Tim Chaten

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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.

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.

The developers of Podcaster and RSS Mobile Radio were generous enough to share some promo codes with AppAdvice. Both of these apps are fantastic ways to stay up to date with your favorite podcasts including AppAdvice Daily.

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.

There are a bunch of different apps to help you purchase your next diamond ring. Not many people may have a need for these, but for those that do, finding the right app is essential.

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!

You've got a new Verizon iPhone, now what? These are the first apps you should install on any new iPhone to get a taste of what the phone is capable of. Most of these apps are free, so they won't break the bank.

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.

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!

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.

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.

Dads and iPads were made for one another. There are some truly fantastic apps for a Dad to enjoy. This AppList will help you discover some of the great ones.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Macworld 2011 featured tons of different iPad cases and stands. We brought back a bunch of them for testing. Here are some of the cool ones!

The App Store has some surprisingly great apps to help developers write iPad or iPhone apps. This AppList will explore some of the best options out there for developing apps.

If you need some iOS help to get ready and watch the Super Bowl, then you will want to check this AppList out. There are apps for those going to the game, watching at home, or even those stuck at work while the game is on. Check it all out in this AppList.

Composers are finding more and more ways to integrate iOS devices into their lives. There are some great hidden gems for composers in the App Store. This AppList will showcase some of the best apps for composers with iPhones or iPads.