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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: Camping Cookbook Apps

New AppGuide: Camping Cookbook Apps

Looking for some top notch recipes for your next camping trip? Your iPhone is here to help. The App Store has a variety of cookbook apps to help you out when you are out camping. We compare our favorites in this AppGuide.

Tim Chaten
New AppList: A Day At The Beach

New AppList: A Day At The Beach

Whether you are going on a beach vacation or have the luxury of living near a beach, there are some apps that you’ll want to have handy. We showcase our favorites in this AppList.

Tim Chaten
New AppList: Apps For Bikers

New AppList: Apps For Bikers

Are you a biker with an iPhone? Whether you ride a bicycle to get around, race, or just have fun, there are some great apps to help you out. The App Store is loaded with quality biking apps. We showcase our favorites in this AppList.

Tim Chaten
New AppList: Apps To Beef Up Your Social Life

New AppList: Apps To Beef Up Your Social Life

Do you want to meet new people and be a more sociable person? Well, staying in your house day after day isn’t the way to do it. Being immersed on your iPhone whenever you're out and about isn’t how to do it either. With that said, there are some apps that can come in handy. These are apps that can help you find cool places to go and apps that simply get you socializing. We walk you through our favorites in this AppList.

Tim Chaten
New AppList: Apps For Poets

New AppList: Apps For Poets

Poets may quickly fall in love with their iPhones and iPads through a number of fantastic apps. What kind of apps are there? Well, there are apps for reading poetry, writing poetry, jotting down snippets and ideas, recording poetry, and everything in between. The iPhone and iPad have become the solution for the modern day poet. These apps are for those that love the artistry of words. Let us walk you through the top apps for the poets out there.

Tim Chaten
New AppGuide: Police Scanner Radio Apps

New AppGuide: Police Scanner Radio Apps

Have you ever wondered what the police are up to? Where is that police car going? Well, police scanners have been around for some time and now there are even apps for that. We compare our favorites in this AppGuide. .

Tim Chaten
AppAdvice Reviews The Sleeve360 iPad 2 Case

AppAdvice Reviews The Sleeve360 iPad 2 Case

If you have been unhappy with the level of protection offered by the SmartCover and want a real case, you may want to check out the Sleeve360. The Sleeve 360 for the iPad 2 allows you to hold your iPad 2 in a very secure way, and the case offers a variety of stands for when you simply want to put it down on your desk. Here are our findings with the Sleeve 360.

Tim Chaten
New AppList: Apps For Christians

New AppList: Apps For Christians

Are you a Christian looking for some apps to help you stay focused on the right things? What apps are out there? There are all kinds of apps everything from Bibles, to devotionals, prayer-focused apps, music apps, and many more. We walk you through our favorites in this AppList.

Tim Chaten
New AppList: Visiting The Grand Canyon

New AppList: Visiting The Grand Canyon

The Grand Canyon is one of America’s over 50 national parks. It is a popular spot for family vacations and a great spot for the avid hiker. We will walk you through what apps you’ll want to have for your trip to the Grand Canyon in this AppList.

Tim Chaten
New AppList: Apps That iOS 5 May Kill Off

New AppList: Apps That iOS 5 May Kill Off

Many app developers will make some big changes once iOS 5 is released this fall. Apple has yet again added functionality that was, until now, only obtainable through third party apps. The developers will need to pack in more advanced features or else come out with new apps. We walk you through some of the apps endangered by iOS 5 in this AppList.

Tim Chaten
New AppList: Your iPhone Driving Assistant

New AppList: Your iPhone Driving Assistant

Do you spend countless hours driving? Are you frustrated by the time you waste behind the wheel? What if your trip could be more enjoyable and more productive? Well, thanks to some clever apps you can do all this and more. Before using these apps, you should look into finding a car mount solution. Discover what you can do behind the wheel with your iPhone in this AppList.

Tim Chaten
New AppGuide: Reminder Alternative Apps

New AppGuide: Reminder Alternative Apps

Are you in search of a good reminder app? iOS 5 will come with a built-in reminder app, but perhaps you can't wait until then. Or, you are using iOS 5's Reminders, but you want an alternative that is just as simplistic and easy to use. What is the right to do app for you? We take a look at the to do apps that compete with Reminders in this AppGuide.

Tim Chaten
New AppList: Apps For The Public Transit User

New AppList: Apps For The Public Transit User

Are you someone that depends upon public transit? If you find yourself on buses, subways, and other mediums of transportation you may want some apps to use while you are traveling. These apps will help those long travel times fly by and perhaps even make you wish you had a longer trip.

Tim Chaten
New AppGuide: Crosswords For iPad

New AppGuide: Crosswords For iPad

Crosswords are loved by men and women of all ages. They test our knowledge and provide a fun way to pass the time. Now in the digital age, our iPads have become the new way to do crosswords. We compare our favorites in this AppGuide.

Tim Chaten
New AppList: San Diego Apps

Traveling to San Diego? Live in San Diego? Well, either way, there are some apps you’ll want at the ready. We have gathered up our favorites. Check them out in this AppList.

Tim Chaten
New AppList: Apps For Portland, Oregon

Whether you live in Portland, Oregon or are just visiting, there are some apps you’ll want. Portland is a big city and we have found that Portland has some of the best iPhone apps out there compared to other cities. We gather our favorites in this AppList.

Tim Chaten
New AppList: Los Angeles Apps

Los Angeles is a huge city with tons of things to do. It is so vast that sometimes even the locals don’t know all of the great places to go. Thankfully, there are some apps to help out. We have compiled our favorites in this AppList for Los Angeles.

Tim Chaten
New AppList: Specialized Calculators

What if you need to make some highly specific calculations? These apps allow you to make calculations on medical issues, mortgages, GPA, alcohol, car payments, sales tax, BMI, and much more. Fill out your calculator folder with the apps in this AppList.

Tim Chaten
New AppList: Seattle Apps

Both residents of Seattle and visitors to the city will want to check out these apps. We have rounded up our favorite apps to explore Seattle, find nice deals, and more. You can find them all in this AppList.

Tim Chaten
New AppList: San Francisco Apps

San Francisco is the home of some huge tech events like WWDC, Macworld, and Google IO. Also, a myriad of websites and tech companies have their homes here. If you are visiting or living in San Francisco there are some apps that may be of some help to you. We showcase our favorites in this AppList.

Tim Chaten
New AppGuide: Lava Lamp Apps

New AppGuide: Lava Lamp Apps

When you were a kid, did you dream of one day having a lava lamp? Well, now you can, thanks to apps and your iPhone. We compare our favorite lava lamp apps in this AppGuide.

Tim Chaten
New AppGuide: Night Light Apps

New AppGuide: Night Light Apps

Are you in search of a night light for your iPhone? Well there are numerous apps to help you out with this. Some of you may simply opt for leaving a picture up from the photos app. For those that want a dedicated night light app, we compare our favorites in this AppGuide.

Tim Chaten
New AppGuide: Candle Apps

New AppGuide: Candle Apps

Are you a fan of fire and candles? Well you can take that love of candles and fire to your iPhone in the form of apps. There are a myriad of apps including some designed for birthdays! We compare our favorite candle apps in this AppGuide.

Tim Chaten