Android Market packed full with new features

The Android Market now features a web store, where you will be able to freely browse the wondrous collection of free and paid apps.

Should you decide that a particular app is worthy of your hard-earned - go ahead and purchase, and the app will be remotely installed to your phone/tablet over the air (OTA).

Perhaps, however you want to try out the free version first. But "Oh what a pain" you cry, realising you will have to then un-install the free and download the full. No more! Google has freed you of such hindering tasks; the in-app purchases SDK was released today, allowing developers to include support for buying full versions, or add-in packs from within the app itself.

No more themes littered throughout the Market!

Apple's AirPlay gets unofficial Linux support

First there were Apple products. Then there was XBMC. Third-party device manufacturers joined the party to, officially. A Windows hack was also created, to couple with the XBMC hack. And now, Linux. Good old Linux, without XBMC, has recieved the love, nice and simply, courtesy of a plug-in for Totem Media Player.

The plug-in will allow your Linux box to communicate with devices such as the iPad, iPhone, et al over Apple's 'AirPlay' protocol.

AirPlay now features some pretty nifty features - such as continuing video playback on your TV, once you arrive home and pick up WiFi. This kind of seamless integration is a rare treat, and one we're sure you iGuys will snap right up.

Video after the break.

Christmas Present 101 - Teen, Splash out

Our first recommended present for a teen is Apple's MacBook Air. 

With slick lines and clean corners, this is an Apple design any teen would be proud to own.


Whether it's for browsing the web for homework, revision, music, and movies - the MacBook Air is more than capable.


Integration with last years iPod/iPhone presents comes naturally, as does creation of any new material. Maybe your son/daughter is studying for A-levels, needs a laptop for AS/A2 work now, and you think they might as well have their own as they'll be off for uni next year anyway - why not let them do it in style?!


It's not just about style though, or at least - the style has other benefits - the resale value of MacBooks is far higher than other notebook brands.


So do the right thing, buy your son or daughter a new laptop of their own this christmas - their exam success depends on you...


Specs and store links after the read more link.