You can also buy various maps and apps for GPS devices and mobile phones.

I get dinged for buying apps on iTunes or buying software through school.

The rest of the time I'll just buy apps directly from the App Store.

When you buy apps through Apple's App Store, Apple has vetted them.

I just don't buy apps, so my switch is easy from one ecosystem to the next.

Those that have bought Android apps and do not want to have to buy over for the iPhone ecosphere.

An example is provided of an Amazon customer buying a new Android tablet, then using the store to buy apps and games.

Want people to buy apps?

The App Store is an electronic market which gives you the ability to buy "apps", small user interface applications.

But I would guess that they would not allow you to buy apps from third parties, including the Android marketplace.