operational success is the recently-named CEO Tim Cook. Cook spent the last decade turning Apple into a well-oiled machine. Bloomberg reveals this and more in a recent article about Apple's supply chain secrets...

Meet the US Carrier That Turned Down the iPhone

Cody Lee ∙ November 4, 2011

FierceWireless is reporting that Mary Dillon, the CEO of US Cellular, told investors this morning that the nation's 6th largest wireless carrier was recently given the chance to carry Apple's hit smartphone. And the strange thing is, they turned it down.

With companies like T-Mobile chomping at the bit to carry the iPhone, it's interesting that US Cellular passed on the opportunity. Especially since other CEOs, like Sprint's Dan Hesse, see the handset as the number one reason why folks switch to other carriers...

Password Protect Your Content With My Secret Folder [Sponsored]

Cody Lee ∙ Updated February 19, 2018

My Secret Folder is a content protection app that allows you to hide things like photos, videos, and even contacts behind a password. Obviously iOS already offers a password option, but this app takes security to the next level.

This title by Bright Artificial Intelligence is the perfect solution for folks who pass around their iDevices to friends and family or are just looking for that extra layer of protection. Regardless, this feature-packed application is definitely worth a look...