Apple's (AAPL) iPhone 5S 'The Best Smartphone on the Market' - Mossberg
Mossberg calls the fingerpring reader "simple" and "reliable" and "one you can confidently use, without a thought, to unlock the device instead of typing in a passcode." It can also be used to authorize purchases from Apple's App, iTunes and e-book stores. While it sounds like a gimmick, it is anything but, according to the reviewer. "It's a real advance, the biggest step ever in biometric authentication for everyday devices," he said. "After using Touch ID, I found it annoying to go back to typing in passcodes on my older iPhone."
He also called the new operating system, iOS7, "the biggest overhaul to the iPhone's core software since the original model launched in 2007." He added, "Nearly everything has been improved, including multi-tasking, notifications, access to common controls, email, Web browsing and Siri. Like any big change, it's a shock at first, but I have come to like it and consider it a step forward, despite a few issues."
"After a week of testing the iPhone 5S, I like it and can recommend it for anyone looking for a premium, advanced smartphone... "Overall, however, the new iPhone 5S is a delight. Its hardware and software make it the best smartphone on the market," he concludes.
The device goes on sale Friday, September 20, 2013.