Отзывы о Смартфон Apple iPhone 5S

Лучший аппарат! Использую уже семь лет, спустя неделю после покупки вылечил рак у своего троюродного прадеда, также он ускоряет период полураспада урана, полностью заменяет девушку, помогает рассасываться пробкам в Москве, оживляет людей, и многое, многое другое! ОН РЕАЛЬНО РАБОТАЕТ!!! Берите, не пожалеете, отличный чайник!

Просто идеальный телефон для всех людей. Он работает очень быстро, стабильно, имеется куча...

Смущает функция отпечатка пальцев, в связи с шумихой в СМИ про глобальную слежку, нет уверенности, что Ябл не сольет информацию. Конечно мне как рядовому гражданину бояться нечего, но попасть в очередной банк данных, да еще и с отпечатком пальцев не очень хочется.

Проблемы с гироскопом и компасом. http://4pda.ru/2013/10/04/117781
Как всегда apple доводит аппарат тестируя его на реальных...

Его бы стоило назвать Iphone 5 Same - такой же.

I came here to write a rather scathing review due to some frustrations I've been having, but when I sat down to run all the "numbers" in my head, I realized that, to be truthful, it's still a pretty nice phone.

The pros:

1. The newest iphone is still pretty easy to operate. I got a hold of my mom's Galaxy, and while I'm sure that I would eventually get the hang of it, it didn't seem as beginner friendly as the iphone. We had to fiddle with it quite a bit, and she still says she misses her old iphone for its ease of use.
2. There's been an improvement in how the iphone dictates for you. I find that extremely helpful when composing emails, especially with the rather small keyboard.
3. Siri seems to have improved a bit. She no longer tells me "Sorry, there is no Alicia in your contacts" because she can't figure out that I'm actually saying "Eleasha," even when I emphasize the "e."
4. The camera works really nice and with macro shots, it actually takes better pictures than my Nikon. Yeah, that was surprising.
5. Something improved with the way the OS works because I get far fewer crashes than I did in the past.
6. The fingerprint pad works 99% of the time. In fact, the only time it doesn't work is when my fingers are damp, like from the outside of a drink can/bottle, which makes sense.

The cons:

1. The constant updates are ridiculous. Maybe I'm being unrealistic here b/c I've not owned another smartphone other than Apple phones, and I only had my mom's Samsung in my hand for a day or so, but this thing is constantly asking to be updated. On one occasion, it actually asked to be updated the day after I'd just updated the previous version.
2. The bloatware. Omg...they actually added more. It'd be nice if it were useful, but even that new health app they've been pushing is no better than a notepad. There are many more apps out there that do much more. And it came with a couple of other apps...all of which take up space, and we can't delete. Right now, on my so-called 16 GB phone (with only a little over 12 GB of actual memory), I have 3.84 GB free...that's after I deleted most of my apps and photos as it kept telling me that I was running low on space. Well, right now 1.4 GB is going towards music, 320 MB is photos, 800 MB is apps, 200 MB for documents/data, and whopping 5.64 GB is "other." Guess what the majority, if not all, of the "other" is? Apple devotes more space on MY phone to itself than it does to me...and I have no choice in the matter. How messed up is that?
3. Don't know if this is a fluke, but my speakers blew. The talk section is still working o.k., but music is tinny and sort of static-y at high volumes, which weren't really high to begin with. And no, I didn't use it to blare music...it couldn't do that if I wanted to as the speakers are rather on the low-end of comparative phones.
4. The fingerprint thing is practically useless for app purchases. I still love it as an unlocking mechanism, but I've only been able to use it once to circumvent typing in my apple password on those ridiculously small keyboard keys. Every time I try, it says I need to first put my password in and then I can start using touch. Well, I did. And I still have to put my password in. And why do you need my password if my fingerprint is logically a much more secure method of ID?
5. That ridiculous keyboard. Vertical. Horizontal. I can't get comfortable.
6. Limited browser capabilities. So sad when at a BYOD meeting, I couldn't log in b/c the site used flash content tabs and all that showed up on my phone was a blank spot. Had to use my co-worker's phone to finish the application.
7. No expandable storage. Recently Amazon stopped allowing direct downloads of instant purchases to your computer. Oh, Unbox is still out there, but it doesn't work. So everything is streaming now, except that streaming takes up a ton of data. And there are some movies that I love and love to watch over and over again. And you CAN download directly to a device such as an ipad or iphone. However, a single movie is hecka big. Especially with my apps, my music, and that pesky bloatware. So either I can download (if it'll fit) and watch a single episode and then delete and download another, it's beyond inconvenient. To upgrade to a phone with greater memory is hugely expensive, especially when one takes into account the very reasonable memory cards available.

Have I been happy with my iphone? For the most part. Hence the "I like" rating. Will I get another iphone when my upgrade date rolls back around? No. It's not that it's a bad phone. It's just that others are making strides while Apple seems to be content just chugging along and relying on its brand loyal customers.

This is the premier smartphone you can own. It is very clear from day one that it's not about your screen size but about holding this phone in you hand and being able to use it. It came with iOS 7 on it and I do plan to upgrade to iOS 8 this fall. This is the 3rd iPhone model that I have owned and I don't intend to switch to anything else. It is very clear why people switch to this platform from Android, Blackberry, and Symbian. Nothing beats the best. It is stable, secure, and very long battery life. The battery that comes built in lasts all day long. If you are not used to the lightweight nature of the iPhone 5 and like the weight of the iPhone 4 series of devices, put a Moshi JuicePack Air on it and more than double your battery life while giving it a nice case and the extra heft that your hands are used to. It takes awhile to get used to how lightweight this device is and to not let it slip out of your grip. I absolutely love the metal texture on the back it is cool to the touch. Siri is now a true pleasure to use and is a very good assistant. I look forward to each update and the apps automatically updating keeps me in step with making sure that nothing crashes. The camera and microphone on this device are excellent. Filming movies in 1080p is easy and using the special effects and the wonderful flash are amazing. Because of the JuicePack Air which I charge every night, I leave home with 200% battery and never turn off my wifi and use this as my watch, stop watch, alarm clock, camera, email, messaging, and my flashlight almost everywhere I go. LTE speed is fantastic and I hardly ever have any problems on the AT&T network no matter where I travel or roam. AirPlay with my AppleTV and AirDrop both work fantastically. I was able to pair the Bluetooth with several car models and use the speakerphone and iPod features with no problems. I have also tested USB in-car device playback and it was very easy to use just like it always has been with every iPod and iPhone model. As a primary computer with the dual core A7 64-bit and the M7 graphics co-processor you never miss a beat. I used this as my primary computer for 4 months when my Macintosh was stolen. I was able to get most everything done that I needed to do, including using iWork and Pages to find a job and file billing information. iCloud is a dream to use compared to other cloud based services that just don't quite cut it and each year it gets even better. I really love iCloud Keychain the most because it's synchronized with my Mac and remembers all my credit cards and debit cards safely. I have setup iTunes Match as well and absolutely love having it going with my 10GB shared data plan. Now all my songs, movies, and TV shows go with me everywhere, and take up no space on the phone at all. I have used Android (1.5 - 4.2) and Windows Phone 7.x - 8.x quite a bit as well as Blackberry 10. None of them compare to what I get on iOS 7. The only one that is starting to come close is Windows Phone 8.1 and with what will happen in iOS 8.0 this fall, Microsoft you must work harder. I'm not going to say that the other devices don't deserve a place but the best part about owning an iPhone is that it stays up to date and as many devices as possible can install the updates with no problems. There are some devices that cannot and there are a lot of people that have iOS hardware that do not know how to use it properly because they don't take the time to learn how or have someone guide them through it. It really is not hard to learn and is a lot simpler than most computers. I would highly recommend this phone to someone who doesn't "get" computers and wants their first smart-device. Also do not worry about privacy and your fingerprint. It never even leaves the device not once and no apps not even those from Apple gain access to your fingerprint data, it's handled by a service of the hardware directly, you can set up as many fingerprints as you want but you must always have a PIN code or password setup as a backup and don't forget it because you will need it every time you restart the phone after a major update or plane trip. Overall it's good to be an iPhone user, I never have the problems that other phone users complain about.

A little history on my situation. I just upgraded from a Blackberry Storm 2. My wife has an iPhone 5 and previously had a Motorola Droid 2. These are the phones that I can compare to, so keep that in mind when reading my review.

My first impression out of box was that the phone was beautiful. I seriously didn't even want to touch it. I debated between space gray and white silver. I ultimately chose white silver because my wife has a black iPhone 5 and everything electronic I have is black. I though white was refreshing and if I can always put a case on to make it any color I want. I am so happy I chose white. It really makes the phone look fresh - sorry that is the best word I can find to describe it. The colors on the screen pop against the background. It doesn't show finger prints as much as my wives black phone.

I got a clear case for the phone that just adds to the appearance. It also protects it from scratches and drops. In my opinion a case is required for an iPhone 5S. I honestly think that Apple designed it with the intent to use it with a case. Other competitive phones advertise a built in grip or that it feels better to hold than an iPhone, which is probably true. Apple made the phone so thin and light that adding a case just makes it feel better. Where other phones if you add a case it just makes the phone larger and heavier. I personally like putting my phone in a case. It is a way to personalize your phone and protect it. If the case gets dirty or worn, just spent $10 or $20 bucks and buy a new one.

The screen on the iPhone is not as large as some of the Android giants. Android seems believe that a bigger screen is better. For me this doesn't make sense. I carry my phone in my pocket which you can do with the iPhone 5S because it is skinny enough to fit. I also like that I can reach all the screen with one hand. The screen is much larger than my old Blackberry. The retina display is beautiful. The colors and crispness are very pleasing to look at. It seem similar to my wives iPhone 5. Does clarity make a difference - yes it prevents eye strain. I have had no trouble with the moving elements on the display. I have no idea why people are complaining about that, but maybe they have some vision troubles or motion sickness issues. You can turn off the moving screen and I would expect future IOS 7 updates to allow users to disable all features people are complaining about.

I use the phone for work and the speakerphone is in use for several hours a day. The sound quality is great on speaker phone, on handset and with headset. My wife noted an improvement over my Blackberry.

The camera is incredible - even better than my wives iPhone 5. I am getting rid of our Nikon compact camera because the quality is so good. The video modes are so easy to switch between. It takes no time to shoot a phone and upload or send it multiple ways. I am still discovering all the features but some items like panorama and slow motion are just fun to use.

E-mail is way better on the iPhone than my Blackberry. Calendar integration for Outlook is awesome.

The speed of the phone is really fast. There are never any delays on anything and touch response is immediate and accurate. I have not had apps crash, but I don't doubt there are some buggy ones out there. Just nothing I am using.

The touch ID has been getting a ton of attention - good and bad. When I got the phone it scanned my thumb and took just a minute to complete. I scanned it at all angles. It works perfectly. In the last month I have only had a couple times that I needed to reposition my thumb to get it read properly. It was due to me not having it on all the way. It will read your print from many different angles. This feature for me is HUGE. My company mandates a password that has lower, upper, number, special character 8 digit password. That is a total pain to enter in the phone throughout the day. My companies security team has approved touch ID as an alternate. That means no more password. Just to be clear the phone still has a password, so you can optionally use it. For example if your touch id gave you trouble or wanted to get access to your spouse or friend. Plus you can load multiple fingers. I don't know why other people are reporting troubles with touch ID. I assume either their phone is defective or their finger print is damaged by cracked skin. I have some experience with finger print scanners from a previous job and we did have one employee with dry hands that could not be read on a finger print scanner. The issue is that his skin was cracked and cracks kept healing and showing up in new places. In other words the scanner had nothing consistent to read. I am sorry for those people that suffer a skin condition but to blame the phone for not reading it is not really fair. Those people will have to use the password which is no worse than any other phone.

Batter

ETA 5/11/2014: Apple is now committed to pushing this into their affordable category. The $99 deals abound not just for mother's day and store employees have been given this device in exchange for the last lowest commonn demoninator model - the ipod touch.

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This phone is not as audible as the 4 for an unknown reason - it has to be on its maximum volume level and even then words are missed and you have to ask the caller to repeat themselves.

The White/Silver version looks VERY Korean. It's not slick and sophisticated in my opinion. It evokes the spirit of a Samsung smartphone in white that has been shrunk down. If this were the Iphone6, I would be much happier since a Samsung Galaxy Note 3 order was cancelled to get this phone but we felt we really needed an updated smartphone. Hopefully, Apple devices will retain their resalability.

We have laptops and rokus using wifi with no problem but the touch 4g always buffered after a few minutes and you would think that this latest and greatest would have as decent wifi as a $35 Roku LT but that is not the case. Since I am not an Apple addict, I would return this phone and never touch another Apple device but I am not primary user of this brand's products so I try to do as much research as I can stomach to cushion the expected frustrations of signing on to own and participate in this artificial reality.

The sensor issues seem to be due to a new supplier, Bosch, and that means ALL the new phones are affected and Apple is not known for doing a product recall. The sensors are off by DIFFERENT degrees so it is not believable that any firmware or app will be able to offset the sensor - at best, they will embed software that will throw the sensors off in the opposite direction to minimize the amount it is off level. SO LAME. I haven't pulled out a carpenter's level yet to test it but the ongoing revelations including a teardown of the phone indicate that Bosch screwed up and all 5s and 5c owners will be stuck with this because Apple never fixed antennagate on the iPhone 4. They certainly never contacted owners of the 4 to offer them a free case as their idea of a "fix" for the antenna problem.

It takes forever for the fingerprint sensor to identify your fingerprint so get comfortable before you press your finger on it because you can't lift it up until Apple is finished.

SIRI is a toy - an elaborate Magic 8 Ball with more responses tuned in. It is easier to voicedial on a dumbphone than to use Siri's primary purpose in life because ultimately, Siri is NOT AT ALL intelligent. What Siri does do if you play around long enough to realize is RECORD YOUR VOICE and then repeat what you said in Siri's voice which means their software coded your voice and translated into Siri's voice - it does NOT mean that Susan Bennett happened to record the same words that you just spoke to Siri. That in addition to the fingerprint sensor and the cameras mean this device can COPY you.

Still, we are okay with upgrading to this phone. There simply were too many things after two years that the Iphone 4 could not do like iBook. We never updated the iOS 4 sparing us battery issues like the ones for the Touch 4G so this is how we think the Apple devices work - when you can afford to upgrade, pick the latest model even if an older version is free so you don't get locked out of new features like "autofocus" that only works with the 5s camera.

Don't sell your old iphone for ninety bucks or whatever. Keep it and don't order product protection so if the new phone gets destroyed or stolen before the two years are up, you have a cheaper backup than the monthly protection plan.

When the next iphone after your version is iminent, upgrade your iOS and then never upgrade it again to spare yourself all the coincidental problems that make you want to upgrade to the latest and greatest that don't suffer all these handicaps after ugprading to the new iOS.

Scour the repetitive articles and then turn off all the settings that drain the battery like auto app refresh.

KNOW that Apple does not do product recalls and be careful with overcharging your nonremovable battery. If not for Android updating and malware issues, we would have broken from Buying American (Chinese suicides) for the Samsung Galaxy Note 3. Ultimately, we just didn't want to do too much work with a smartphone so we are still with Apple. Apple customer service is not that great, not at all generous but if we have to have a smartphone which is driven by the media to be a keeping up with the Jones, it is better to be with the operating system that seems favored by app developers and yes, there is a cultural comfort level with dealing with an American brand.

After our problems with the touch 64gb and Apple customer service being no help with the battery issue, we are loathe to max out storage f

Introduction

Its been a long time since I used an iPhone for personal use. I fell in love with Android some time back and shunned the iPhones seeing them as basic and small so I really expected to dislike the iPhone 5S, in fact I wanted to dislike it. However the opposite has happened, I've fallen in love with it.

Look and Feel

Apple have done what Apple do well, built a device that looks and feels amazing. Its superbly lightweight and the screen looks fantastic despite it being relatively small. The iPhone feels premium, beautifully crafted and fantastic to handle.

I've been put off the smaller screen of the iPhone for some time now, preferring the mammoth sized displays you find on Androids. However using the iPhone reminded me of what this device is, its a phone. It no longer takes up every bit of space in my pocket and it feels comfortable to hold during lengthy calls. It still does everything else well while at the same time doesn't over stretch its purpose. With tablets at such reasonable prices why do we also opt for giant displays on our phones?

If you are used to previous generations of Apple devices then you may find yourself in need of new charging or dock accessories as the port in the iPhone 5 and above has changed. There was outcry when this happened but at the end of the day it saved on time and also this device charges up extremely fast.

User Interface

I wasn't a fan of iOS 7 on the iPad but on the iPhone it works well. Its punchy and sharp and responds extremely fast. Noticeable differences from the previous OS are the complete change of style, new launcher options and revamped multitasking.

We still lack some of the customisation options that you would find in an Android device but iOS 7 is pretty nice. Its fast and intuitive and above all else its extremely simple to use. Like all previous iOS devices Apple have maintained that quality where anyone can pick up a device and find their way around it regardless of experience.

Camera

Here's where things aren't quite as good. The camera is an improvement over previous models and the dual LED flash is a welcome addition. I managed to snap some great looking pictures on the go and with the additional camera functions, such as slow motion videos, things got really fun.

However, where the camera falls down is against its competition. Its the best Apple camera on any of its devices but when pitted against competition flagships it falls short. The main devices I have used along side the iPhone 5S are, Galaxy Note 3, Xperia Z1 and the Lumia 1020. What we do need to consider however is that they pack a better camera but they are also huge devices when compared to the iPhone. Its a trade off you need to decide on.

Battery

Battery life was surprisingly good, easily lasting me a full day. Its what I've come to expect from this kind of device. It won't blow you away and you're still going to need to charge this on a daily basis.

What I liked

Surprisingly I loved the size of the device. It felt almost perfect to use as a phone with all the smart added extras. For me it is nearly perfect as I carry a tablet around everywhere I go and have the option of using my iPhone as a mobile hotspot. For some, the size will be a let down, for others a massive bonus.

What I disliked

The price. Yes Apple have made a beautiful and premium device but I still cannot accept that it is worth the asking price. It has lovely features and is well crafted but its a hefty price tag.

Stand Out Feature

The finger print reader for me was the stand out feature. I expected it to be a gimmick, something that rarely worked. Instead I found it to be fully functional and pretty handy. Literally I pressed my thumb on the home key and voila! No need for patterns, codes or pin numbers.

Conclusion

In conclusion I loved the iPhone 5S and I can't really fault it. Potential buyers need to decide on what they really need from a phone and take a look at what other devices they carry. If you lug a tablet around with you then the iPhone is a nice companion. If you're looking for an all in one device for heavy browsing on productivity on the go then this device probably isn't for you.

Is it worth the price tag? Hard to justify really. However its one of the most surprising devices I've used in a long time and for once I've been pleasantly excited while using the iPhone.

First off, I am a user of iPod Touch and Nano, and have been impressed enough. Had a basic phone from Verizon that stopped charging (possible failure of socket at bottom of phone), and decided the phone was not adequate for my needs. Furthermore, Android devices have not held up to battery life that I have experienced with Apple products anyway.

So glad I chose the new Apple. Found out that being a Verizon customer for nearly nine years now, the service employee told me about the Edge program. It will save me in the long run, as also a user of Adobe Creative Cloud (similar; membership). Also like making a down payment, or incremental monthly payments (probably best example is "paying off your house until you own it").

Before making the switch, a basic phone would be worth five dollars or so. Hardly worthwhile to change to a Smart Phone. The savings of $100 applies to Smart Phone only. Did not mind though. What mattered most to me is that the "basic" coverage I was getting would only be a little more for the monthly bill, and then some if you go over the 2 GB limit. That is probably standard with most carriers, although I am only familiar with Verizon in my area.

Now on the the comparison on the 5S versus 5C. The 5C is like the Touch 6th Generation (there is none, but would probably rival if were to exist). It comes in the colors. The 5S comes in white, gold, and "black" (space gray--the one I chose, 32 GB model). The 5C performed about as quickly surfing the Internet, but the swiping across to see the next page of Apps is a little faster and smoother on the 5S. Camera wise, the most important thing to me, was quite different. Found that especially the front facing camera, a photo of my face on the 5C made me look like a woman; my lips were magenta as if I had lipstick on! There is chromatic aberration and color discrepancies, basically too saturated on the 5C. The 5S is cleaner, less noise, sharper, and colors very accurate. Video quality on the 5C was just a smidgen less good compared to 5S, but the saturation problem on the front facing camera, did not seem as much an issue as the white balance is a bit more accurate. Overall, the low light performance could not be tested because it was during the day. I owned a Nikon p7700, and the quality of the photos and videos compare nicely to the 5S in my opinion.

Just like the Touch 5th Generation, everything is familiar and works smoothly. What else can be said about the iPhone? It has very good battery life, very easy to clear messages off without having to dial in to the service by entering a password (PIN). Screen is that Retina everyone seems to love. It has the fingerprint ID feature that I do not use.

LifeGuard is the best case they had to offer. Cost a lot of money, but built to military standards, they say. Good I did, as it took a fall the other day without a problem. It keeps rain, dust, and shock out almost completely. It would reduce the sound quality while recording videos though because the membrane obstructs the internal microphone between the camera lens and the dual LED flash on the back. Well worth the investment for good measure. According to the service employee, the Corning (Gorilla) Glass is class 1 of 5, meaning that some of the other (Android) phones rated 5 are highly crack resistant. Guess that means the Touch could easily crack, but mine has fallen several times without protection, and no damage, but maybe a minor scratch or two. The brushed aluminum back is scratch resistant enough that even minor scratches may not be visible under normal close-up viewing. I have tried to destroy the displays on digital cameras, and they do not crack with use of a screwdriver. However, I am not very physically strong in the arms. This goes to show that even Grade 1 is like trying to crush a diamond with a block of wood. Almost impossible.

Great product. Again, so glad I switched. However, I did have a minor issue at first synchronizing the iPhone with iTunes with the backup assistant, but i am guessing the cause from also authorizing the computer with the Touch. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. If possible, buy from Verizon or whatever carrier.

Attempting to review a device with the dizzying profile of the iPhone is oddly bemusing; it means different things to different people, and in the end, it depends what you want or expect to get out of it. To use it only as a phone is a bit like living in the Taj Mahal when all you really need is a tent. I've only had the iPhone for three days, and it's my first. This review will therefore be from a new-user's point of view and without reference to the competition. In other words, what it's like to live with an iPhone 5s.

The presentation of the phone, with its exquisite Zen-like packaging, builds the anticipation, until finally the waiting's over and there it is: looking and feeling like a bar of gold or precious metal, its solidity and weight are somehow reassuring. The harmony in the architectonics is a triumph of aesthetics, and that's without even switching it on. But before you do that, you'll be required to fit your nano sim card. Using the pin supplied, this requires the dexterity and sensitivity of a concert pianist matched with the optical facility of an eagle, but once done you're ready to fire it up.

If you already have other Apple devices you'll find your phone exchanging data straightaway, with your contacts, photos etc being ported over the airwaves. There's relatively little to do in the way of set-up as most of it appears to happen automatically. You can then personalise the phone even further, first with the famous finger-print. This involves (as does so much from now on) in going into Settings. Choose Touch ID and after rolling your digit around on the Home button, the sensor registers your details, and from then on opening up the screen is quick and easy, plus you can use it in the ITunes store. If you can't decide whether you'll be using your finger or your thumb then why not register both, and if you want to allow anyone else access to the phone then they can add their fingerprint too. An extra precaution of a numerical passcode is required to access your credit card information. Once set, this also transfers to other devices, meaning you never have to manually fill in an internet payment form again.

I have the 16GB model, and possibly some juggling might be required in deleting and later re-loading apps/photos/downloaded songs on Spotify, but that doesn't look as though it'll be a problem for some time, as at the moment there's 11GB free. What might be an issue however is data allowance from your provider; I seem to have got through 100MB already, and that's only in a couple of days. It might be best then to choose a contract with an unlimited data allowance if you are going to want to make the most of the iPhone's entertainment value.

Navigating around the phone is intuitive enough, the Home button being the key to changing between apps. Double-click this and it will bring up all of your open applications, which is often a clearer way of orienting yourself. A swipe upwards reveals the torch (which is very powerful), the calculator, the timer and camera, as well as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Do Not Disturb shortcuts, plus your music player. A downward swipe within an app displays your schedule. A downward swipe on the Homescreen brings up the search facility, which can be used with confidence. Siri, the slightly surreal footman character can be activated by bringing the phone up to your ear. Using its mystifying powers, Siri can then find the way to the nearest Tandoori or be grilled for the sum of 4.3339 + 2.7, its seemingly inexhaustible knowledge providing hours of amusement. If Siri can't solve your problem directly it'll find references on the web which should provide you with an answer.

YouTube and iPlayer are rendered in a crystalline clarity and the dimensions of the 5s give a panoramic quality to the theatre. The sound is remarkably full, and the earphones supplied seem excellent. Photos are catalogued in Years, drilling down to Collections and then Moments which sounds overly complicated but is actually coherent in use and quick to comprehend. The quality as you'd expect, is uniformly excellent and the new flash arrangement leads to an enhanced quality in poor light.

From then on the sky really does seem to be the limit, with apps for just about every conceivable occasion. In short, the iPhone is a device which you possibly never knew you needed, but once you've lived with it for a few hours, it's hard to imagine life without.

Attempting to review a device with the dizzying profile of the iPhone is oddly bemusing; it means different things to different people, and in the end, it depends what you want or expect to get out of it. To use it only as a phone is a bit like living in the Taj Mahal when all you really need is a tent. I've only had the iPhone for three days, and it's my first. This review will therefore be from a new-user's point of view and without reference to the competition. In other words, what it's like to live with an iPhone 5s.

The presentation of the phone, with its exquisite Zen-like packaging, builds the anticipation, until finally the waiting's over and there it is: looking and feeling like a bar of gold or precious metal, its solidity and weight are somehow reassuring. The harmony in the architectonics is a triumph of aesthetics, and that's without even switching it on. But before you do that, you'll be required to fit your nano sim card. Using the pin supplied, this requires the dexterity and sensitivity of a concert pianist matched with the optical facility of an eagle, but once done you're ready to fire it up.

If you already have other Apple devices you'll find your phone exchanging data straightaway, with your contacts, photos etc being ported over the airwaves. There's relatively little to do in the way of set-up as most of it appears to happen automatically. You can then personalise the phone even further, first with the famous finger-print. This involves (as does so much from now on) in going into Settings. Choose Touch ID and after rolling your digit around on the Home button, the sensor registers your details, and from then on opening up the screen is quick and easy, plus you can use it in the ITunes store. If you can't decide whether you'll be using your finger or your thumb then why not register both, and if you want to allow anyone else access to the phone then they can add their fingerprint too. An extra precaution of a numerical passcode is required to access your credit card information. Once set, this also transfers to other devices, meaning you never have to manually fill in an internet payment form again.

I have the 16GB model, and possibly some juggling might be required in deleting and later re-loading apps/photos/downloaded songs on Spotify, but that doesn't look as though it'll be a problem for some time, as at the moment there's 11GB free. What might be an issue however is data allowance from your provider; I seem to have got through 100MB already, and that's only in a couple of days. It might be best then to choose a contract with an unlimited data allowance if you are going to want to make the most of the iPhone's entertainment value.

Navigating around the phone is intuitive enough, the Home button being the key to changing between apps. Double-click this and it will bring up all of your open applications, which is often a clearer way of orienting yourself. A swipe upwards reveals the torch (which is very powerful), the calculator, the timer and camera, as well as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Do Not Disturb shortcuts, plus your music player. A downward swipe within an app displays your schedule. A downward swipe on the Homescreen brings up the search facility, which can be used with confidence. Siri, the slightly surreal footman character can be activated by bringing the phone up to your ear. Using its mystifying powers, Siri can then find the way to the nearest Tandoori or be grilled for the sum of 4.3339 + 2.7, its seemingly inexhaustible knowledge providing hours of amusement. If Siri can't solve your problem directly it'll find references on the web which should provide you with an answer.

YouTube and iPlayer are rendered in a crystalline clarity and the dimensions of the 5s give a panoramic quality to the theatre. The sound is remarkably full, and the earphones supplied seem excellent. Photos are catalogued in Years, drilling down to Collections and then Moments which sounds overly complicated but is actually coherent in use and quick to comprehend. The quality as you'd expect, is uniformly excellent and the new flash arrangement leads to an enhanced quality in poor light.

From then on the sky really does seem to be the limit, with apps for just about every conceivable occasion. In short, the iPhone is a device which you possibly never knew you needed, but once you've lived with it for a few hours, it's hard to imagine life without.

Attempting to review a device with the dizzying profile of the iPhone is oddly bemusing; it means different things to different people, and in the end, it depends what you want or expect to get out of it. To use it only as a phone is a bit like living in the Taj Mahal when all you really need is a tent. I've only had the iPhone for three days, and it's my first. This review will therefore be from a new-user's point of view and without reference to the competition. In other words, what it's like to live with an iPhone 5s.

The presentation of the phone, with its exquisite Zen-like packaging, builds the anticipation, until finally the waiting's over and there it is: looking and feeling like a bar of gold or precious metal, its solidity and weight are somehow reassuring. The harmony in the architectonics is a triumph of aesthetics, and that's without even switching it on. But before you do that, you'll be required to fit your nano sim card. Using the pin supplied, this requires the dexterity and sensitivity of a concert pianist matched with the optical facility of an eagle, but once done you're ready to fire it up.

If you already have other Apple devices you'll find your phone exchanging data straightaway, with your contacts, photos etc being ported over the airwaves. There's relatively little to do in the way of set-up as most of it appears to happen automatically. You can then personalise the phone even further, first with the famous finger-print. This involves (as does so much from now on) in going into Settings. Choose Touch ID and after rolling your digit around on the Home button, the sensor registers your details, and from then on opening up the screen is quick and easy, plus you can use it in the ITunes store. If you can't decide whether you'll be using your finger or your thumb then why not register both, and if you want to allow anyone else access to the phone then they can add their fingerprint too. An extra precaution of a numerical passcode is required to access your credit card information. Once set, this also transfers to other devices, meaning you never have to manually fill in an internet payment form again.

I have the 16GB model, and possibly some juggling might be required in deleting and later re-loading apps/photos/downloaded songs on Spotify, but that doesn't look as though it'll be a problem for some time, as at the moment there's 11GB free. What might be an issue however is data allowance from your provider; I seem to have got through 100MB already, and that's only in a couple of days. It might be best then to choose a contract with an unlimited data allowance if you are going to want to make the most of the iPhone's entertainment value.

Navigating around the phone is intuitive enough, the Home button being the key to changing between apps. Double-click this and it will bring up all of your open applications, which is often a clearer way of orienting yourself. A swipe upwards reveals the torch (which is very powerful), the calculator, the timer and camera, as well as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Do Not Disturb shortcuts, plus your music player. A downward swipe within an app displays your schedule. A downward swipe on the Homescreen brings up the search facility, which can be used with confidence. Siri, the slightly surreal footman character can be activated by bringing the phone up to your ear. Using its mystifying powers, Siri can then find the way to the nearest Tandoori or be grilled for the sum of 4.3339 + 2.7, its seemingly inexhaustible knowledge providing hours of amusement. If Siri can't solve your problem directly it'll find references on the web which should provide you with an answer.

YouTube and iPlayer are rendered in a crystalline clarity and the dimensions of the 5s give a panoramic quality to the theatre. The sound is remarkably full, and the earphones supplied seem excellent. Photos are catalogued in Years, drilling down to Collections and then Moments which sounds overly complicated but is actually coherent in use and quick to comprehend. The quality as you'd expect, is uniformly excellent and the new flash arrangement leads to an enhanced quality in poor light.

From then on the sky really does seem to be the limit, with apps for just about every conceivable occasion. In short, the iPhone is a device which you possibly never knew you needed, but once you've lived with it for a few hours, it's hard to imagine life without.

Man, I love this phone. I purchased this after many strengths-and-weaknesses with the 5C I'd previously owned (and babied) for around a year. I keep my phones up well (back in the day when cell phones were just cell phones I'd drop em around a bit), but I use it heavily all day. With a battery that would never last past an hour (no joke) I felt it was time to upgrade. Generally, I purchased a 5S 16GB in Gold. It was the only one that Verizon had as a 5S of any color, I could care less, it immediately went into a case.

The phone works really well, and looks a lot better than the 5 it is the successor to. The front of the phone looks aesthetically the same, but offers a finger print sensor to unlock the phone. It also has a better proximity sensor, so it has a better reaction time when reaching your face. Otherwise, the front is the same.

Going to the back of the phone, it is also the same. Not much has changed, just a new phone, and a little bit more of a better battery life. I'd never owned a 5, so I cannot comment on how this phone pales in comparison.

Processor is an A5 chip, so everything you do is AMAZINGLY fast. I mean it's lightning speed. Coupled with Verizon XLTE when you are not in a WIFI zone, you'll be working faster than ever. The phone is one of the faster phones I've owned.

Audio-wise, you'll be blown away with the awesome sounding speakers. While jogging in the AM I no longer have to have the ear-pods. I seldom use them, except for when mowing (and they sound awesome, BION, I had a phone conversation with them on, and my friend couldn't even tell I was mowing). I just love that. It works well with your speakers/ent. system, I have it programmed with my cars AUX cable and it works well for that too.

The battery holds an AWESOME charge. I can go 1-2 days with HEAVY,HEAVY use, and I am at 28% the next night. This includes travel time where the phone is on XLTE or LTE. I've never had a battery last this long on a smartphone.

There really are no problems with the phone itself. While activating, I had a HARD time with Verizon getting it hooked up on my 2g plan and ended up having to add more gigs to the plan to have it take. If you have overages on your acct, and you assume it's a phone problem, don't return it and risk getting a refurbished device, that who knows what's been done to it. For whatever reason these phones use more data. Had I known that, I probably would have gone elsewhere phone wise, but the phone has grown on me, and generally, I'm pleased by it.

Overall, do I enjoy this item, and would I recommend someone to get it? Yes, and yes. Apple knew what they were doing with this phone. I hear about the bending of the 6P and regular 6, and I just sit there idly and think, I purchased this the same week that they came out, and have no bending problems. You have to thank Steve Jobs for that, to be totally honest with you, the 5 design was put in the works when he was still living (RIP-STEVE) and the very platform the 5S is on is based off of that fact. IMO Apple is not the same without him.

Today, a cell phone is much more than just a cell phone. A cell phone is a fashion icon and a result of great engineering and design. It is more a computer than fits in the palm of your hand. The new iPhone 5s from Apple is a vast improvement in all aspects when compared to the older iPhone 4s. For consumers looking for a new iPhone, the 5s does everything the 4s did but with an even bigger convenience while still looking elegant and being ergonomic.
Apple works meticulously to design their products and misses no detail. The 5s is no exception. With a design that just feels natural in your hand considering its size and weight. It is much thinner and lighter than the 4s so it just feels even better than before. It is slightly taller but it is so miniscule that only when comparing will you be able to notice the difference. The aluminum material used in the bezel provides a feeling of a very sturdy phone and the small weight of the phone. The design is not the only thing that makes the iPhone a good phone but more the other aspects.
There is an improvement in screen size from the iPhone 4s. The 4s, had a 3.5 inch screen and the 5s packs a 4 inch screen but just increasing the height of the device but a small bit. The .5 inch improvement might not seem like much on paper but it adds a whole section of more viewing experience. We get one extra row of icons, which will de-clutter the phones home screen. Once having the 5s and experiencing the change you will never want to go back to the 4s.
When wanting to do something whether you're in a hurry or just sitting relaxing, you will always want you phone to run fast. In todays world we are used to instant gratification when we want to do something and the iPhone 5s provides just that. The 5s, provides a new processor called the A7 chip, another huge improvement over the iPhone 4s, A5 chip. The A7 gives the iPhone 5s a smooth experience and will never lag when doing tasks. Opening an app takes less than a second after opening the app. It also provides a better video and picture viewing due to the new and faster processor. Images taken with the 5s will even look better since the phone processes images with more power and speed. Phone calls and text messages are a must on any phone and these days the quality and speed of them are up to par.
If those improvements aren't enough, then maybe this feature will convince you. Putting in your passcode every single time you use your phone can become a hassle and when wanting to access the phone really quick, this can become an annoyance. Apple has implemented a new sensor in the phone called Touch ID, this is integrated into the home button so nothing big has changed other then the ability to access the phone with your fingerprint. The process of the phone recognizing your finger and letting you inside the phone is almost instant and is so accurate that it will never mistaken someone else's finger with yours. This feature is also accessible when wanting to buy a song or app from the app store. Instead of imputing your password when you want to buy something, just set your finger on the button and before you know it, it will be downloading.
The iPhone also has `industry leading' camera optics and it is said that the best camera is the one that you will always have with you. Combining those, the iPhone 5s is also the best camera out there. With an increased image sensor from the 4s, the iPhone 5s will capture all the colors that you see and capture it beautifully and with great clarity with its 8MP camera. The video the iPhone 5s captures is 1080p with great sounding audio. A cool feature of the camera is that it features a slow-motion video at 120 frames per second.
For people who want a phone that does the basics and then goes beyond while still looking amazing, get the iPhone 5s. It offers amazing features that you will actually use. If the carefully designed body of the iPhone is not enough than maybe the increase in screen size will. The phone is much fast than the iPhone 4s, has the fingerprint reading capability for unlocking, and offers amazing picture quality. The iPhone sales for $199 with 2 years contract and overall the iPhone 5s is an amazing phone that will not leave you asking the question, "Why doesn't it do this?"

Look. Don't buy this phone.
The phone isn't bad. Coming from an android devotee, I would typically never consider buying an apple product.
The phone itself is a sleek, well designed piece of hardware. The issue is, it isn't good enough.
Given that most "Prior android users" have only seen the bad side of android (The $40 tablets you see in walgreens) and therefore base their past experience and put the negativity on MUCH higher quality devices manufactured by HTC, google and Motorola, android tends to get a bit of a bad rap.
iOS: iOS is simple, but this is its major downfall. One weekend, I decided to pick up my dad's ipad and learn how to use iOS. I found myself hating it after about 30 minutes. The keyboard lags, the UI stutters and the software doesn't have a lot of the features I took for granted in Android 5.0 (such as the ability to remove apps from the homescreen. ). Sure, now you have BASIC features like NFC (But only on the iPhone 6) and keyboard replacements, but Android (or at least android 5.0) is still light years ahead of iOS. That is right, LIGHT YEARS. Even though iOS is pretty, under the hood it's just a bunch of hot steam. Android is still ahead of the game in almost every aspect.

Design: The design is top of the line. I love the aluminum chassis, the gold ring around the home button, and it has enough heft to make it feel like a high quality product. I like heavy phones, it makes them feel better made.

Screen: Honestly, I am really surprised apple is still rolling it's "Retina" ploy. Sure, back when it was released it was the best, but now there are better phones with better screens. You can see the pixels and some screens have a yellow/pinkish tint to them. Again, your average 30 year old mom (90% of iphone user base) probably doesn't care at all, but it is still noticeable for many people. Also, the glare is pretty bad and using it outside is horrendous. The screen isn't bright enough to be used in the sun.

Battery: On-par with most other phones, expect to charge it every night. It does have good standby times, something many android phones are lacking. Again, at the end of the day you are going to be charging your phone.

Processor: The new apple a7 chip is a mediocre upgrade from it's a6 predecessor. It runs iOS 8... but not well. Apps lag, screens stutter and boots are slow.

Conclusion: If you want to spend money on a premium phone, look into a high-end Google model or Motorola phone. Apple will still be behind the cutting-edge for many years to come.

I would advise anyone considering buying an Iphone 5S to reconsider. My brand new iphone 5s started rattling 16 days after I purchased it (from AT&T store). I could not get my money back since it was past 14 day return period. I brought it to the Apple store and they said it was normal and were reluctant to exchange but said they would. I had a feeling I might need to return it again later so I kept this rattling one at that point in case there was a certain amount of times I could return it. A month later, I made a phone call and while trying to punch in an extension number the touchpad wouldn't work so I had to make my call again. Also, I would call people and although I was talking, they couldn't hear me and they kept saying, "hello, hello.." and would hang up on me since they couldn't hear me say hello like there was something wrong with the mic. Also, I took a video and a picture at a birthday party and they both came out black. On the video, I could hear everything being said but the picture was black. I brought it back to Apple and they exchanged it but the supposedly "new" phone (which they brought out without a box) also was rattling but I didn't notice the rattle till I got home. I brought it back and they refused to exchange it. I mentioned it to a guy who works on Macs and iphones and he said it is not normal for it to rattle and to bring it back right then. So I tried and they again refused to exchange it. I called Apple and ATT and both of them said it was not normal for it to make a rattling sound and to bring it back to the Apple store and they would exchange it for a new one. I then called the Apple store to make sure they would because it is an hour away. They said yes they would exchange it. I went there and they refused to exchange it saying they can't be exchanging it just because it rattles. I asked for the supervisor. Ten minutes later, the same guy came out with a new iphone 5s in a sealed box and told me he would exchange it but that he wouldn't guarantee the new one wouldn't rattle also. We opened the box and yes, the new one rattled too!! I didn't take it (what would be the point?) and decided this is a class action suit against Apple. Then my purse (with the iphone inside) got stolen and now I owe $575 for a phone that I don't even have. Moral of the story... read reviews and do research on ANYTHING you plan to buy ESPECIALLY expensive electronics!! Also, buy insurance to guard against your phone becoming lost, stolen or dropped in water... you can get it from protectyourbubbledotcom. It is the cheapest place to get insurance, I think (but research it). That being said, I do have to say that I have several extended family members that have the iphone 5s and they don't have the problems I had. But there are many people who have had these same known 5s problems... The wifi was faster on a 5 or 5s due to LTE capabilites but on some 5s phones, that is a problem defect too... do your research first BEFORE you buy.

I'm not really a phone person, I just want something that could take great pictures so for the longest time I had an unlocked Nokia N8 that I bought way back in 2012 from Amazon. And even that wasn't the newest phone out, it was already 2 years old then. So I had that phone until it wiped out the internal memory for some reason and the OS was really slow and buggy. Actually Symbian Belle or whatever it is was always been buggy and slow but I survived it.

I find myself always on my iPad 2 and even my wife's iPhone 4s more. So I'm very familiar with iOs and I really love how fast and simplistic it is. With the iPhone 6 arrival, I was ready to finally upgrade. I religiously read and watched videos for it but the more I did the more I wasn't too crazy for it so I began checking out the iPhone 5s instead. I like the 5s design, weight, and price over the 6, so I made up my mind to get the iPhone 5s.

I was going to wait over the holidays and hope there would be sales but I was in need of a new phone so I ordered this right away. There were a few Amazon vendors that was selling this with free shipping but I chose the one that was fulfilled by Amazon because if something was wrong with the phone I could return it without those vendor's restocking fees. I bought from M5 Communications fulfilled by Amazon. I paid like $10 more compared to the other vendors but I was confident I would get a better service if it was fulfilled by Amazon. The item arrived earlier than it was originally estimated.

I'm on T-mobile and my old phone was using a MICRO SIM card. I thought I could just take that SIM card and put it in the iPhone 5s but I found out that the 5s requires a NANO SIM card. Luckily I had a NANO SIM card I got for free from T-mobile a couple months back. I did some online search on how to activate my new phone and how to transfer service from my old SIM to the new SIM and everything worked out fine. I had to manually input my contacts though.

I really like how light this phone is, I like the iOs especially when it's compatible with various devices like GoPros and I already have a bunch of Apps I downloaded prior, and the camera takes really great pictures and takes them faster than I'm use to. I'm just waiting on my slim Otterbox Symmetry case and Tech Armor tempered glass screen protector to arrive. I'm keeping the plastic cover on my iPhone until those things arrive. Knowing my phone habits, I know I'll be using this phone for awhile so I want the best protection for it. The only thing I worry about since I bought from Amazon, I'm not too sure about the warranty. But then again, I survived years with my old phone and I think the warranty for that been gone. Anyway, the iPhone was the phone I needed all this time so I'm happy that I can now call it mine.

Apple is a shadow of what it used to be. Now it's just a giant money grubbing company who uses their products to entrap their customers and milk them dry. Take the iPhone 5s for example. I purchased it a year ago. For some time I could just connect it to my PC and transfer all the photos onto my computer. But recently this function has been erased, no doubt because they now have iCloud and they want you to actually pay to store your stuff. And what about iTunes? I've always been hesitant about syncing my phone on iTunes every time I try doing it I seem to lose something. It's such a pain in the ass because they change it around so much that you can never really grasp how it works, and also because you can't never just move any item on your phone individually but always have to sync chunks of them, but you have to do it because there's no other way.

And sure enough, a few days ago when I synced my music through iTunes I lost all my voice memos. I tried to restore my phone through backup but then it asked me for my backup password which is different from my iCloud password. I had no idea what it was and I tried everything I could think of to no avail. I went down to Apple Genius Bar and the guy there helped me change my iCloud passoword and he said this would resolve the problem. But it didn't. So I had to call up Apple support, which costs your $29 if your warranty has expired, and was told to erase my phone and then try restoring it. So I did, and when I tried to restore it, it was asking me for my backup password again! I panicked and called up Apple again and a different guy picked up and said the previous guy gave me the wrong information, and in reality if I forget my backup password there is really no way at all to retrieve it!

Fortunately I did manage to type in the correct password and restore some of my data, but some of my apps were lost (and they were in the App Store either) and some of the data are also lost (all of my voice memos). Some of my books and bookmarks. Why did they decide there'd be no way to retrieve backup password? Why did it make it so difficult to store anything on your computer? It all seems like part of their deliberate attempt to make you reliant on their software and keep shelling out your money for their service. So if you buy this phone, prepare to pay up.

After owning an iPhone 3GS a couple of years ago and deciding to make the switch to Android and then Windows phone, it was a big decision to go back to ios. I was impressed with the look of the iphone 5 last year, but not so much with the specification. This year the release of iphone 5s piqued my interest for a number of reasons, namely that it looked like the 5, but more importantly it was the shift to ios 7 and the improved 64 bit machine within it that really got me to think seriously about making the change back. Announcements like the biometric fingerprint scanner wasn't really of any interest to me, that's just gimmickry; right?

The experience out of the box is as I have come to expect from Apple. The phone and all it's components just feel so well crafted that it's just a cut above everything else out there (even the HTC one which was my previous favourite handset design). I have an iPad mini so the set up was seamless. I just entered my ICloud ID and away I went. Speaking of the set up process, the iCloud has really made this simple, all of my apps transferred straight over, as did my purchased music. I was slightly disappointed that the safari bookmarks I had set up on the iPad mini didn't transfer over but that's not a huge deal.

Then I, somewhat reluctantly, set up the fingerprint scanner. As stated above, I thought this was rather pointless but in actuality It was very simple to set up, and most importantly it really does work. My right thumb now let's me immediately into my phone (rather than a pass key - which can be used as a fail safe) and in almost a week of constant use it has never not worked for me first time. Even more impressive than this is that I have set up the print scan to purchase apps and music from the Istore. I've really been taken in by this feature after being initially skeptical so it seems Apple are onto a winner here.

The new ios features have been well covered, but my first impressions are that Apple have taken some useful features of Andriod (task manager), jail break (blocking numbers from calls and text) and their own innovations (control centre, photo organisation and the overall look and depth) and really made improvements to the operating system. It's early days of course but there is noticeable differences in using ios7 on the iphone 5s compared to the mini. These are mainly related to the smoothness and speed and this is where the 64 bit infrastructure cones into its own.

The battery life is ok; nothing great but it's certainly no worse than the nokia lumia 920 which had a bigger battery. It's not much to write home about but it's never not lasted me a full day and in almost a week has only gone down to the 20% remaining notification once. The addition of the control centre features means that it's now very easy to turn off wifi, Bluetooth and other battery draining features which makes the battery use considerably more efficient.

I was somewhat disappointed that the entry model didn't come with a 32GB memory. This is an area where Apple could have added value, especially given the increase in cost compared to the 5, which would in turn have increased the top end model to an impressive 128GB of storage.

Going for the white and silver model was a choice I'm happy with, though the black and space grey looks equally as impressive. Both versions look stylish and again, are set aside from the previous versions.

All in all I am very happy with the iphone and my decision to go back to ios on my mobile phone. Having a tablet and mobile with the same operating system is much more useful and adds an extra dimension when coming from my previous ios/windows combo. The use ability coupled with the really impressive design means that this is definitely the right phone for me. If you're on the fence about switching (back) to ios, I cannot imagine that this would leave anyone disappointed.