Tim Chaten

Singers should rejoice in the myriad of iPhone apps out there. There are apps that help you improve your singing, apps for singing with others, and even voice coach apps. We gather the best ones up in this AppList.

Flashcards are no longer stuck to paper. Now with the iPad you can have giant flashcards. There are some fantastic apps that can help you study up for that next big test. Some of these pair with Mac/Windows apps and some are free standing iPad apps. We compare the best ones in this AppGuide ...

Everyone loves to play a good bird game on their iPhone. We’ve gathered up the best ones including games that let you fling birds, shoot birds and even smash birds! Let us know if we forgot your favorite bird game for the iPhone.

Most golfers could use some help on the putting greens. Thankfully, the App Store has some solutions for you. Some apps use augmented reality and some use more tried and true methods. There are many options and we compare the best ones in this AppGuide.

Photographers love to know where the sun is going to be at any given time. When will the sun rise, when will it set? All of this and more is essential to many photographers. Thankfully, there are some great sun tracker/compass apps available. We compare the best ones in this AppGuide.

FM radios can be a source of entertainment for many. Unfortunately, Apple has decided to not include this in any of the iOS devices. Apple’s only radio devices are the iPod nanos. There are thankfully a few apps that allow you to stream live radio to your iPhone. You will need a data connection, which is not required with a true FM device. We compare the best options in this AppGuide ...

Augmented reality apps make ghosts a virtual reality. Have you ever wanted to see a ghost flying around your bedroom? Well, now you can. These apps let you see into the ghost world through your iOS device. We compare them and help you pick out the best one for you in this AppGuide.

LED banners have been used for decades to display scrolling and non-scrolling information. The iPad is a suitable size for the job that was once done by kludgy and antiquated technology. We gather up our favorites in this AppGuide.

The iPhone comes with a great compass app. There are a bunch of 3rd party apps that pack in even more power features for those that need them. Plus, iOS devices without 3G don't even come with a compass. We compare the best compass apps out there in this AppGuide.

AppAdvice Live! is moving to a new venue! For the first time we will be doing the show on Ustream.tv. We invite you to watch our first video edition of AppAdvice Live ...

Point of sale systems have gone mobile with the iPhone and iPad. You no longer need to be tied down to a checkout counter. You can actually accept credit card transactions on your iPhone or iPad through special apps and special cases or dongles. There seem to be endless options in this category of apps. We check out the best apps and services in this AppGuide.

Final Cut Pro is going to be headed to the App Store in a few months. This time it will be more affordable and more usable ...

Doodle games for the iPhone have exploded over the past few years. Doodle graphics can either detract or add to the gameplay. We take a look at the best ones out there in this AppGuide.

What does a person’s face truly reveal? What mysteries lie in a smile? What can be discovered through simple observance? Reading facial expressions can be a tough task. Thankfully there are some apps that will help you read facial expressions. We compare them in this AppGuide.

Now that you have an iPad or two you may be wondering: how else can I use this wonderful screen? One great way is to actually turn your iPad into a wireless monitor for your Mac or Windows machine. There are only a handful of apps that we could find that allow you to do this. We compare them in this AppGuide.

Asteroids is a classic Atari arcade game released in 1979. The concept is simple: you shoot asteroids with your ship to survive. Through the years we have seen new iterations and versions of the classic game. The iPad has plenty of versions from which to choose. We compare the best ones in this AppGuide.

Tracking your speed is something fun and at times necessary. Thankfully the App Store is loaded with speedometer apps. These apps all rely upon GPS and many also use a compass. As a result only iPhones and 3G iPads can be used with these apps. The original iPhone is also out of luck. We found some rather unusual apps for this AppGuide.

What if you accidentally drop or spill something on your Mac, iPhone, iPod, or iPad? For most people this means you could have a very expensive paper weight ...

Doing taxes is never a fun thing. Well, this year it may be better. Your iDevice can help you do your taxes. There are apps to help you learn about the fundamentals, apps to help you do calculations, and even tax reminder apps. We showcase the best ones in this AppList.

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What secrets does your body tell about you? What do your shoulders reveal? What do you share without even saying a word? There is a science to reading body language. Tons of apps make learning this useful skill simple and easy. We compare the best body language reading apps in this AppGuide.

Everyone loses track of their car. Thanks to the iPhone's GPS, compass, and data connection, these apps have some true potential to help you in times of need. We have gathered up the best car tracking apps in the App Store and compared them in this AppGuide.

Augmented reality apps and shooter apps were made for one another. There is nothing quite like having the battlefield being brought into your own home. There are many different approaches to this genre of AR shooters. We compare the best of them in this AppGuide.