iPhone 5S: The final verdict is here

We've put both new iPhones through their paces. Is the higher-end iPhone 5S the step-up successor to the 5 that it should be?

September 18, 2013 TODAY ON CNET Trouble viewing this email? Read it online Share via Facebook Leave a comment Email the editor iPhone 5S: The final verdict is here We've put both new iPhones through their paces. Is the higher-end iPhone 5S the step-up successor to the 5 that it should be? READ MORE » Karyne Levy Assistant managing editor / San Francisco, CA TODAY'S HEADLINES / The $99 iPhone 5C will surprise you The cheaper of the two new iPhones is still a small step up from the iPhone 5 of last year. And here is why; read our review. Read more iTunes Radio for iOS beats Pandora It doesn't offer live radio streams or non-music options, but iTunes Radio is the best way to listen to programmed radio on iOS. Read more Portable power charger at a premium price The BoostTurbine 4000 is a reliable gadget charger for when you need extra power, but it's too big to slip into a pocket for everyday use. Read more BlackBerry's BBM may hit Android Friday, iOS on Saturday BlackBerry's popular messaging platform is reportedly debuting on iOS and Android in the next few days. Read more How to back up your iPhone before installing iOS 7 Although it's not likely you'll run into trouble with the new OS, better safe than sorry. Here's a quick refresher on backing up your data. Read more LATEST NEWS / 01 Leaked photos show 'space gray' iPad Mini model 02 Microsoft plans more TV shows for the Xbox One 03 iTunes 11.1 arrives ahead of iOS 7, with iTunes Radio in tow 04 Feds' $4.35B for dairy and eggs is cracked, say cloud experts 05 Behold! Jonathan Ive's Apple NEW ON CNET: THE NEXT BIG THING / Are you ready for a smartwatch? CNET's newest show explores the potential of smartwatches. Can this wearable tech take off? LATEST FROM CNET HOW TO / 01 How to back up your iPhone before installing iOS 7 02 Five things to do before installing iOS 7 03 Two Chrome Store extensions bring back Gmail's old compose window 04 You can get the Belkin WeMo Light Switch installed in no time 05 Install the Honeywell Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat in a snap FOLLOW CNET... Facebook Twitter Google+ YouTube LinkedIn Tumblr Pinterest Newsletters RSS The e-mail address for this newsletter is techmails79758@gmail.com. To update your account, please visit our Newsletter subscription center. Unsubscribe  /  Help  /  Privacy policy Copyright 2013 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. CBS Interactive 235 Second Street San Franscisco, CA 94105 U.S.A.