Android movie rentals, Microsoft buys Skype

Android app news: Android Market movie rentals launched Amazing news for Android fans in the States. They can now stream titles direct to their tablet or smartphone thanks to the launch of the new Android Market movie rentals store. All the top titles are there, priced the same as the iTunes Store and apps are coming to devices in the near future. Lets have this in the UK asap please Google.

iPhone app news: Stop-motion comes to the iPhone In one of the neatest little app launches of recent times, Joby, the guys behind those funky GorillaPod tripods have released a stop-motion camera app to allow you to create video animations in the style of Wallace & Gromit. It's free and packed with a whole host of camera-enhancing features.

All-platform app news: Microsoft acquires Skype Afterwards a blockbusting $8.5m sale to Microsoft, the mantra on every Skype user's lips has to be please don't mess this up. The brilliant VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) app is now in the hands of the Big M and we're praying the company doesn't try and integrate Skype into Hotmail or something evenly pointless.

Android app review: Duck Hunt There's nobody happier about the mobile gaming revolution than the retro games that have been gathering dust for a decade or two. Duck Hunt gets the dust brushed off in this Android redux. This unofficial iteration of the game is a worthy addition, nevertheless beware it may damage your memories of the original...

iPhone app review: EyeTV by Egalto Slingbox has been allowing you to bring content from your set-top box to your handset for a during now, and this little app teams up with your Mac to do the same. By adding a TV tuner and Eglato's software you can now watch live TV on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. Marvelous.

Android app review: 7ditial Music download service 7digital recently underwent a massive Android app overhaul, turning it into a five star contender. You can now download songs directly to your Android device. The app, which as well boasts a in effect tidy media player, is a welcome boost, during the UK waits patiently for Google Music to cross the pond.