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.

Apple Announces New iPhone Models and Official Pricing

Things are just getting wrapped up at Apple's iPhone event. After giving the audience a rundown of its new flagship handset, the iPhone 4S, Phil Schiller (Apple's senior vice president of marketing) started naming off prices.

The new iPhone will remain the same price as previous models. The iPhone 4S starts at $199 for the 16GB, and you'll put down another $100 for the 32GB. And both models are available (of course) in black and white. But that's not all...

iPhone 4S Camera Will Rival the Top Point-and-Shoot Models

The iPhone 4 turned out to be one of the world's most popular cameras. It was one of the first smartphones that literally started taking the place of every day point-and-shoot picture-takers.

With the iPhone 4S, Apple is looking to build on that success with its all-new 8MP camera. The sensor is capable of capturing 3264 x 2448 photos — 60% more pixels than the iPhone 4. And there's much, much more...

Apple Announces New iPod Updates

Next Up in Apple's line of announcements today are some minor updates to its iPod line. First we have the iPod Nano, which disappointingly didn't receive the iPhone-accessory makeover we were all hoping for.

But it did get some cool new watch-face animations to compliment the popular watch-band accessories, and it now includes built-in fitness tracking (walk, run, etc.). But the real story here is the iPod touch...

iOS 5 Available to the Public on October 12th

Scott Forstall is on stage now at Apple's iPhone event. For that past 15 minutes, the Apple V.P. has been recapping all of the iOS 5 features that the company unveiled back at WWDC this Summer.

New additions like Notification Center and the new GPS-based Reminders app are exciting and all, but when can the public expect to see the new software? Apple just announced that iOS 5 is dropping October 12th...

And So it Begins, Apple’s Long-Awaited iPhone Event Has Started

After several months of rumors and speculation, Apple's long-awaited iPhone event has finally arrived. As expected, Tim Cook has taken the stage to kick off the highly anticipated keynote.

The newly-appointed CEO has started things off by talking about Apple's major milestones over the last several months. As you may know, it's been a good year for Apple, so Tim has plenty to brag about...

Apple Reportedly Working on iPad App to Compete With Cable Providers

Looking to take a break from the onslaught of next-generation iPhone rumors? Robert Scoble may have just the thing. The plugged-in blogger dropped a juicy tidbit on his Google+ page this morning regarding a secret Apple project.

Scoble is highly revered when it comes to insider information. Earlier today, he reported that Steve Jobs won't be attending Apple's iPhone event tomorrow, and it looks like that isn't all that the blogger has been hearing out of Cupertino...

Sony Ericsson CEO: “We Should Have Taken the iPhone More Seriously”

In the midst of dozens of last-minute iPhone rumors flying about today, TUAW points to an interesting article from The Wall Street Journal. The Journal recently spoke to Sony Ericsson CEO Bert Nordberg about the company's mobile strategy.

During the conversation, Nordberg mentions Apple's popular smartphone in a comment that seemingly sums up the feelings of all of the other handset manufacturers in the industry: "We should have taken the iPhone more seriously..."

Did Sprint Just Sign a $20 Billion Deal with Apple for iPhone 5 Exclusivity?

After four years of waiting, it appears that Sprint will finally get the chance to carry Apple's smartphone on its network. Among other things, Apple is expected to announce a new partnership with the carrier at tomorrow's iPhone event.

A few moments ago, The Wall Street Journal (who confirmed the Sprint-bound iPhone back in August) posted an interesting article regarding the new partnership between Apple and the third largest US operator.

The deal reportedly requires Sprint to purchase 30.5 million iPhones over the next 4 years, costing the company nearly $20 billion. But why in the world would Sprint make such a staggering commitment? BGR believes it's for iPhone 5 exclusivity...

The iPhone 4S “Life-Changing” Feature

There has been a lot of controversy over Apple's iPhone event tomorrow. Recent evidence has suggested that the company won't be unveiling a device with an all-new design, but one similar to the iPhone 4 with improved internals.

Skeptics believe that an iPhone 4S wouldn't be enough to power Apple's smartphone sales in the face of growing competition. Why would anyone choose a non-4G device with a 3.5" screen over offerings like the Galaxy S II? Assistant of course...

Rumor: Verizon Stacking Call Center Staff in Anticipation of iPhone Launch Tomorrow

In case you've been living under a rock for the past week, Apple is hosting a media event tomorrow at its Cupertino campus. The blogosphere has been buzzing over rumored announcements, but everyone is more interested in the new iPhone itself.

With the keynote now within 24 hours, it's time for everyone to place their last-minute bets. What will it look like? How will it measure up to previous devices? And when will it be available? Macgasm seems to think it will hit the shelves tomorrow...

EA Sports Presents FIFA Soccer 12: This is Football

It's football season here in the US, and every Sunday fans gather around the TV to watch their favorite NFL teams go to work. But a lot of folks may not know that it's football season in Europe, too.

No, we're not talking about American football, but what most of you know as soccer. The EPL (English Premier League) is underway, and what better way to get in on the action than with the all-knew FIFA Soccer 12 game in the App Store...

How Did this “Ninja Turtles” Game Make it Into the App Store?

Everyone knows that Apple's app approval process is one of the most stringent in the business. The Cupertino company has denied software for several different reasons, which has frequently sparked controversy in the iOS community.

But their strict approval methods have insured that its mobile platform has remained safe from malware and other malicious software. However, the process still can't seem to filter out the scammers...