Through the shiny piles and aisles composing my computer store.

ENGADGET: Switched On turns one: The Maven

Speaking of forking over money for apps, you can do just that through the web store checkout process -- put in your credit card right on your computer screen, save for later use (if that's your thing), and you're good to go shopping.

ENGADGET: Android Market web store hands-on Hands-on

Apple will distribute software from third parties to users through the App Store, which allows users to wirelessly download software on the iPhone, or, on their computer, via iTunes.

FORBES: IPhone Goes Corporate

Now Apple will distribute software from third parties to users through its new Apps Store, which will allow users to wirelessly download software on the iPhone or on their computer via iTunes.

FORBES: Why You Don't Need A New iPhone