It’s too bad Shortcuts doesn’t allow you to choose which lens/zoom in the ‘Take Photo’ action. I wanted to build one that would take a 0.5×, 1×, 2×, 4× and 8× all in quick succession to compare from the same angle and framing.

A smartphone screen displays a camera app interface with options to take a photo using the front or back camera, or use shortcut input, against a colorful gradient background.

Oh boy, if this super-thin iPhone Fold rumor is true and it comes in at that magical 5.5-inch folded size, sign me up!

Model
Depth

iPhone 17
7.95mm

iPhone Air
5.64mm

iPhone 17 Pro
8.75mm

iPhone 17 Pro Max
8.75mm

iPhone Fold (unfolded)
4.5-4.8mm

iPhone Fold (folded)
9-9.5mm

Cutting around 20% off the size of the already-very-thin iPhone Air will be impressive.

Manton Reece proposes swapping the Fediverse to domain-based handles:

Right now, the clear convention is Mastodon / WebFinger-style handles:

@manton@example.com

There are two problems with this: it looks like an email address, even with the “@” prefix, and it implies identity is usually tied to a server that someone else is running. There is no natural progression for solo instances in the way there is with subdomain → domain name .

I would love to see a gradual transition to:

@manton.example.com

And simply:

@manton.org

Seems like the correct endgame. Let’s see it on Micro.blog first! 😉

Back to the Seward Range for our group backpacking trip this week! Jess and Jeff joined us to get all four peaks done in one go — Seward, Donaldson, Emmons, and then Seymour. We adapted our plan due to the forecasted rain, opting to stay in the Ward Brook lean-to. That meant for a longer Day 1 doing the SDE loop, but then we were able to knock out Seymour early on Day 2 and avoid most of the rain. Big kudos to Jess and Jeff for being flexible and up for the challenge. We worked well as a team to get them done, and marveled at the stunning fall foliage. (Extra props to Jeff as these were his first #46er high peaks!)

Check out our other upcoming group hikes on our website.

Finished reading: On Tyranny by Timothy Snyder 📚

Believe in truth. To abandon facts is to abandon freedom. If nothing is true, then no one can criticize power, because there is no basis upon which to do so. If nothing is true, then all is spectacle. The biggest wallet pays for the most blinding lights.

This book is short, but I can’t call it sweet considering the political climate in the U.S. It offers a sobering look at the similarities between Soviet & Nazi regimes, and the first Trump term. It’s shorter than some of your favorite tech podcasts and you should give it a read or listen.

Started reading: On Tyranny by Timothy Snyder 📚

  1. Do not obey in advance.

  2. Defend institutions.

  3. Beware the one-party state.

  4. Take responsibility for the face of the world.

  5. Remember professional ethics.

  6. Be wary of paramilitaries.

  7. Be reflective if you must be armed.

  8. Stand out.

  9. Be kind to our language.

  10. Believe in truth.

  11. Investigate.

  12. Make eye contact and small talk.

  13. Practice corporeal politics.

  14. Establish a private life.

  15. Contribute to good causes.

  16. Learn from peers in other countries.

  17. Listen for dangerous words.

  18. Be calm when the unthinkable arrives.

  19. Be a patriot.

  20. Be as courageous as you can.

Tom and I spent a few days on the trail last week, plugging away at his remaining ADK high peaks. We summited Sawteeth on a gorgeous day for 30/46, and then cruised through the three peaks of the Seward range to bring his total to 33/46. It’s the best time of year for hiking here in the Adirondacks!

What’s happening with the sizes of these icons in this context menu??

A smartphone screen displaying a menu overlay with options such as “Require Face ID,” “Add to Home Screen,” “Purchased,” “Updates,” “Redeem,” and “Search.” Some icons for those options are small while others are large. In the background, app folders labeled “Creativity,” “Travel,” and “Utilities” contain various app icons.

It feels good, for some reason, to know that my phone beats out @siracusa@mastodon.social’s 2019 Mac Pro from just six years ago.

Such a fun weekend watching dear friends pledge their love to one another. I love weddings! 💍 Congrats to @tyler_schlesier.1 and @lauren_schlesier! And thanks for the tip about the balloon festival; it was so cool! 🎈

A couple dances gracefully on a ballroom floor with wooden beams above while guests watch from round tables adorned with colorful flower arrangements. A bride holding a bouquet laughs with a groom who is playfully leaning back in a grassy area surrounded by green trees near a dark wooden building. A man wearing a checkered shirt and tie stands smiling alongside a woman with curly hair wearing a black jacket in a sunny woodland path. A weathered wooden canoe holds metal tubs filled with ice and assorted drinks, surrounded by greenery and string lights. It rests indoors by large windows overlooking a wooded area. A bride in a lace gown and groom in a suit stand smiling with two casually dressed people inside a rustic room with large windows and forest view outside. A person with long curly hair stands by a lakeshore, looking across a calm lake surrounded by a dense forest under a clear blue sky. Hot air balloons shaped like animals rise into the sky while crowds of people watch from a grassy field. The balloons include a penguin and others with colorful patterns. A colorful hot air balloon ascends over a grassy field surrounded by a group of people during a clear day with blue skies. Hot air balloons rise into a clear blue sky with colorful designs while people gather on a grassy field observing the event.

Ooh I should have looked at @robb@social.lol’s Donation Treats page before donating to St. Jude. So many people are offering neat little rewards to accelerate the cause. Check it out!

Hey y’all, cancer sucks so for the next 24 hours, I’m matching donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, up to $250.

Even $1 helps. I hope you’ll join me, and our little tech community, in the fight against children’s cancer. 💪

We 🧡 doing all the outdoor things and are so fortunate to be somewhere where they’re all so accessible! Come adventure with us!

Review card overlays a mountainous landscape with trees under a cloudy sky. Text reads M W 5 reviews 5 stars 15 hours ago. Jarrod is the guy you want to help you plan and do your next trip! He does all sorts of adventures from hiking to rock climbing canoe adventures camping and so much more! He also does a great job of staying in touch with plans which is so important as the ADK weather can change quickly. Highly recommend!!

7 pitches, 800 vertical ft, 4 long rappels, 10 miles of hiking, 12.5 hours car-to-car. Just getting all the way out to Wallface — NY’s biggest backcountry wall — is an adventure. Revisiting The Diagonal (5.8) made for an awesome #Sendtember Monday. It’s hard to beat that wilderness exposure. ⛰️

Big thanks to Casey for joining me on this scouting mission. It was fun dialing in those systems! 🧗‍♀️

Wanna get up something big? Book a guided climb at the link in our bio. 🤘

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Zack Beauchamp: ‘Let’s be clear about what happened to Jimmy Kimmel’

What just happened, in short, shows how far down the authoritarian road the United States has traveled in just eight months. […]

Kimmel’s aside – in a monologue mostly focused on mocking President Donald Trump – did not justify what came next. During a Wednesday podcast appearance, FCC head Brendan Carr threatened to revoke the broadcasting licenses of any stations that continued to air Kimmel’s content. […]

Carr’s threat should have been toothless. The FCC is prohibited by law from employing “the power of censorship” or interfering “with the right of free speech.”

The jig is up. If you were fooled that Conservatives cared about “free speech”, hopefully you’ve seen the light. If you haven’t, I don’t think you can’t be helped.

Okay, this might be the perfect lock screen photo for Liquid Glass and spatial scenes. 😍

Getting a new iPhone tomorrow? Cases at my store are 50% off with code Sweet17. Enjoy!

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Couldn’t have asked for a nicer day to go up Saddleback for Tom’s 29th high peak! We made such good time that we paid an extra visit to Gothics via the cable route just for the fun of it. Fall colors are certainly coming in!

@lakeplacidadk @saranaclake @tupperlakeny @adirondack46ers_ @hike.adk @mountaineerbandana @newyorkoutdoorguides #Adirondacks #PerfectDayADK #HireAGuide

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🔗 Michael Burkhardt, 9to5mac.com: ‘Seven iPhone Air details you might’ve missed during yesterday’s keynote’

I hadn’t realized about the uncentered USB-C port, the further in-cut Dynamic Island, the single speaker in the earpiece, or all the extra camera features you lose when you only have one lens.

Looks like @imyke@myke.social and @matt_birchler@mastodon.social were having a brainwave this morning.

Two social media posts about the iPhone lineup. First post by “imyke@myke.social”: “This might be Apple’s strongest iPhone lineup in years?” followed by emojis and details: iPhone 17 has ProMotion and Always-On display. iPhone Air is described as “magic.” iPhone 17 Pro is available in orange. Mentions a new selfie camera. Includes a URL to an article. Second post by “matt_birchler@mastodon.social”: Expresses confidence in the iPhone upgrade being the best in years, barring surprises. Includes a different URL to an article. Both posts have options to reply and bookmark.

Devon Dundee: ‘Apple Introduces AirPods Pro 3’ macstories.net

The other Apple Intelligence feature coming to AirPods Pro 3 (as well as AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 with ANC) is Live Translation. When the user is having a conversation with someone speaking a supported language other than their own, AirPods will play real-time audio translations of the phrases being spoken while using ANC to lower the volume of the speaker so the translation is clear.

I didn’t realize this was coming to my AirPods 4 too! Gonna have to find someone to test this with…

Another awesome evening on the ropes with Brian. I had the pleasure of showing him around Pitchoff for his first time on the cliff, and we got a send on the three-pitch uber classic, Pete’s Farewell (5.7). Loving these beautiful fall climbing days!!

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Dan Moren was wondering about satellite connectivity today:

I found myself thinking about satellite connectivity during today’s Apple event, during which the company announced that the Apple Watch Ultra 3 would include the feature. Back when the feature debuted on the iPhone 14 line, Apple said it would remain free for two years. When that period was up, Apple extended free coverage for another year. Which brings us to this year! Will people have to finally start paying?

The short answer? No, not yet.

When Apple said the Ultra 3 watch came with free satellite connectivity but didn’t mention for how long, I wondered if it meant they gave up on the idea that the feature might eventually require a subscription. But, alas, a footnote in the Newsroom post tells us it’s free for two years, just like the iPhone. I wonder how long this two years will last!

Anil Dash: ‘How Tim Cook sold out Steve Jobs’

The son of an immigrant, a child of the counterculture, a man offering an unmistakable fuck-you to Big Brother, and a person who, above all, would never kiss the ass of someone who had absolutely awful taste. This was Steve Jobs.

Solid reading to go along with my post from earlier today.

(Via Manton Reece)

So it looks like this is shipping in macOS 26… 😬

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