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Tim Chaten
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Tim Chaten

Tim Chaten is the host, writer and producer of the daily Apple news podcast iWake with AppAdvice and writes many of the AppGuides and AppLists found here on AppAdvice. Tim spends most of his day discovering new apps and staying up to date with news in the tech world.
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New AppGuide: Teleprompter Apps For The iPad

New AppGuide: Teleprompter Apps For The iPad

Those looking to invest in an expensive teleprompter may not have to. The iPad has tons of apps available that will turn it into a teleprompter. The price ranges from only a few bucks to around 10 bucks for the more fully featured apps. We compare the best ones out there in this AppGuide.

Tim Chaten
New AppGuide: Apartment Hunting On The iPhone

New AppGuide: Apartment Hunting On The iPhone

Finding an apartment can be a challenging task. There are tons of great iPad apps to help out with this, as we clarified in our AppGuide entitled Finding Apartments On The iPad. The iPhone can also be a handy tool in narrowing down your search. We compare the best ones out there for iPhone in this AppGuide.

Tim Chaten
New AppGuide: Job Hunting On The iPad

New AppGuide: Job Hunting On The iPad

Finding a new job can be a struggle. The iPad can come to the rescue through a number of fantastic apps. If you are fortunate enough to own an iPad while looking for work, then this guide should help you get back on track.

Tim Chaten
New AppList: Apps For The Fling Joystick

New AppList: Apps For The Fling Joystick

The Fling joystick is a physical joystick that you can attach to your iPad for an enhanced gaming experience. The Fling joystick can be purchased from Ten One Design as a two pack for $29.95. This AppList will highlight some of the best games out there that make good use of the Fling joystick.

Tim Chaten
New AppGuide: Skateboarding Games For The iPhone

New AppGuide: Skateboarding Games For The iPhone

There are tons of different skateboarding games for the iPhone and even a few for the iPad. There are some that take the serious approach and some that are more goofy. We sort through and compare the best ones out there in this AppGuide.

Tim Chaten
New AppGuide: Podcast Apps For The iPhone

New AppGuide: Podcast Apps For The iPhone

The iPhone does a great job at syncing with iTunes. Syncing music and movies is a logical thing to do. The problem with syncing podcasts is that new podcasts come out daily and even hourly! It is a real pain to sync your iPhone multiple times a day, just to stay up to date with your favorite podcasts. There are some fantastic apps that can help you listen, download, and sync your favorite podcasts right on your iPhone.

Tim Chaten
AppList Revisited: iPhone Apps To “Wow” Your Friends

AppList Revisited: iPhone Apps To “Wow” Your Friends

Got a brand new Verizon iPhone in hand? Or perhaps you've had an iPhone for a while and now find yourself getting a lot of questions about the iPhone from your Verizon-faithful friends. Whether you're a new iPhone owner or an old one, you're bound to get the question, "So what's so cool about the iPhone?" Launch any of these impressive apps and you won't disappoint. Launch them all and watch jaws drop!

Tim Chaten
New AppList: Apps For Skateboarders

New AppList: Apps For Skateboarders

The iPhone can become a great resource for skateboarders. We have gone through the App Store and found some awesome apps. These include apps to pick up new skating clothes, apps to stay connected to the skateboarding community, and many more. Check them all out in this AppList for skateboarders.

Tim Chaten
New AppGuide: Ringtone Sampler Apps

New AppGuide: Ringtone Sampler Apps

There are a bunch of apps out there loaded with pre-made ringtones for you to download. In case you want to create your own ringtones, we did a separate AppGuide for that as well!

Tim Chaten
New AppGuide: Ringtone Creation Apps For The iPhone

New AppGuide: Ringtone Creation Apps For The iPhone

Creating ringtones on your iPhone has never been easier. Mac users can use GarageBand to make ringtones. But now there are hundreds of iPhone apps that can help you make ringtones right on your iPhone. The iPhone does require you sync new ringtones through iTunes to your device, which can be a pain. We have filtered through the App Store to compare the best ones out there.

Tim Chaten
AppList Revisited: iPad Apps For Reference

AppList Revisited: iPad Apps For Reference

The iPad is a fantastic tool for reference. Anyone from students to professionals to hobbyists can have useful information right at their fingertips. Many of these apps are universal, so if you have more than one iDevice, these apps are doubly useful. We've updated this AppList since its debut last year, but of course there are new and fantastic reference apps coming out every day. Yes, the iPad really can help you get smarter! The app store has plenty to offer to those looking for more than games and entertainment. Here are a few of our favorite smart apps.

Tim Chaten
New AppGuide: Light Particle Manipulation Apps For The iPad

New AppGuide: Light Particle Manipulation Apps For The iPad

Have you ever wanted to control light particles? It is a cool thing to do and now with apps on the iPad you can. There are some truly fantastic apps that allow you to create some amazing visuals. We could even see people putting on performances of light based apps. Check out this AppGuide for our favorites.

Tim Chaten
New AppGuide: Finding Apartments On The iPad

New AppGuide: Finding Apartments On The iPad

Finding your next place to live is a big deal. It can be hard at times to navigate clunky webpages. The iPad is a great device for finding apartments. There are a ton of apps that do this. We have been going through all the ones out there and here are our favorites.

Tim Chaten
New AppGuide: Sleeping Aid Apps

New AppGuide: Sleeping Aid Apps

Millions of people have trouble finding rest at night. There are some fantastic apps on both the iPhone and iPad that can help you fall asleep faster and wake up with peace and energy. We have gone through and found some of the best apps. Let's compare them in this AppGuide for sleeping aid apps.

Tim Chaten
New AppGuide: YouTube Upload Apps

New AppGuide: YouTube Upload Apps

YouTube has become a wildly successful site for sharing videos. iOS comes with a pretty basic way to share one video at a time through the Photos app. However, there are times when you want to upload a ton of videos from your iPhone, iPod, or iPad. This AppGuide will help you find the best one out there.

Tim Chaten
New AppGuide: Animation Apps For The iPad

New AppGuide: Animation Apps For The iPad

The iPad allows you to create your own animation based films. There are many apps available to help you accomplish this. These apps could help you become the next creator of a famous animation like Mickey Mouse or Donald Duck. We will sort out the best ones in this AppGuide.

Tim Chaten
New AppGuide: Video Recording Apps

New AppGuide: Video Recording Apps

The built in video camera app on the iPhone and iPod touch are great. There are some benefits other apps can provide. This AppGuide will showcase the best apps for capturing video on the iPhone or iPod touch.

Tim Chaten