Jonathan Reed

316 posts on MacStories since February 2024

Jonathan is a freelance graphic designer. As well as being a long-time Apple user he is a huge film and television aficionado and is very interested in the intersection between the two mediums and technology. He lives in London with his wife and daughter and is writing his bio in the third person.

My Shortcuts for Distraction-Free App Search

I love movies. And TV. I also love reading about them, especially who wrote and directed what, who composed the music, and what other works an actor has been in. For me, the best way to look up this information is IMDb. I’m sure many of you are thinking, “What about Callsheet?” Callsheet is an...


Joe Rosensteel, VFX Artist, Podcaster and writer

On this episode, we’re joined by Joe Rosensteel. Joe is a VFX artist who’s worked on big-name Hollywood productions as well as smaller commercial projects. He’s a writer on his own blog and for the Six Colors website, and he also has a podcast with Dan Sturm called Defocused.

Joe Rosensteel, VFX Artist, Podcaster and writer

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SSH and Moshing, Ollama-Style Apps, and More

Among the highlights on the Club MacStories+ Discord: It’s a three-way face-off between members’ favorite fitness apps! (Link) If you need an SSH/Mosh client for iOS, members had several good suggestions. (Link) Members recommended a couple of Ollama-style apps for iPadOS if that’s your jam. (Link) Want to join the Club MacStories+ Discord?Upgrade toClub MacStories+...


I Lived the Crossbody Strap Life… For a Week

There’s one thing I could certainly call myself: trend-curious. By that, I mean that if there is a trend or hot new “thing” – especially in the tech world – I’ll more often than not want to try it out. Macro keyboards and aesthetic desk setups are just two recent ones that I’ve dived into...


Robin Kanatzar, App accessibility speaker and developer

Robin Kanatzar is this episode’s guest. Robin is a former industrial engineer who has been developing apps for iOS and Android since 2016, focusing on accessibility. She also gives talks on the subject, educating developers on how to make their apps more accessible, as well as publishing a weekly newsletter on the subject, titled ‘Appt News’.

Robin Kanatzar, App accessibility speaker and developer

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Andrew Fyfe, CTO of Neutone

Andrew Fyfe is a musician originating from Scotland. After starting out gigging in bands and crossing paths with the likes of Biffy Clyro and Lewis Capaldi, Andrew started learning about artificial intelligence. Now living in Japan, Andrew is the CTO and co-founder of Neutone, a company introducing AI to the music-making process, aiming to do so in a way that respects artists and doesn’t replace creativity.

Andrew Fyfe, CTO of Neutone

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AirPods Pro Fit Tips for Tips, Obsidian Vault Rabbit Holes

Among the highlights on the Club MacStories+ Discord: Having problems with the fit of the new AirPods Pro? Members had some alternative tip suggestions. (Link) Tommertron went down a rabbit hole automating their Obsidian vault. (Link) Want to join the Club MacStories+ Discord?Upgrade toClub MacStories+ or Club Premier, then visit theAccount page....


Esther Huybreghts, Co-Founder of Pok Pok

This time, we’re joined by Esther Huybreghts. Esther is the Co-founder and Chief Creative Officer for Pok Pok, producers of the multi-award-winning app, PokPok Playground. Since the app launched in 2021, it’s won an App Store award, an Apple Design award, and many other commendations. Pok Pok was also recently included on TIME’s list of the 100 Most Influential Companies of 2025. Pok Pok is a really special app, and Esther talked about its inception, plans for the future, and staying strong against negative – and sometimes hateful – feedback.

Esther Huybreghts, Co-Founder of Pok Pok

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