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Karen Freeman
About

Karen Freeman

I manage the AppGuide/AppList department as well as our Social Media. I also write and teach part-time, and obsessively hunt down the latest and greatest apps for my iPhone and iPad... Contact: karen@appadvice.com
Latest from Karen
No Siri? No Problem! (Updated)

No Siri? No Problem! (Updated)

Do you feel like you’re missing out because you don’t have the iPhone 4S and the magical Siri? Well, don’t worry -- you, too, can “converse with” your iPhone using these fun and useful voice apps for any model iPhone.

Karen Freeman
New AppList: Free Photography Apps You’ll Love

New AppList: Free Photography Apps You’ll Love

Some of our favorite photography apps happen to be free! Whether you want to shoot something different, or edit, enhance and share, you’re sure to find some apps to please you in this AppList. As of this writing, every one of these apps is free to download, so it won’t break the bank if you want to try them all.

Karen Freeman
AppList Updated: Photographer's Kit

AppList Updated: Photographer's Kit

Get the most out of your iPhone photography experience with this AppList. Edit, enhance, combine, and add artistic touches to the pictures you have taken. Also, share your photos and your love of photography with your friends and the photography community. From beginners to professional iPhoneographers, there are apps for all photo lovers here.

Karen Freeman
AppGuide Updated: Facebook Apps For iPad

AppGuide Updated: Facebook Apps For iPad

Facebook has finally made their official app universal, so iPad users can use the app without having to resort to a blurry 2X version. But how does the official Facebook app for the iPad compare to all the third party apps that popped up in its absence?

Karen Freeman
AppGuide Updated: Meditation Apps

AppGuide Updated: Meditation Apps

Meditation can be a great method to help relax and clear out your mind. Your iDevice can be the perfect tool to help you do this. All that you need are the right apps. This AppGuide will help you find the best meditation apps.

Karen Freeman
AppList Updated: Apps For Emergencies

AppList Updated: Apps For Emergencies

These are not apps you’ll use every day. However, it’s a good idea to have some of them on your iPhone for when the unexpected happens. Even better, familiarize yourself with their content in your leisure time so you can meet any emergency situation with confidence. In a real emergency, battery power will be an issue, so the more you know ahead of time, the better off you'll be.

Karen Freeman
Should You Buy An iPhone 4S?

Should You Buy An iPhone 4S?

Now that Apple’s special event in Cupertino is over, many people are expressing some disappointment. A lot of folks are left wondering whether or not they should buy the iPhone 4S. We're here to help you decide.

Karen Freeman
New AppGuide: Word Games

New AppGuide: Word Games

Word Games can be a delightful challenge. Sometimes you have to know definitions, and other times you need to just know the spelling, but you'd better know your words. Discover some fun word games that test your mad word skills and maybe even expand your vocabulary right here.

Karen Freeman
AppList Updated: Fun iPhone Photo Apps

AppList Updated: Fun iPhone Photo Apps

Who says you need an expensive editing program on your computer to do amazing things to your photos? Think again. Not your garden variety editing apps, you won’t find cropping, rotation, flash, or blemish removal here. This is the fun stuff.

Karen Freeman
AppGuide Updated: Best Apps To See What's On TV

AppGuide Updated: Best Apps To See What's On TV

It's 6pm, do you know what's on TV? Well, with your trusty iOS device, and this AppGuide, you'll know exactly which app to open up in order to find the answer. The following are the best apps for doing everything from checking out your local cable listings to tracking individual TV shows and much more.

Karen Freeman
AppGuide Updated: Best Word Search Games For iPad

AppGuide Updated: Best Word Search Games For iPad

Word search games are even more fun on the iPad! With a gazillion apps in the app store to choose from, it can be a bit intimidating to try to figure out which ones are the best. Some are more traditional word search puzzles, while others put a whole new twist on the genre. We've hand-picked a few of our favorites. Check out our newly updated AppGuide for word search apps.

Karen Freeman
Essential Apps For Every iPhone

Essential Apps For Every iPhone

So you got a new iPhone or iPod touch and you don't quite know which apps to spoil it with? There's an AppList for that! This list will help you get started with some of the best and most essential apps so you can enjoy your iPhone or iPod Touch to the fullest!

Karen Freeman
AppGuide Updated: Sleeping Aid Apps

AppGuide Updated: Sleeping Aid Apps

Many of us have trouble sleeping at night. Here are some apps that can help. Whether you are looking for a self-hypnosis app, a guided sleep app, or simply soothing sounds to block out random night noises, find something to help you sleep in this AppGuide.

Karen Freeman