Why No NFC?

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Why NFC still isn't on an Apple's latest iDevice?

NFC has not delivered, and Apple has no incentive to change that. By shipping NFC in the current climate, Apple would implicitly take responsibility for making that technology a success.

The only people who I ever hear complain about its absence or tout the NFC features in some of today's Android devices are those that are heavily into technology. Otherwise, the average joe / plain jane just doesn't give a hoot. Even with Starbucks implementing their mobile apps and scanners, besides me, I have yet to see the morning customer use their phone to pay.

Don't get me wrong, I'm all for advancing NFC but it seem like WiFi and Bluetooth 4.0 is getting the job done.

via Apple Outsider

One Week Free!

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If you haven't tried it already, I suggest you check out CrossFit. If you happen to live in San Diego, I'd check out CrossFit858. Owner and Director Mark Lin is an awesome coach and he's enlisted some of the finest in the SoCal area to help the box out. Sign up for the free introductory week and tell 'em I sent ya. If you need a little "About CrossFit" just hit the link!

CrossFit 858: Opens 12.2 from Sean Horton on Vimeo.

I do wish that I could manage my flying schedule a lot better and make a consistent effort but I will get there one way or the other as this is my Latest Endeavour(9 months later).

To Upgrade or not Upgrade...iOS 6

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Today marks the day Apple rolls out its sixth iteration of iOS. Touted to have award-winning features, its one pitfall, as many have already pointed out, is its replacement of Google's Maps. Granted, Apple did "lease" Maps from Google and that contract expired last year but Apple's new substitute is far from complete. Take it from me, if you rely on transit maps and a specific set of trustworthy data points, you might be better off sticking to iOS 5.

But the simple fact is: When you buy an iOS 6 device, you get a worse experience for search and no ability to get transit directions out of the box, both of which are significant downgrades from iOS 5.

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Walt Mossberg's Quick Take

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A trusted source of knowledge and opinion, Walt Mossberg from the Wall Street Journal's All Things D handles the Apple iPhone 5.

...I still consider the iPhone [5] the best smartphone on the market, especially with its staggering 700,000 third-party apps and a wealth of available content.

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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey *New Trailer*

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I know that the last few posts have been Apple / iPhone 5 overload, but until mine arrives on Friday, here's a little more excitement coming your way! Check out the latest trailer from The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey slated for a December 14, 2012 release!.

Free your Speaker!!!

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Do you have one of Apple's 30-pin Docks or perhaps a speaker docking system that has now become obsolete?  Well, if you haven't heard, Apple just recently implemented their new proprietary 8-pin connector starting with the iPhone 5 and next generation iPod nano making your accessories defunct but don't worry.  More or less, you have the chance to set that dock / speaker free with a new device named auris!

This Kickstarter project is already funded at 117% and with an estimated delivery of December 2012, you can breathe new life into your speakers by Christmas!

Twice as Fast

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If this Geekbench test holds true, we'll have a new reigning champ in the mobile arena. I'm sure we'll also be hearing from Apple's PR either tomorrow or sometime this week reporting record sales after Friday morning's sell out!

The numbers seem to validate Apple's claim that the A6 processor is twice as fast as the A5 and any previous iOS device. This one score also places the iPhone 5 ahead of the average scores of all Android phones on Geekbench.

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The Most Popular iPhone 5 is...

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According to Sprint's website, the winner is the 16GB iPhone 5 with shipping times posting two weeks out while the 32GB and 64GB show delivery dates of September 21st.  The other two US carriers, Verizon and AT&T show dates of 9/26 and 2-3 weeks ago respectively.  Maybe Verizon has a larger allotment of iPhone 5s Fives?

Of course, if you do chose Sprint, you won't be able to make calls and surf the web simultaneously so chose accordingly. If you're like me and live in San Diego, I don't even see a roll-out date for Sprint LTE so until then, I'll be sticking with AT&T.

Online iPhone 5 Pre-Order Fiasco

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For some reason, Apple thought that handing out online reservation tickets would be a great idea. It was a complete and utter disaster that prevented me from ordering any of my phones and now I might be stuck waiting in line if I want the new iPhone 5 on day 1, September 21. Yes, it could have been AT&T's fault due to carrier processing on subsidize costs and eligibility, but that's doesn't matter.  I hated every minute of it.  None of the "reservations" say that they phone will deliver by the 21st but instead say 2 week shipping.  I logged into Verizon Wireless website where 2 hours after this whole ordeal took 3 minutes to go through and complete. I'm just waiting for my confirmation that I'm moving from one crappy company to the other "pompous, more expensive because we know we can be" carrier.  Hopefully the grass is greener on the other side.

Here are some images that you'll enjoy that pretty much depicts what I went through.