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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.
Latest from Tim
New AppGuide: Print Out Enabled Augmented Reality Apps

New AppGuide: Print Out Enabled Augmented Reality Apps

Augmented reality apps provide some true innovation in the app space. There are several different ways to bring AR functionality into apps. One way is by using “print outs.” Print outs are files that you can either print out or display on an iPad. Simply point your iPhone 4, iPod touch 4, or iPad 2 at this print out and the fun begins. We compare the best of the print out augmented reality apps in this AppGuide.

Tim Chaten
New AppGuide: iPad App Store Classics

New AppGuide: iPad App Store Classics

The iPad App Store had a relatively huge launch on April 3, 2010. Initially there were over 1,000 apps available, and over 5,000 by the end of April. Now that the App Store has been up and running for a year, it is time to evaluate which of those first 1,000 have become App Store classics.

Tim Chaten
New AppGuide: iPad App Store Gaming Classics

New AppGuide: iPad App Store Gaming Classics

When the iPad App Store launched late in March 2010, users were welcomed to around 1,000 apps. By the end of April, that number compounded to over 5,000 apps. Just like the iPhone launch, games were a huge part of the iPad’s launch. We take a trip back to 2010 and see which ones have actually improved and become App Store classics in this AppGuide.

Tim Chaten
New AppGuide: App Store Gaming Classics

New AppGuide: App Store Gaming Classics

When the App Store launched back in 2008 there were only 500 apps available. Gaming already had a huge foot in the door on iOS with 1/3 of those launch apps being games. What were the best games available at launch? What apps have been improved since day one? We bring you back to July 10th, 2008 and the launch of the App Store with this AppGuide.

Tim Chaten
New AppGuide: Hockey Games For iPad

New AppGuide: Hockey Games For iPad

Hockey is a game that never gets old. There is something special about running over another player on the ice that is just so satisfying. The App Store is loaded with iPad options. We compare the best iPad apps out there in this AppGuide.

Tim Chaten
New AppGuide: Ping Pong For iPad

New AppGuide: Ping Pong For iPad

Ping Pong, also known as Table Tennis, is a classic table top game. There happen to be some pretty neat ping pong apps for the iPad. Some you can play with just your iPad, but the best ones will use your iPod touch or iPhone as the paddle! We take a look at what is out there and compare them in this AppGuide.

Tim Chaten
New AppGuide: Basketball Scoreboards For iPad

New AppGuide: Basketball Scoreboards For iPad

You know those $4,000 basketball scoreboards? Well, there is an app for that! If you want to put on your own basketball tournament, then look no further than the iPad to help you do just that. The iPad is the perfect tool for the job. We take a look at the best basketball scoreboard apps in this AppGuide.

Tim Chaten
New AppGuide: Air Hockey For iPad

New AppGuide: Air Hockey For iPad

Air hockey and the iPad were made for one another. The large screen size enables you to compete head-to-head in person. There is not as much of a need to dish out hundreds of dollars on a nice air hockey table now that the iPad can do the job. We take a look at some of the best air hockey apps for the iPad in this AppGuide.

Tim Chaten
New AppGuide: Pong For iPad

New AppGuide: Pong For iPad

Pong is one of the oldest arcade styled video games. It made its debut back in 1972. It is now almost 40 years later and the game has been given new life by consoles like the Playstation and XBox. The App Store has no shortage of pong apps. We find the best ones and compare them in this AppGuide.

Tim Chaten
New AppGuide: Foosball Apps For The iPad

New AppGuide: Foosball Apps For The iPad

A good foosball table can cost over $200. Thankfully you can turn your iPad into one for less than $5. There are some truly fantastic apps to do this and some not-so-good apps. We sort them out in this AppGuide.

Tim Chaten
New AppGuides: Soccer Games For The iPad

New AppGuides: Soccer Games For The iPad

If there is one sport that has no shortage of games in the App Store, it would have to be soccer. This isn't surprising, since soccer, known as football outside the US, is the most popular sport in the world. We compare the best soccer games for the iPad in this AppGuide.

Tim Chaten
New AppGuide: Football Games For The iPad

New AppGuide: Football Games For The iPad

Football has been a long-time favorite sports game on different gaming consoles. Developers have taken the opportunity to turn the iPad into a great football gaming machine. We take a look at some of the best football games for iPad in this AppGuide.

Tim Chaten
New AppGuide: Music Subscription Apps

New AppGuide: Music Subscription Apps

There are some great services out there that allow you to stream music to your iPhone. Most but not all of these apps require a paid subscription. We round out the top six services/apps in this AppGuide ...

Tim Chaten
New AppGuide: Accessing Adobe Flash Content On The iPad

New AppGuide: Accessing Adobe Flash Content On The iPad

Adobe Flash is a technology that many believe is a must-have on all computers and devices. Apple does not feel the same way, but for those who do want it, thankfully there are now several apps that let you access web sites built with Flash, videos wrapped in Flash and even Flash-based chat rooms. We compare the best ones in this AppGuide.

Tim Chaten
New AppGuide: Movie Games For The iPad

New AppGuide: Movie Games For The iPad

There are simply a ton of fantastic movies that have been turned into game apps for the iPad. Some apps stand out above others in this category. We compare movie games for iPad in this AppGuide.

Tim Chaten
New AppList: Apps For Saxophonists

New AppList: Apps For Saxophonists

There are some great apps for both beginner and professional saxophonists. These amazing apps will help you out with fingerings, keeping a good beat, staying up with the latest gear, and so much more. Check them all out in this AppList for saxophonists.

Tim Chaten