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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: Book Review Apps

Looking for a good book? Need some solid reviews and advice? There is an app for that. We take a look at the very best book reviewer apps for the iPhone in this AppGuide.

Tim Chaten
New AppGuide: Live Broadcasting Apps

Want to share a live video feed with the world? Thanks to a ton of different apps, now you can. Imagine having a live video stream of your dog while you are at work or having a live video feed of the washer to know when your clothes are done. There are endless possibilities. We compare our favorites in this AppGuide.

Tim Chaten
New AppGuide: Baby Cam Apps

Baby cams and baby monitors have become more and more advanced. Now those with spare iPhones can actually monitor their child from a different room and even over 3G anywhere in the world with many of these apps. We compare the best baby cam options in this AppGuide.

Tim Chaten
New AppGuide: Baby Monitor Apps

Baby cams and baby monitors have become more and more advanced. Now, those with spare iPhones can actually monitor their child from a different room and even over 3G anywhere in the world with many of these apps. We compare the best baby audio monitoring options in this AppGuide.

Tim Chaten
New AppList: Apps For Scrabble Fans

Scrabble fans have plenty to get excited about on iOS. There are apps for every kind of Scrabble fan. We gather up the best Scrabble game apps, word checkers, dictionaries, scorecards, and more in this AppList for Scrabble fans.

Tim Chaten
New AppList: Apps To Scare You

From time to time, everyone likes a good scare. Well, you may not have to look very far. Your iPhone and iPad can be loaded up with all sorts of frightening apps. We gather up some of the best ones in this AppList.

Tim Chaten
New AppGuide: Video Calling

Video calling is becoming more and more mainstream. FaceTime is a fantastic built-in app that allows you to video call other iOS or Mac users. FaceTime, simply put, just works. There is barely any set up and you don’t need to worry if any apps are running. Apple has brought video calling into the 21st century. There are a few different apps that allow your iOS devices to make video calls outside of iOS and Mac. We compare your options in this AppGuide.

Tim Chaten
New AppGuide: Gas Price Finder Apps

Gas is becoming more and more expensive. There are parts of the country where gas prices have already reached $4.50 and are well on their way to $5 a gallon. Thankfully iPhone users can find the cheapest prices in their area thanks to a few great apps. We compare the best apps to save you money in this AppGuide.

Tim Chaten
New AppGuide: Hiking Apps

New AppGuide: Hiking Apps

Hikers may want to bring along their iPhone for the next big adventure into the wilderness. There are some fantastic hiking apps and many of them can be used offline. You may want to invest in a waterproof iPhone case if you are a frequent hiker. We compare the best hiking apps in this AppGuide ...

Tim Chaten
New AppGuide: Habit Building Apps

New AppGuide: Habit Building Apps

Building habits can be a tricky thing. It takes 21 days of consistent focus and dedication. If you quit early or don’t keep it up day in and day out you simply will not form new habits. Thankfully there are some apps that will help you create some healthy new habits to move your life in the right direction. We compare the best ones in this AppGuide.

Tim Chaten
New AppGuide: Weight Tracking For iPad

New AppGuide: Weight Tracking For iPad

Your iPad can be a great tool to track your weight. Many apps can display nice graphs to showcase your progress. There are even Wi-Fi scales that can enter the info for you. We compare the best options for iPad users in this AppGuide.

Tim Chaten
New AppGuide: Weight Trackers For iPhone

New AppGuide: Weight Trackers For iPhone

The iPhone has become a pocket notebook for many people. There are tons of great weight tracking apps for the iPhone. Some of these will sync with your iPad and some stand alone. We compare the best options in this AppGuide.

Tim Chaten
New AppGuide: Space War

New AppGuide: Space War

Space War is perhaps one of the oldest video games known to mankind. The original Spacewar! created by Steve Russell first came out in 1962 for the Atari 2600. In Space War you are tasked with the mission of dueling for survival against an enemy ship. You can find the original retro game or modern versions in the App Store. We compare the best of them in this AppGuide.

Tim Chaten
New AppGuide: Missile Command For iPad

New AppGuide: Missile Command For iPad

Missile Command is an old 1980 Atari game that you may remember from the arcades. There are a few new incarnations available for iPad owners. Some bring the game into the new era with fresh new graphics and some keep that good old retro feel. We compare the best options in this AppGuide ...

Tim Chaten
New AppList: Apps For Singers

New AppList: Apps For Singers

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.

Tim Chaten
New AppGuide: Flashcard Apps For The iPad

New AppGuide: Flashcard Apps For The iPad

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 ...

Tim Chaten
New AppList: iPhone Bird Games

New AppList: iPhone Bird Games

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.

Tim Chaten