UPGRADE?
5C – Go for it! I say this is a good phone at a decent (still not cheap) price, especially for those who have been waiting to break into the smartphone or iPhone market.
iPhone 5S The 5S question is a little more complicated, and that’s typical of mid-cycle upgrades. Let me explain. First, the specs:
5S SPECS ·
- Fingerprint scanner: Use your finger or thumb on the home button, instead of a passcode, to unlock the phone. The fingerprint will be set up through iTunes, and you can have multiple fingerprints that unlock one device. You can also authenticate iTunes purchases with your fingerprint on the scanner. Great for preventing theft, and hopefully not a lock-out nightmare. ·
- GOLD: The 5S comes in gold, silver, and “Space Gray” ·
- A7 processor: This is a 64-bit SOC or system on a chip. While Apple says it’s “up to” 2X faster, leaked benchmarks indicate a 30% increase in overall speed. Real world tests will come soon. ·
- M7 processor: Motion processor that works with health and fitness apps without draining the battery. This is a clear indicator of the iWatch rumors coming to fruition sooner rather than later. ·
- Camera: Better at low-light pictures due to a bigger aperture and dual LED flashes, called True-tone Flash, which provide softer light for night shots to warm up skin tones. ·
- 16GB model $199, 32GB $299 with contract. Available September 20th.