The iPhone we've always wanted
The good: The iPhone 5
adds everything we wanted in the iPhone 4S: 4G LTE, a longer, larger
screen, free turn-by-turn navigation, and a faster A6 processor. Plus,
its top-to-bottom redesign is sharp, slim, and feather-light.
The bad: Apple
Maps feels unfinished and buggy; Sprint and Verizon models can't use
voice and data simultaneously. The smaller connector renders current
accessories unusable without an adapter. There's no NFC, and the screen
size pales in comparison to jumbo Android models.
The bottom line: The
iPhone 5 completely rebuilds the iPhone on a framework of new features
and design, addressing its major previous shortcomings. It's absolutely
the best iPhone to date, and it easily secures its place in the top tier
of the smartphone universe.
The iPhone 5 is the iPhone we've wanted since 2010, adding long-overdue
upgrades like a larger screen and faster 4G LTE in a razor-sharp new
design. This is the iPhone, rebooted.
I've had the chance to use the iPhone 5 for nearly a week, and have been using it for nearly anything I can think of. Is it as futuristic or as exciting as the iPhone 4 or the original iPhone? No. Does this change the smartphone game? No. Other smartphones beat it on features here and there: if you want a larger screen, go with a Samsung Galaxy S3. If you want better battery life, go with a Droid Razr Maxx.
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