Android app first look: AfterFocus
Original photo
Post editing via AfterFocus
AfterFocus – FREE - Google Play Store link
AfterFocus is a new app I've found that allows you to create DSLR-style background blurred photos by simply selecting focus area. It's really simple and effective, as you can see from the basic example above. The program also gives you the option to select how much blur is applied, what type of blur (lens or motion blur), and even adjust aperture. All applied to pictures you've already taken.
The one downside at the moment is you can only save images to a 800 x 600 resolution, but developers are planning to release a Pro version which I assume will increase that limit.
I can't call this a recommendation since I only just downloaded it, but it's free and worth a look if you like the blurred effect on your camera phone photos.
Android app recommendation: JAYS Headset Control
JAYS Headset Control - FREE - Google Play store link
Listening to music via my single-button remote headphones, this app has become a must download. It allows you to have a range of controls for music playback with just the single button.
For example, press the button twice to skip to the next track, three times to go to the previous track etc. Now I can keep the phone in my pocket without having to take it out to change tracks or volume level.
The app was designed originally for the JAYS series of headphones, however most people have had it work on various single button remote headphones; including headphones designed for the iPhone.
Thanks to xxb4xx (http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/user/356817) from the Whirlpool Forums for the recommendation