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I installed iOS 7 on my iPhone 5 because it was the only way to repair my abysmal WiFi bandwidth at home. Here's my brief review:

The Good:
1) Much easier to swipe and enter pass code in lock screen thanks to improved location of number pad buttons.

2) Control Center is extremely useful. I like being able to turn stuff like WiFi on and off easily.

3) Clean. No more felt. This also poses some problems though.


The Bad:
1) Feels like a bit of a blank canvas. iOS 6 had a very unique Apple character. iOS 7 needs a bit more charm.

2) Translucent Dock is unnecessary and blocks wallpaper.


Unknowns:
1) Battery life. Seem ok to me so far. I drained a bit more than usual but I also played around with the settings more.

Overall, this is not bad. I had no problems using the functionality of iOS 7. iOS 7 still needs work IMO, but it's a decent starting place for the post-Jobs/Forrestal era.
 
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