Overall, this is a very good iPhone. The cellular modem in the iPhone 14 is much improved compared to past models, and performs very well on the Verizon network. Unless you really push it on your device, battery life will last all day with no problem. Is the bigger screen worth it? That will ultimately depend on how you use the device and your preference, but it does look best in class. As usual, Apple has iOS custom tuned to perform as best as possible with the built in hardware and bugs/glitches are fairly rare. Those that do occur are fixed very quickly via software updates. Past users of iPhones will feel right at home with the iPhone 14 Plus. The larger screen does enhance usability and is a game changer compared to the smaller screen size

Apple really dropped the ball with the iPhone 14.

Many Problems with Activating and setting up from iPhone-8. iCloud transfer worked OK, but phone would not activate, and required multiple support calls to resolve. iMessage and Facetime did not work after logging-into Apple-ID, and the fix was complicated. Most online suggestions did not help, but searching indicated that these problems are very well-known for the iPhone-14. iOS updated helped, but did not actually fix anything.The phone has been working now for nearly 2 weeks, but the user doesn't acknowledge any improvement over the iPhone-8, and she misses the hardware "Home Button". Overall, this is not perceived as an upgrade vs. the iPhone-8. We would return it but we returned the original phone for credit. We are not seeing much improvement in the photo ... MoreMany Problems with Activating and setting up from iPhone-8. iCloud transfer worked OK, but phone would not activate, and required multiple support calls to resolve. iMessage and Facetime did not work after logging-into Apple-ID, and the fix was complicated. Most online suggestions did not help, but searching indicated that these problems are very well-known for the iPhone-14. iOS updated helped, but did not actually fix anything.The phone has been working now for nearly 2 weeks, but the user doesn't acknowledge any improvement over the iPhone-8, and she misses the hardware "Home Button". Overall, this is not perceived as an upgrade vs. the iPhone-8. We would return it but we returned the original phone for credit. We are not seeing much improvement in the photo quality vs. the iPhone-8, even thought the new dual camera lenses look impressive from the outside.

Disappointing

Apple are ridiculously stingy now. They send a wire for a USBC plug, which most people won’t own, but no plug. You now have to go out and buy your own plug and Apple plugs are expensive. If you don’t have a USBC or already own an Apple charger, be prepared that you will be unable to charge this phone until you go out and buy one. They no longer send earphones either, you have to buy those separately too. The design of the phone is like the ancient iPhones 3GS/5, as if they ran out of ideas and started reusing really old designs. It was really awkward to transfer my data from my old phone to this one. The lowlight pictures are just as bad as every other iPhone, I’m seeing no improvement at all even though that’s one of this phone’s biggest selling points and is why I ... MoreApple are ridiculously stingy now. They send a wire for a USBC plug, which most people won’t own, but no plug. You now have to go out and buy your own plug and Apple plugs are expensive. If you don’t have a USBC or already own an Apple charger, be prepared that you will be unable to charge this phone until you go out and buy one. They no longer send earphones either, you have to buy those separately too. The design of the phone is like the ancient iPhones 3GS/5, as if they ran out of ideas and started reusing really old designs. It was really awkward to transfer my data from my old phone to this one. The lowlight pictures are just as bad as every other iPhone, I’m seeing no improvement at all even though that’s one of this phone’s biggest selling points and is why I opted for the 14 rather than the 13. This is my 5th iPhone and I’ve never been disappointed before but I’m very disappointed this time around. Wish I would have just bought the 13 and saved money too. Give us plugs again ya stingy horrors. Furious.

ESIM is a Nightmare Run Run Away!

I’ve had this phone for about four weeks now and I absolutely hate it. When you spend a lot of money on a new phone and out of the box apple can’t be bothered to send you a charger its very irritating and this phone requires more juice to charge quickly. Then after you finally get the phone charged up this ESim stuff is a nightmare. It seems like apple just likes to make everyone's lives miserable every few years and I’m not sure why I put up with it. Since there is no SIM card there is no easy way to transfer my number to this phone. I ended up having to call my provider multiple times before I could get it properly activated. This wasted another 2 hours of my life and frustration of having to deal with support. The other thing I hate about this ESim is when I’m ... MoreI’ve had this phone for about four weeks now and I absolutely hate it. When you spend a lot of money on a new phone and out of the box apple can’t be bothered to send you a charger its very irritating and this phone requires more juice to charge quickly. Then after you finally get the phone charged up this ESim stuff is a nightmare. It seems like apple just likes to make everyone's lives miserable every few years and I’m not sure why I put up with it. Since there is no SIM card there is no easy way to transfer my number to this phone. I ended up having to call my provider multiple times before I could get it properly activated. This wasted another 2 hours of my life and frustration of having to deal with support. The other thing I hate about this ESim is when I’m traveling I can’t just pop in a sim from the country I’m in and go about my day. Now I have to pay overpriced roaming from my current provider. Overall, I would not buy this product, again!! I have had it with apple I have been a die hard fan for years but I honestly think I’m going to sell this phone and get an android.

Excellent for People with Multiple Apple Devices

I had considered getting the Pro, but that was on back order, and since I don’t do much video, I decided the regular iPhone 14 would be good enough for what I need. It is smaller than the other versions, so it is good for people (like me) with small hands. Let me just say, I ordered this new iPhone 14 online and set it up myself: this was the easiest data transfer/phone setup I have ever gone through. Having gone from one iPhone to another, the new phone walked me through the setup process and automatically pulled all of my apps, passwords, and other data from my old phone and installed it on the new one; all I had to do was log into my different accounts. Now, I have low vision, so I rely heavily on accessibility features. The iPhone has multiple settings that I ... MoreI had considered getting the Pro, but that was on back order, and since I don’t do much video, I decided the regular iPhone 14 would be good enough for what I need. It is smaller than the other versions, so it is good for people (like me) with small hands. Let me just say, I ordered this new iPhone 14 online and set it up myself: this was the easiest data transfer/phone setup I have ever gone through. Having gone from one iPhone to another, the new phone walked me through the setup process and automatically pulled all of my apps, passwords, and other data from my old phone and installed it on the new one; all I had to do was log into my different accounts. Now, I have low vision, so I rely heavily on accessibility features. The iPhone has multiple settings that I utilize, first and foremost enlarged font sizes. On my previous iPhone, the size I set would cause text to bunch and overlap, rendering it illegible. Despite the iPhone 14’s screen being only a little larger, I am happy to say that this issue has almost completely vanished. Apple touchscreen products, like their watch, iPhone, and iPad all use the same touch commands, making them extremely easy to use and navigate once these different controls are learned; this new iPhone is no different there. For the Facial recognition, it is an extremely convenient feature that works whether or not I am wearing a surgical mask; the only frustrating part is that I have to be fairly close to the screen to see it, which is much too close for the facial recognition feature to work, so before I even realize it is going to scan my face, it has already tried multiple times and then requires me to enter my passcode or password manually. The only thing that makes this particular inconvenience tolerable and less interruptive is that I have an Apple Watch which, when close enough to the iPhone, unlocks it if facial recognition fails (my watch is frequently vibrating to let me know it—not my face—opened the phone or an app). iCloud is still a fantastic feature, and I haven’t encountered any issues pulling up information on my phone or iMac. The new battery life on this phone is also a huge plus! I have used it to listen to lossless audio streaming, watching videos, streaming shows and live tv, reading, online shopping, GPS navigation, and random browsing. I am on my phone or listening to music for hours each day, more so the past week because of the Thanksgiving holiday, and while I choose to charge my phone any time it gets under 80%, I haven’t even had to do that every day. The only real glitch I have encountered is that on some phone calls, I cannot adjust the sound volume during the call with the phone’s side buttons. Otherwise, it does everything I need and more, so I am very happy with this new iPhone and, for sure, recommend it!

Fix the wallpaper feature

Jumped from the 13 max to 14 max solely for the camera and I usually don’t just jump a single phone model - slightly regretting it. The 13 had trouble autofocusing and selecting the right camera when taking photos out of an airplane cockpit. The 14 AF and camera selection seem to be slightly less temperamental so far, and the colors(especially in low light) seem truer. That’s where the improvements stop for me.The wallpaper feature widgets update is nifty, but it killed a very basic and arguably important feature - choosing Home Screen and Lock Screen photos independently when you just want to change one of them. I’ve just sorted by people, selected a photo, “use as wallpaper” which automatically sets as your Lock Screen, and then forces you to choose a Home ... MoreJumped from the 13 max to 14 max solely for the camera and I usually don’t just jump a single phone model - slightly regretting it. The 13 had trouble autofocusing and selecting the right camera when taking photos out of an airplane cockpit. The 14 AF and camera selection seem to be slightly less temperamental so far, and the colors(especially in low light) seem truer. That’s where the improvements stop for me.The wallpaper feature widgets update is nifty, but it killed a very basic and arguably important feature - choosing Home Screen and Lock Screen photos independently when you just want to change one of them. I’ve just sorted by people, selected a photo, “use as wallpaper” which automatically sets as your Lock Screen, and then forces you to choose a Home Screen photo(or Apple background) right then, but doesn’t let you sort by people which means you either have to screenshot the photo in advance so it’s easily accessible or scroll through all of your photos. The even worse scenario: What if I want to change just my Home Screen? Why am I forced to completely redo my lock screen photo + widgets and then go fishing for my desire Home Screen photo!? I just don’t get how you sit down in a dev meeting and say, “Should we let people choose their Home Screen and Lock Screen photos independently of one another like we’ve done for years without issue? Nah, let’s change it.” Change just for the sake of change is no guarantee of improvement.Would not recommend the jump from a 13.

I hate this phone

I love My MacBook Air and iPad so I figured I would like the phone. NO, I hate it. This phone takes terrible pictures. I have had it for about 3-4 months and I am going to flip it for the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. My old galaxy S5 takes better photos. I really wanted to like this phone. I mostly use my phone for photos social media and phone basics. I will say the battery life is pretty good, no dropped calls, good sync with the blue tooth in the vehicle and I appreciate the ability to sync with my other Apple products. Sorry I hate to give Apple a lousy review and maybe I should have gotten the 14pro supposedly it has a better camera so please in the future just find a way to match the cameras on Samsung or The pixel and the Apple phone would be perfect.

Pro's & Con's on new iPhone14

My new iPhone 14 is great. VZ gave me $800 on the trade-in of my iPhone 8 which was an offer I couldn't refuse. 5G where connected, improved camera, longer battery time. They did a good job transferring all of my apps from the old phone, but I'm having to reinstall a few such as home security. I haven't mastered the touch of turning off apps running in the background. Necessary for me to re-LogIn to the phone more than my previous phone, but I'm sure I haven't learned the shortcut. I do not use the facial recognition LogIn. New phone charger does not use a USB connector. Presidio2 Grip case case is great, magnetic, sturdy. The phone and case together are too big to fit in the cup holder of my car where I like to store the phone while driving. Lots of new tricks for ... MoreMy new iPhone 14 is great. VZ gave me $800 on the trade-in of my iPhone 8 which was an offer I couldn't refuse. 5G where connected, improved camera, longer battery time. They did a good job transferring all of my apps from the old phone, but I'm having to reinstall a few such as home security. I haven't mastered the touch of turning off apps running in the background. Necessary for me to re-LogIn to the phone more than my previous phone, but I'm sure I haven't learned the shortcut. I do not use the facial recognition LogIn. New phone charger does not use a USB connector. Presidio2 Grip case case is great, magnetic, sturdy. The phone and case together are too big to fit in the cup holder of my car where I like to store the phone while driving. Lots of new tricks for me to learn from others and websites. Get the new iPhone 14 today!!

Yes, the iPhone 14 is worth it.

The iPhone 14 is worth it!The redesigned construction of the iPhone 14 alone makes it worth buying over the iPhone 13. Here is why: The iPhone 14 can be taken apart from the rear by removing the the rear cover. So, why is that a big deal? If the rear cover breaks on the i13, it will cost over $500 to repair, the i14 will only cost $160. The 6 gig of memory and the camera upgrade are great additional added benefits as well.Here is the back story: This is my first iPhone and I did my home work. I came from the Android world of phones. Yes, I could have gotten the iPhone14 Pro(Max) but I did not need it. If I wanted the pro, I would have gotten the pro. Set up was easy. However, there was a bit of a learning curve going from an android to ISO 16.6. but I am getting ... MoreThe iPhone 14 is worth it!The redesigned construction of the iPhone 14 alone makes it worth buying over the iPhone 13. Here is why: The iPhone 14 can be taken apart from the rear by removing the the rear cover. So, why is that a big deal? If the rear cover breaks on the i13, it will cost over $500 to repair, the i14 will only cost $160. The 6 gig of memory and the camera upgrade are great additional added benefits as well.Here is the back story: This is my first iPhone and I did my home work. I came from the Android world of phones. Yes, I could have gotten the iPhone14 Pro(Max) but I did not need it. If I wanted the pro, I would have gotten the pro. Set up was easy. However, there was a bit of a learning curve going from an android to ISO 16.6. but I am getting used to the iPhone. You tube is definitely your friend with learning how to use the IPhone.

iPhone 14 Honest Review

The Apple iPhone 14 is overall a really great phone for anyone who is looking for a high speed, great camera quality, and a day-long of battery life. The squared-off sides are more comfortable to hold in your hand in my opinion. I was able to purchase this one and so far my experience has been wonderful. Something I really like about this phone is its fast speed along with the different options the camera gives you. I wouldn't say the iPhone 14 has a better camera than the 13, rather I think they are more similar and there wasn't a dramatic improvement. The battery life is something that I wish was a little longer. It last about an hour or two more than the average iPhone 13, but does charge faster. I have been able to receive about a 50% charge in 30 minutes. ... MoreThe Apple iPhone 14 is overall a really great phone for anyone who is looking for a high speed, great camera quality, and a day-long of battery life. The squared-off sides are more comfortable to hold in your hand in my opinion. I was able to purchase this one and so far my experience has been wonderful. Something I really like about this phone is its fast speed along with the different options the camera gives you. I wouldn't say the iPhone 14 has a better camera than the 13, rather I think they are more similar and there wasn't a dramatic improvement. The battery life is something that I wish was a little longer. It last about an hour or two more than the average iPhone 13, but does charge faster. I have been able to receive about a 50% charge in 30 minutes. Another great feature about this phone is the painless eSIM setup. Being able to set up the SIM card virtually and not a physical transfer on your phone makes carrying over carriers from phone to phone much easier. battery lasts as long as the iPhone 13. As you may remember, it was much better than the iPhone 12. The iPhone 14 is a smooth and responsive phone and great for any high-quality gaming or photo and video editing. Overall I think this is a great phone to purchase if you are looking for a durable and sustainable upgrade and I do think it is worth the extra hundred dollars from the 13.