Google have released a new version of its Android Market application.

The new version, which is now available to download, improves on previous versions in a couple of ways.

Firstly, the general speed of browsing through the Android Market has been significantly improved . We have to say that we used to get a little annoyed with the app being slow in the past , so this is a welcome change.

The second improvement is the addition of the option to automatically place widgets for newly installed applications on your home-screen. The Android Market will automatically scan for a free space to insert the new widget. The feature can be turned off though, for those who like to maintain control over their home-screens.

In related news Google are still making new 10p premium applications available to celebrate reaching 10 billion app downloads.

You can view the latest selection of 10p applications on the Android Market by clicking here.