We’ll be live on the Relay YouTube channel all day, raising money for St. Jude:
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‘Apple silicon Mac mini (5 Port)’⇢
Apple has seemingly leaked the rumored next-generation Mac mini with five USB-C ports, according to a code change within Apple software that was discovered today by MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris.
The code refers to an unreleased Mac mini model with an Apple silicon chip and five ports, which lines up with a previous report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman that said the next Mac mini will be equipped with five USB-C ports. Similar to the Mac Studio, Gurman said two of the ports will be located on the front of the new Mac mini. Technically speaking, at least some of these ports will likely be Thunderbolt 4 ports, which use the USB-C connector design.
Widgetsmith 7.0⇢
Widgetsmith is getting a really fun update for iOS 18:
Widgetsmith 7 on iOS 18 includes new ways to use your widgets to perform useful Actions from your Home screen, Lock screen, and Control Center. Actions allow you to quickly launch an app, run a Shortcut, make a call, send a text, or play music. Actions are chosen from our curated and ever-growing list of options and can be easily personalized.
Sequoia Added to macOS Screenshot Library⇢
macOS Sequoia is rolling out today, and it joins its predecessors in the macOS Screenshot Library.
This initial version of Sequoia is pretty quiet; the fireworks will come with Apple Intelligence in the coming months.
Reminders MenuBar⇢
I recently switched back to Reminders for the 10,000th time, and came across this really cool Mac app that adds Reminders (and a quick-add text box) to your menubar. It belongs on the same list as InstaRemind when it comes to making Reminders easier — and faster — to use on macOS. InstaRemind’s quick-add feature is more customizable, but Reminders MenuBar puts actual tasks in its drop-down, which is pretty slick.
Memphis vs. xAI⇢
- I hate everything about this.
- I could have told our city leadership that something like was inevitable… as could have many, many other people.
The King of All Stream Decks⇢
Polaris Dawn Completes First Private Spacewalk⇢
SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn astronauts successfully performed a spacewalk, marking the first done by a private company. After depressurizing SpaceX’s Dragon capsule, the billionaire funding the mission, Jared Isaacman, emerged from the spacecraft early Thursday morning.
With his torso and head fully sticking outside the capsule, Isaacman performed tests on SpaceX’s new spacesuits, which are designed for increased mobility. “Back at home, we all have a lot of work to do,” Isaacman said during the spacewalk. “But from here, it sure looks like a perfect world.”
Connected #518: Is FileMaker Carbon Neutral?⇢
This week on a jam-packed episode of the world’s greatest podcast:
The guys score their picks regarding Apple’s “It’s Glowtime” event.
Things didn’t go well for everyone.
Mac Power Users #762: It’s Glowtime⇢
This week on a special episode of MPU:
Apple’s September event brought new iPhones, updated AirPods, and a revised Apple Watch line. Stephen and David sort through the news and share their thoughts.
No Mo’ Chemo
On June 25, 2010, our son had his “No More Chemo” party at St. Jude Children’s Hospital, at nearly 20 months of age:
These parties are one of my favorite things about life at St. Jude:
Confetti, singing and cheering aren’t what you think of when you think of a hospital. But St. Jude isn’t just any hospital. And when patients receiving chemotherapy finish treatment, we celebrate with a No More Chemo party.
Why Do You Have To Go and Make Things So Complicated?
Apple held its annual iPhone event today, and the biggest thought in my mind about is that Apple’s product messaging has gotten confusing. 
Apple Watch
For years, rumors have claimed that the Apple Watch Ultra would fall off the annual release cycle the standard Apple Watch enjoys, and it happened today, with the Ultra picking up the saddest label I’ve ever see on Apple’s website:
I mean, the satin black finish looks incredible, but why didn’t the Ultra receive any other updates, especially as it sits at the high-end of the product line? I understand that the Apple Watch SE doesn’t need annual refreshing, but the Ultra being in that bucket just doesn’t make sense to me.