Jonathan Reed
@jonathan.macstories.net
Former baby.
I’m a contributor and the Community Manager over at MacStories.net.
Check out my write up of this year’s watchOS 11 release:
https://www.macstories.net/stories/watchos-11-the-macstories-review/
I’m a contributor and the Community Manager over at MacStories.net.
Check out my write up of this year’s watchOS 11 release:
https://www.macstories.net/stories/watchos-11-the-macstories-review/
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Introducing First, Last, Everything and Cozy Zone
Tomorrow is Apple’s big day, but today is ours. We’re pleased to introduce you to a brand new podcast, and more of one of your favorite shows. First, Last, Everything First, Last, Everything is a brand new MacStories podcast that explores people’s relationships with the technology that has shaped their lives. Each week, Jonathan Reed
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I'm thrilled to launch 'First, Last, Everything' @flepodcast.macstories.net, my podcast exploring people's relationships with technology. Each episode, I get to know a guest through 3 pieces of tech: their first inspiration, their last obsession, & the one that meant everything
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November 26, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Jonathan Reed
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November 25, 2025 at 10:08 PM
It's always fun doing a roundup of indie apps at @macstories.net. This is part two of our coverage of OS 26 updates from our favourite apps. I wrote about Focus and Simple Scan.
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Wading Back Into the Liquid Glass Pool: The MacStories OS 26 App Roundup Continued
<p>Last month, we featured 15 great examples of apps that have adopted Apple’s Liquid Glass design language and latest APIs. Today, the MacStories team is sharing nine more of our favorite updates that take advantage of Apple’s latest technologies. We’ll have additional coverage in the weeks ahead, but for now, let’s dive into even more...</p>
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November 25, 2025 at 1:32 PM
It's always fun doing a roundup of indie apps at @macstories.net. This is part two of our coverage of OS 26 updates from our favourite apps. I wrote about Focus and Simple Scan.
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Extra - Love Your Email
A delightful inbox designed around your life
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November 24, 2025 at 8:54 AM
November 23, 2025 at 11:41 PM
In this week's Club @macstories.net Weekly column, I wrote about some of Apple's hardware and software features I really miss that could do with a return.
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Nostalgic Features Apple Should Bring Back
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November 21, 2025 at 8:19 PM
In this week's Club @macstories.net Weekly column, I wrote about some of Apple's hardware and software features I really miss that could do with a return.
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It's frustrating the EU caved but this section is good news for everyone:
"Under the new proposal, some "non-risk" cookies won't trigger pop-ups at all, and users would be able to control others from central browser controls that apply to websites broadly."
www.theverge.com/news/823750/...
"Under the new proposal, some "non-risk" cookies won't trigger pop-ups at all, and users would be able to control others from central browser controls that apply to websites broadly."
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Europe is scaling back its landmark privacy and AI laws
The EU folds under Big Tech’s pressure.
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November 19, 2025 at 1:40 PM
It's frustrating the EU caved but this section is good news for everyone:
"Under the new proposal, some "non-risk" cookies won't trigger pop-ups at all, and users would be able to control others from central browser controls that apply to websites broadly."
www.theverge.com/news/823750/...
"Under the new proposal, some "non-risk" cookies won't trigger pop-ups at all, and users would be able to control others from central browser controls that apply to websites broadly."
www.theverge.com/news/823750/...
November 15, 2025 at 11:21 PM
In this week's Club @macstories.net Weekly column, I wrote about MD Vinyl, an app for recreating the vinyl playing experience on your iPad.
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November 15, 2025 at 8:06 AM
In this week's Club @macstories.net Weekly column, I wrote about MD Vinyl, an app for recreating the vinyl playing experience on your iPad.
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The Running Man (2025)
My 50th film in IMAX and it looked great on that huge screen. Just lacking a bit of Edgar Wright's signature style.
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My 50th film in IMAX and it looked great on that huge screen. Just lacking a bit of Edgar Wright's signature style.
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November 14, 2025 at 9:17 PM
The Running Man (2025)
My 50th film in IMAX and it looked great on that huge screen. Just lacking a bit of Edgar Wright's signature style.
boxd.it/bIeMaZ
My 50th film in IMAX and it looked great on that huge screen. Just lacking a bit of Edgar Wright's signature style.
boxd.it/bIeMaZ
November 13, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Well this has double standards written all over it. (For the record, I'm for a lot of the EU legislation they've been pushing against big tech over the last few years)
www.politico.eu/article/bruss...
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Brussels knifes privacy to feed the AI boom
Draft proposals obtained by POLITICO show EU is breaking sacred privacy regime to placate industry.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Well this has double standards written all over it. (For the record, I'm for a lot of the EU legislation they've been pushing against big tech over the last few years)
www.politico.eu/article/bruss...
www.politico.eu/article/bruss...
In this week's Club @macstories.net Weekly column, I wrote about how I'm organising my Granola AI meeting notes in Notion.
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Integrating and Organizing Granola Meeting Notes in Notion
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November 7, 2025 at 7:24 PM
In this week's Club @macstories.net Weekly column, I wrote about how I'm organising my Granola AI meeting notes in Notion.
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AI in a water tracking app? Of course there is! (WaterMinder)
November 5, 2025 at 7:43 PM
AI in a water tracking app? Of course there is! (WaterMinder)
I still think Apple's Sleep Score feature is a bit underwhelming but it's good to see these changes.
9to5mac.com/2025/11/04/watcho...
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watchOS 26.2 makes a big change to Sleep Score, here’s what’s different - 9to5Mac
One of the headlining features of watchOS 26 is Sleep Score, which provides a nightly score and classification of your...
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November 5, 2025 at 9:06 AM
I still think Apple's Sleep Score feature is a bit underwhelming but it's good to see these changes.
9to5mac.com/2025/11/04/watcho...
9to5mac.com/2025/11/04/watcho...
Finally!!
I so tired of seeing half messages and ultra lowers images on my watch notifications.
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I so tired of seeing half messages and ultra lowers images on my watch notifications.
about.fb.com/news/2025/11/int...
Introducing WhatsApp for Apple Watch
Today, we’re launching a new WhatsApp app for Apple Watch, so you can stay on top of your WhatsApp chats without pulling out your iPhone.
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November 4, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Finally!!
I so tired of seeing half messages and ultra lowers images on my watch notifications.
about.fb.com/news/2025/11/int...
I so tired of seeing half messages and ultra lowers images on my watch notifications.
about.fb.com/news/2025/11/int...
Is there anything else on TV quite like The Chair Company? So brilliantly weird and funny.
November 4, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Is there anything else on TV quite like The Chair Company? So brilliantly weird and funny.
November 2, 2025 at 10:36 PM
As seen on Have I Got News for You tonight. A real employee name. Love this.
October 31, 2025 at 10:52 PM
As seen on Have I Got News for You tonight. A real employee name. Love this.
In this week's Club @macstories.net Weekly column, I wrote about how I'm using AI-based dictation apps like Wispr in short bursts to speed up conversations with other humans and chatbots.
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Using Dictation Apps to Speed Up Conversations on the Mac
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October 31, 2025 at 10:20 PM
In this week's Club @macstories.net Weekly column, I wrote about how I'm using AI-based dictation apps like Wispr in short bursts to speed up conversations with other humans and chatbots.
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What a way to end the first season! @bb.wavelengths.online is so fun to chat to and this flew by. Brendon talks about how he got his start and how he manages to play so many games, plus so much more! Let's go!
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October 28, 2025 at 4:16 PM
What a way to end the first season! @bb.wavelengths.online is so fun to chat to and this flew by. Brendon talks about how he got his start and how he manages to play so many games, plus so much more! Let's go!
Links to everywhere: www.macstories.net/first-last-e...
Links to everywhere: www.macstories.net/first-last-e...
Oh wow, this video from Kyle Mooney is great. The turn at the end kills me.
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Kyle M - Digital Society (Official Music Video)
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October 27, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Oh wow, this video from Kyle Mooney is great. The turn at the end kills me.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoB91...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoB91...
In this week's Club @macstories.net Weekly column, I shared the shortcuts I created to jump straight to the search results page of certain apps, skipping all the distractions.
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My Shortcuts for Distraction-Free App Search
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October 24, 2025 at 7:08 PM
In this week's Club @macstories.net Weekly column, I shared the shortcuts I created to jump straight to the search results page of certain apps, skipping all the distractions.
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