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16GB iPhone 4S locked AT&T model. Will work on AT&T.
Now you can use your voice to use your iPhone. Just talk to Siri as you would to a person: "Do I need an umbrella?" or "Any great burgers around here?" or "Where's the closest ATM?" Siri not only understands what you say, it knows what you mean.1 It figures out the right apps to use to find the right answer. Then, just like a personal assistant, it answers you. Siri makes phone calls, sends messages, schedules meetings, sets reminders, and more. How much more? Just ask, and Siri tells you that, too.
Two cores in the A5 chip deliver up to two times more power and up to seven times faster graphics.2 And you'll feel the effects. Fast. iPhone 4S is quick and responsive, which makes all the difference when you're launching apps, browsing the web, gaming, and doing just about everything. And no matter what you're doing, you can keep on doing it. Because the A5 chip is so power-efficient, iPhone 4S has outstanding battery life.
This just might be the best camera ever on a phone. And with all-new optics, it just might be the only camera you need. Because behind every shot, you've got 8-megapixel resolution and a custom lens with a larger f/2.4 aperture. Not to mention an improved backside illumination sensor, excellent auto white balance, advanced color accuracy, face detection, and reduced motion blur. It all means that no matter how many people, how much light, and how much action you capture, everything looks exactly as it should. And just wait until you see the photos.
Shoot stunning 1080p HD video everywhere you go. With all-new optics, the light is always right, the color is always vivid, and everything will look even better than you remember. Video stabilization steadies shaky shots. And you can edit video right on iPhone and share your lush life as fast as you shoot.
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53 of 63 people found the following review helpful
First a confession: I make my living installing, configuring, and supporting Microsoft products, and I even own a Windows Phone 7, but I am fast becoming an Apple convert. My portable MP3 player is an Apple iPod Touch (4th) Generation and I am on my second iPad! The Apple name has become known for innovative products that just work and work well. Sure they're a little more expensive than their competitors, but the company's product are well worth the entry price.
So, even though I own and use a Windows Phone 7, I had to spring for an Apple 4S 16GB phone not long after it hit my local Best Buy.
The "iPhone 4S 16GB" Facts
The "iPhone 4S" is the latest and greatest smart phone from Apple. The top-of-the-line unit features an Apple A5 Dual-Core processor, IOS 5.0 & iCloud, all new 8MP camera and optics, 3.5-inch (diagonal) Retina widescreen Multi-Touch display with 960-by-640 pixel resolution. And introducing Siri, a truly remarkable voice recognition system that has thus far lived up to its considerable commercial billing.
The 4.9 pound iPhone 4S is the same size and weight as its predecessor the iPhone 4, but is an improvement over its older sibling. Other new features include: 1080p High Definition (HD) video recording, all new optics, Notification Center, Photo Stream, iMessage, iCloud, and Twitter integration all made possible by IOZS 5.0.
No matter what hardware version (16GB, 32GB, or 64GB) you chose the Ultra-Portable, iPhone 4S is a simple device with very few moving parts. The power button sits on the top of the device on the right, while a standard 3.5mm headphone jack is situated on the top to the right left of the power button. Along the left edge of the ultra-thin (0.37") iPhone 4S you will find the vibrate/sound slider switch along with the volume control buttons. On the bottom of the unit you will find the proprietary USB power port. And since it is proprietary you cannot plug a USB memory stick into it, but with the provided cord, you can plug it into your computer and sync with iTunes and charge the device. There is also a standard 120 volt plug-in so you can change the unit via an outlet.
Siri Likes Me
Before I picked up the iPhone 4S a friend and colleague of mine purchased one. When I asked her about it she stated that Siri "was not her friend!" When I asked her to explain further she stated that about the only thing she could get Siri to do was wake her up in the morning; the voice commands were just not producing the expected or desired results.
Needless to say I was a little apprehensive about Siri myself, but my experience with the technology has been vastly different from my colleague's. Siri has never failed to deliver for me, not once and I am in love with the convenience the technology represents.
What is Siri? Siri is billed as an "intelligent assistant that helps you get things done. All you have to do is ask." Siri is voice recognition software taken to a whole new level. Now the technology has been around for years, but it has never been perfect and never heavily commercialized, but the technology is now ready for commercial debut in a big way.
With Siri I can make phone calls, ask for directions, send text messages, dictate and send e-mail, schedule meetings, set reminders, locate hotels, restaurants and other commercial establishments in a given location, etc., all of which I have done successfully with Siri. So, I can only conclude that Siri likes me!
iCloud
Apple IOS 5.0 ships with Apples' newest innovation iCloud a technology that allows one to sync all of your various Apple devices (iPhone, iPad, iPod) wirelessly via the "cloud." iCloud "stores you music, photos, electronic books, apps, mail (only @me.com e-mail), contacts, calendars, and documents (only iPage documents). Once turned on it works automatically across devices. Add something to one device and it will show up on the other device when it syncs.
Now this does not mean that all of your music will suddenly appear everywhere. Default space for iCloud is only 5GB (more space can be purchase if needed; 10GB: $20.00/Year, 20GB: $40.00/Year, and 50GB: $100.00/Year), and only purchased music is synced via iCloud unless you sign up for iTunes Match a technology that allows you to access all your other music from iCloud -- including music you've ripped from your CD collection. Price: $24.99 a year and requires IOS 5.0.1.
Setting up iTunes Match is a three step process and takes a while to complete. All of your various devices will need to be setup for use the service once it's completely set up. I signed up for the service and it works rather well.
First Impressions:
I really, really like my new iPhone 4S 16GB with a couple of reservations; 1. the phone doesn't always place a call the first time a number is dialed. When this happens I have to hang up and dial again. Another gripe is one I share with most iPhone 4 users: battery power, or the lack thereof. The unit is only good for a day of moderate use. Standby time will last a little longer, say 48 hours.
Like all Apple devices setting up Wi-Fi is easy enough; when turned on the antenna continually looks for new Wi-Fi connections and once connected, it remembers and automatically connects to the Wi-Fi network when next encountered.
What make the iPhone so useful, far and away more than any phone I have ever used, are the Apps. And iPhone ships with plenty. New with IOS 5.0 is iMessage a texting app that speaks via e-mail address or phone number. Texting is automatic between iPhone, iPad, and iPod.
Heat & Noise
There is neither of both; end of story.
Conclusions
The iPhone 4S is a winner in my book, despite the lack of a "5" moniker. The combination of light weight, functionality, and connectedness is far better than phones I have used in the past. The Windows Phone 7 comes close, but falls short of the mark in several arenas. And Siri, I like Siri and Siri likes me.
So, even though I own and use a Windows Phone 7, I had to spring for an Apple 4S 16GB phone not long after it hit my local Best Buy.
The "iPhone 4S 16GB" Facts
The "iPhone 4S" is the latest and greatest smart phone from Apple. The top-of-the-line unit features an Apple A5 Dual-Core processor, IOS 5.0 & iCloud, all new 8MP camera and optics, 3.5-inch (diagonal) Retina widescreen Multi-Touch display with 960-by-640 pixel resolution. And introducing Siri, a truly remarkable voice recognition system that has thus far lived up to its considerable commercial billing.
The 4.9 pound iPhone 4S is the same size and weight as its predecessor the iPhone 4, but is an improvement over its older sibling. Other new features include: 1080p High Definition (HD) video recording, all new optics, Notification Center, Photo Stream, iMessage, iCloud, and Twitter integration all made possible by IOZS 5.0.
No matter what hardware version (16GB, 32GB, or 64GB) you chose the Ultra-Portable, iPhone 4S is a simple device with very few moving parts. The power button sits on the top of the device on the right, while a standard 3.5mm headphone jack is situated on the top to the right left of the power button. Along the left edge of the ultra-thin (0.37") iPhone 4S you will find the vibrate/sound slider switch along with the volume control buttons. On the bottom of the unit you will find the proprietary USB power port. And since it is proprietary you cannot plug a USB memory stick into it, but with the provided cord, you can plug it into your computer and sync with iTunes and charge the device. There is also a standard 120 volt plug-in so you can change the unit via an outlet.
Siri Likes Me
Before I picked up the iPhone 4S a friend and colleague of mine purchased one. When I asked her about it she stated that Siri "was not her friend!" When I asked her to explain further she stated that about the only thing she could get Siri to do was wake her up in the morning; the voice commands were just not producing the expected or desired results.
Needless to say I was a little apprehensive about Siri myself, but my experience with the technology has been vastly different from my colleague's. Siri has never failed to deliver for me, not once and I am in love with the convenience the technology represents.
What is Siri? Siri is billed as an "intelligent assistant that helps you get things done. All you have to do is ask." Siri is voice recognition software taken to a whole new level. Now the technology has been around for years, but it has never been perfect and never heavily commercialized, but the technology is now ready for commercial debut in a big way.
With Siri I can make phone calls, ask for directions, send text messages, dictate and send e-mail, schedule meetings, set reminders, locate hotels, restaurants and other commercial establishments in a given location, etc., all of which I have done successfully with Siri. So, I can only conclude that Siri likes me!
iCloud
Apple IOS 5.0 ships with Apples' newest innovation iCloud a technology that allows one to sync all of your various Apple devices (iPhone, iPad, iPod) wirelessly via the "cloud." iCloud "stores you music, photos, electronic books, apps, mail (only @me.com e-mail), contacts, calendars, and documents (only iPage documents). Once turned on it works automatically across devices. Add something to one device and it will show up on the other device when it syncs.
Now this does not mean that all of your music will suddenly appear everywhere. Default space for iCloud is only 5GB (more space can be purchase if needed; 10GB: $20.00/Year, 20GB: $40.00/Year, and 50GB: $100.00/Year), and only purchased music is synced via iCloud unless you sign up for iTunes Match a technology that allows you to access all your other music from iCloud -- including music you've ripped from your CD collection. Price: $24.99 a year and requires IOS 5.0.1.
Setting up iTunes Match is a three step process and takes a while to complete. All of your various devices will need to be setup for use the service once it's completely set up. I signed up for the service and it works rather well.
First Impressions:
I really, really like my new iPhone 4S 16GB with a couple of reservations; 1. the phone doesn't always place a call the first time a number is dialed. When this happens I have to hang up and dial again. Another gripe is one I share with most iPhone 4 users: battery power, or the lack thereof. The unit is only good for a day of moderate use. Standby time will last a little longer, say 48 hours.
Like all Apple devices setting up Wi-Fi is easy enough; when turned on the antenna continually looks for new Wi-Fi connections and once connected, it remembers and automatically connects to the Wi-Fi network when next encountered.
What make the iPhone so useful, far and away more than any phone I have ever used, are the Apps. And iPhone ships with plenty. New with IOS 5.0 is iMessage a texting app that speaks via e-mail address or phone number. Texting is automatic between iPhone, iPad, and iPod.
Heat & Noise
There is neither of both; end of story.
Conclusions
The iPhone 4S is a winner in my book, despite the lack of a "5" moniker. The combination of light weight, functionality, and connectedness is far better than phones I have used in the past. The Windows Phone 7 comes close, but falls short of the mark in several arenas. And Siri, I like Siri and Siri likes me.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
I entered the smartphone world back in 2008 staring with the Apple iPhone 3G. Coming over from my old Sprint flip-phone, the iPhone 3G was a major upgrade and blew my mind with how much it could do. It was amazing that cell phones had advanced into a sort of mini-PC.
Fast forward to the present-day and I have now used and experimented with various smartphones, different cellphone companies, and smartphones OS's (iOS, Android, Windows, etc). I also run my own small cell phone shop and get to play with these devices on a daily basis. Back in the iPhone 3G days, there were only a few smartphone options to choose from. Today there are literally hundreds of devices across several carriers. All with different functions and designs. I'm going to cover how the iPhone 4S stacks up to the competition, what the competition is, what the 4S can do, and what improvements it makes over its predecessor, the iPhone 4.
HARDWARE
The iPhone 4S is almost identical in hardware design to the iPhone 4. It features the same rectangular shape with the flat gorilla glass back and front screen. The front and rear camera are in the same position. The only visible difference on the outside of the phone is that the volume controls are slightly moved on the 4S. The real difference in the hardware is on the inside. The iPhone 4S uses a dual-core "A5" processor. This makes it significantly faster than the iPhone 4. The processor is the raw power that apps need in order to operate fast and fluidly without slowdown or hiccups. With basic use, users probably won't notice much difference from the iPhone 4's speed. The extra power boost mainly shows its worth when playing some of the more high-end iOS games and apps.
CAMERA
In addition to the new processor, the iPhone 4S has an improved 8 megapixel camera. It also now has the ability to capture full 1080p HD Video. Unless you're a professional photographer, you will be blown away with how great the 4S is at taking pictures. It is on par with most of the dedicated point-and-shoot cameras that are currently on the market. Images are clear, crisp, and very colorful. I even sold my 10MP Canon point-and-shoot after using the 4S for a few weeks. When comparing pictures taken with the iPhone 4 side by side to the 4S, the difference is like night and day. As for the 1080P videos, they're also very beautiful. Just like the photos, the videos rival dedicated point-and-shoot devices and look absolutely gorgeous on the iPhone's retina display screen. The only drawback to these 1080p videos is that they can take up large amounts of memory. So if you plan on shooting a large amount of video, you may need to consider getting the 32GB or 64GB iPhone 4S.
SIGNAL RECEPTION AND DATA SPEEDS
The iPhone 4S has been expanded to include a 3rd US carrier Sprint. This brings your total choices to Verizon, AT&T, and Sprint.
Signal reception and data speeds will vary by carrier and location, so I'll give you some basic information about what to expect on average. Signal reception is greatly improved compared to the iPhone 4. The antenna problem from the iPhone 4 has been removed and the 4S uses separate antennas for incoming and outgoing calls in order to increase overall reception. AT&T is a GSM carrier while Sprint and Verizon are CDMA carriers. Verizon has the overall largest and most expansive voice coverage of the three, closely followed by AT&T, with Sprint in third. The 4S Data speeds will largely vary by carrier and location. Being a GSM carrier, AT&T is the only iPhone carrier capable of using the 4S's improved HSPA+ data speeds. AT&T users will notice their iPhones showing "4G" in the top left corner rather than 3G. Though this is faster than standard 3G, do not confuse it with the much faster 4G LTE network. The iPhone 4S is not yet capable of using that network. Verizon is second in 3G data speeds, with Sprint bringing up the rear. Again, these are average speeds from across the nation. Individual results may vary depending on your location. It is also important to note that Sprint is the only carrier that still offers unlimited data. This may be an important factor in choosing a carrier for some.
BATTERY LIFE
iPhone owners have come to expect excellent battery life from their devices. Previous iPhones have ranked among the most impressive in terms of battery life compared to rival Android devices. In the past each new iteration of the iPhone had better battery life than the previous device. With the 4S however, the overall battery life is about the same as the iPhone 4. Apple claims this is mainly because of the dual-core processor used by the 4S as well as the more demanding iOS 5 software that is included with the iPhone 4S. Due to this, there were some widespread complaints about the iPhone 4S battery life initially. Apple has since addressed the issue with their iOS 5.1 update. The iPhone 4S now ranks among the top smartphones in overall battery life. I can easily get through a full day on one full charge of average use.
SOFTWARE
Usually when comparing the iPhone to other phones, it comes down to the software. There is a big ongoing debate among techies between the iPhone's operating system "iOS" and Google's "Android" operating system. It's comparable to the famous PC vs Mac debate. Rather than type a whole page comparing the two, I'll just cover a few basics. The main difference between the two is choice. Customize or not customize. iOS is more fluid and crisp out of the box. All iPhones/iPods/iPads use this standard OS. Less powerful iOS devices are often able to move as fast or faster than more powerful Android counterparts. However, major modifications and customizations of Apple's iOS are not possible. The standard 4x4 row of icons is what you will get. Android offers tons of customization options. This is great for advanced tech users, but can be overwhelming to novice smartphone users or those not really interested in editing and customizing a lot to get the device to do what they need it to do. I usually recommend iOS to customers new to smartphones due to its more simple and easy to use interface. If you like customizing and making your the software on your phone look different from everyone else, I recommend an Android device.
The other major software difference between iOS and Android is the Apps. The Apple app store still has by far the most support and overall apps from developers. Most developers create an app for the iPhone first and port it later on to Android, or sometimes not at all. From personal experiences with both, I can say that many times the iPhone version of an app usually runs better or has more features.
SIRI Personal Assistant
Unless you've been under a rock for the past few months, you've heard of the iPhone 4S's SIRI personal assistant software. Apple touts it as a feature that allows you to speak voice commands to your iPhone and SIRI will do whatever you ask it to do. Well it can do some things, but not quite everything. SIRI is great for finding places for you. You can say simple things like "I'm hungry" and SIRI will open the Maps App and show you the location of all restaurants in the nearby area. You can also do things like tell it to play a certain song or artist from the music stored on your iPhone or ask it the Weather forecast for any given day. SIRI can also be pretty entertaining when asked random conversational questions. Questions such as "How old are you?" will cause SIRI to respond "Does this concern you?", "I didn't think so". Or saying silly things such as "SIRI I love you" will cause it to say "I'll bet you say that to all your Apple products". Overall it's a pretty nice added feature, but not a major selling point at this time. It's limitation is that it currently is only integrated with the standard apps that Apple provides on the iPhone. Once it is integrated with more of the third-part apps, I can see it becoming a seriously useful feature.
Overall I would definitely recommend the iPhone 4S. From the sleek hardware design, the beautiful camera, and the very large Apple App store, it's my top phone at the moment. The iPhone 4S has the battery life to last most people a full day and in terms of overall speed and ease of use, it is currently among the best available. The only people who I would not recommend the 4S to are current iPhone 4 owners. With all of the iPhone 4S's improvements, I don't feel like they're significant enough to spend more money to upgrade from your iPhone 4. You will be better off waiting for whatever iPhone Apple releases later this year. However if you're looking to purchase your first smartphone, tired of your old Blackberry or Android device, or just have an older iPhone 3GS or 3G, I would strongly recommend getting the iPhone 4S if possible. Using a smartphone has never been easier.
Fast forward to the present-day and I have now used and experimented with various smartphones, different cellphone companies, and smartphones OS's (iOS, Android, Windows, etc). I also run my own small cell phone shop and get to play with these devices on a daily basis. Back in the iPhone 3G days, there were only a few smartphone options to choose from. Today there are literally hundreds of devices across several carriers. All with different functions and designs. I'm going to cover how the iPhone 4S stacks up to the competition, what the competition is, what the 4S can do, and what improvements it makes over its predecessor, the iPhone 4.
HARDWARE
The iPhone 4S is almost identical in hardware design to the iPhone 4. It features the same rectangular shape with the flat gorilla glass back and front screen. The front and rear camera are in the same position. The only visible difference on the outside of the phone is that the volume controls are slightly moved on the 4S. The real difference in the hardware is on the inside. The iPhone 4S uses a dual-core "A5" processor. This makes it significantly faster than the iPhone 4. The processor is the raw power that apps need in order to operate fast and fluidly without slowdown or hiccups. With basic use, users probably won't notice much difference from the iPhone 4's speed. The extra power boost mainly shows its worth when playing some of the more high-end iOS games and apps.
CAMERA
In addition to the new processor, the iPhone 4S has an improved 8 megapixel camera. It also now has the ability to capture full 1080p HD Video. Unless you're a professional photographer, you will be blown away with how great the 4S is at taking pictures. It is on par with most of the dedicated point-and-shoot cameras that are currently on the market. Images are clear, crisp, and very colorful. I even sold my 10MP Canon point-and-shoot after using the 4S for a few weeks. When comparing pictures taken with the iPhone 4 side by side to the 4S, the difference is like night and day. As for the 1080P videos, they're also very beautiful. Just like the photos, the videos rival dedicated point-and-shoot devices and look absolutely gorgeous on the iPhone's retina display screen. The only drawback to these 1080p videos is that they can take up large amounts of memory. So if you plan on shooting a large amount of video, you may need to consider getting the 32GB or 64GB iPhone 4S.
SIGNAL RECEPTION AND DATA SPEEDS
The iPhone 4S has been expanded to include a 3rd US carrier Sprint. This brings your total choices to Verizon, AT&T, and Sprint.
Signal reception and data speeds will vary by carrier and location, so I'll give you some basic information about what to expect on average. Signal reception is greatly improved compared to the iPhone 4. The antenna problem from the iPhone 4 has been removed and the 4S uses separate antennas for incoming and outgoing calls in order to increase overall reception. AT&T is a GSM carrier while Sprint and Verizon are CDMA carriers. Verizon has the overall largest and most expansive voice coverage of the three, closely followed by AT&T, with Sprint in third. The 4S Data speeds will largely vary by carrier and location. Being a GSM carrier, AT&T is the only iPhone carrier capable of using the 4S's improved HSPA+ data speeds. AT&T users will notice their iPhones showing "4G" in the top left corner rather than 3G. Though this is faster than standard 3G, do not confuse it with the much faster 4G LTE network. The iPhone 4S is not yet capable of using that network. Verizon is second in 3G data speeds, with Sprint bringing up the rear. Again, these are average speeds from across the nation. Individual results may vary depending on your location. It is also important to note that Sprint is the only carrier that still offers unlimited data. This may be an important factor in choosing a carrier for some.
BATTERY LIFE
iPhone owners have come to expect excellent battery life from their devices. Previous iPhones have ranked among the most impressive in terms of battery life compared to rival Android devices. In the past each new iteration of the iPhone had better battery life than the previous device. With the 4S however, the overall battery life is about the same as the iPhone 4. Apple claims this is mainly because of the dual-core processor used by the 4S as well as the more demanding iOS 5 software that is included with the iPhone 4S. Due to this, there were some widespread complaints about the iPhone 4S battery life initially. Apple has since addressed the issue with their iOS 5.1 update. The iPhone 4S now ranks among the top smartphones in overall battery life. I can easily get through a full day on one full charge of average use.
SOFTWARE
Usually when comparing the iPhone to other phones, it comes down to the software. There is a big ongoing debate among techies between the iPhone's operating system "iOS" and Google's "Android" operating system. It's comparable to the famous PC vs Mac debate. Rather than type a whole page comparing the two, I'll just cover a few basics. The main difference between the two is choice. Customize or not customize. iOS is more fluid and crisp out of the box. All iPhones/iPods/iPads use this standard OS. Less powerful iOS devices are often able to move as fast or faster than more powerful Android counterparts. However, major modifications and customizations of Apple's iOS are not possible. The standard 4x4 row of icons is what you will get. Android offers tons of customization options. This is great for advanced tech users, but can be overwhelming to novice smartphone users or those not really interested in editing and customizing a lot to get the device to do what they need it to do. I usually recommend iOS to customers new to smartphones due to its more simple and easy to use interface. If you like customizing and making your the software on your phone look different from everyone else, I recommend an Android device.
The other major software difference between iOS and Android is the Apps. The Apple app store still has by far the most support and overall apps from developers. Most developers create an app for the iPhone first and port it later on to Android, or sometimes not at all. From personal experiences with both, I can say that many times the iPhone version of an app usually runs better or has more features.
SIRI Personal Assistant
Unless you've been under a rock for the past few months, you've heard of the iPhone 4S's SIRI personal assistant software. Apple touts it as a feature that allows you to speak voice commands to your iPhone and SIRI will do whatever you ask it to do. Well it can do some things, but not quite everything. SIRI is great for finding places for you. You can say simple things like "I'm hungry" and SIRI will open the Maps App and show you the location of all restaurants in the nearby area. You can also do things like tell it to play a certain song or artist from the music stored on your iPhone or ask it the Weather forecast for any given day. SIRI can also be pretty entertaining when asked random conversational questions. Questions such as "How old are you?" will cause SIRI to respond "Does this concern you?", "I didn't think so". Or saying silly things such as "SIRI I love you" will cause it to say "I'll bet you say that to all your Apple products". Overall it's a pretty nice added feature, but not a major selling point at this time. It's limitation is that it currently is only integrated with the standard apps that Apple provides on the iPhone. Once it is integrated with more of the third-part apps, I can see it becoming a seriously useful feature.
Overall I would definitely recommend the iPhone 4S. From the sleek hardware design, the beautiful camera, and the very large Apple App store, it's my top phone at the moment. The iPhone 4S has the battery life to last most people a full day and in terms of overall speed and ease of use, it is currently among the best available. The only people who I would not recommend the 4S to are current iPhone 4 owners. With all of the iPhone 4S's improvements, I don't feel like they're significant enough to spend more money to upgrade from your iPhone 4. You will be better off waiting for whatever iPhone Apple releases later this year. However if you're looking to purchase your first smartphone, tired of your old Blackberry or Android device, or just have an older iPhone 3GS or 3G, I would strongly recommend getting the iPhone 4S if possible. Using a smartphone has never been easier.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Before I begin, I have to say that I did not purchase my iPhone 4S here on Amazon; instead, I upgraded through AT&T's website, so I cannot speak for the speed of shipping, packaging, etc.
I upgraded from the iPhone 4 because my fiance dropped it in a bucket of bleach water. Despite the fact that it did dry up and work again, the speaker when making phone calls was completely shot. I was hoping to hold out until a significant change in the iPhone lineup came out, but things do not always go as planned - I am sure you all know that story.
The call quality seems to be much better than my old phone, as long as I have at least two bars or more of signal, even though they may not differ much in the looks department. Friends and family have also reported being able to hear me better as well.
I LOVE the camera. The picture clarity is unbeatable. Unless you are an aspiring photographer, I really feel as though I do not need to carry around a camera, too. Since you can now double click the home button to get the camera to launch, it does not take nearly as long as it used to. Love that feature! I was initially concerned that they had removed the zoom feature, so that would have been my only complaint with the camera. However, while playing around with it on, I noticed that if I touched two fingers to the screen and moved them outwards in opposite directions, the zoom option appeared. I decided to test it out and take a few pictures, and the quality is still great even zoomed in! Pretty impressive, considering when I zoomed in on my old one, the quality diminished significantly the more I zoomed in.
iCloud is a fantastic addition, too. I love being able to track my iPhone in the event it gets lost, though I surely hope it does not! It is quick and easy to locate, if necessary... and yes, I have had a blast testing that out as well.
I have had no issues with Siri. I do have a pretty strong southern accent, so I find myself having to think about what I am saying and adjust the way I say some words. Siri almost always gets what I say right. And I love being able to set reminders for myself... being forgetful is definitely disadvantageous - especially for me.
* Why I took off one star.
I took off a star because battery life is very important to me, and it seems that this phone does not live up to my expectations. I do not do much on my phone as I work 8am-5pm every day, but I do check Facebook every now and then and I play Tiny Tower (not really enough to make a huge difference). With that being said, I do expect the battery to drain because of this - I am not expecting a Super Batter that only loses 10% throughout the day. However, when I get home around 5:30pm and have 5% battery left when it hardly got used, that's not entirely acceptable to me. Through a little research, though, I learned that if Location Services was turned on, it drains battery life even if you are not using it. I have not noticed much difference even when I have Location Services off, so I really cannot comment on that.
Over all, Apple did a great job upgrading and fixing many issues I had with the previous models of iPhones. This is my fourth iPhone, and each time I have upgraded, I have been pleased. This is no exception. It is a great little device full of everything I expect. I am happy. While this phone may not be for everyone, it is great for me and I absolutely love everything it can do.
I upgraded from the iPhone 4 because my fiance dropped it in a bucket of bleach water. Despite the fact that it did dry up and work again, the speaker when making phone calls was completely shot. I was hoping to hold out until a significant change in the iPhone lineup came out, but things do not always go as planned - I am sure you all know that story.
The call quality seems to be much better than my old phone, as long as I have at least two bars or more of signal, even though they may not differ much in the looks department. Friends and family have also reported being able to hear me better as well.
I LOVE the camera. The picture clarity is unbeatable. Unless you are an aspiring photographer, I really feel as though I do not need to carry around a camera, too. Since you can now double click the home button to get the camera to launch, it does not take nearly as long as it used to. Love that feature! I was initially concerned that they had removed the zoom feature, so that would have been my only complaint with the camera. However, while playing around with it on, I noticed that if I touched two fingers to the screen and moved them outwards in opposite directions, the zoom option appeared. I decided to test it out and take a few pictures, and the quality is still great even zoomed in! Pretty impressive, considering when I zoomed in on my old one, the quality diminished significantly the more I zoomed in.
iCloud is a fantastic addition, too. I love being able to track my iPhone in the event it gets lost, though I surely hope it does not! It is quick and easy to locate, if necessary... and yes, I have had a blast testing that out as well.
I have had no issues with Siri. I do have a pretty strong southern accent, so I find myself having to think about what I am saying and adjust the way I say some words. Siri almost always gets what I say right. And I love being able to set reminders for myself... being forgetful is definitely disadvantageous - especially for me.
* Why I took off one star.
I took off a star because battery life is very important to me, and it seems that this phone does not live up to my expectations. I do not do much on my phone as I work 8am-5pm every day, but I do check Facebook every now and then and I play Tiny Tower (not really enough to make a huge difference). With that being said, I do expect the battery to drain because of this - I am not expecting a Super Batter that only loses 10% throughout the day. However, when I get home around 5:30pm and have 5% battery left when it hardly got used, that's not entirely acceptable to me. Through a little research, though, I learned that if Location Services was turned on, it drains battery life even if you are not using it. I have not noticed much difference even when I have Location Services off, so I really cannot comment on that.
Over all, Apple did a great job upgrading and fixing many issues I had with the previous models of iPhones. This is my fourth iPhone, and each time I have upgraded, I have been pleased. This is no exception. It is a great little device full of everything I expect. I am happy. While this phone may not be for everyone, it is great for me and I absolutely love everything it can do.
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