Tim Chaten

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We now take for granted that Apple’s products often have an “i” in front of them. Where did this naming come from? What does the “i” actually mean? How does this naming influence Apple? Let's take some time to tackle these questions.

Fractions can be tricky to learn. If you’ve got an iPhone, learning them can be a lot more fun. There are a wide variety of fraction study aid apps available; we compare the best of the bunch in this AppGuide.

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.

PDF annotating is fantastic on the iPad. You can highlight text, add new text, and much more with these apps. We compare the best free and paid options in this AppGuide.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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 ...

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.

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.

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.

Everyone uses a bank. Tons of banks these days have their very own apps. We round out the best bank apps for the iPhone in this AppList.

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.

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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 ...

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.