You will now need a Google+ account to post user reviews to the Google Play Store, Android 4.2 gets a fix for a surprising problem, Outlook releases an Android app, and Pocket for Mac gets its first update.
- Google+ integration with Play Store user reviews is now liveThose looking to write user reviews on Google Play will now need a Google+ account. This effectively removes anonymous posts, which hopefully will lead to more useful reviews. [TalkAndroid]
- Nexus 10 Now Receiving Android 4.2.1 Update – Fixes December BugLast night Google pushed out a small 1MB update to Android 4.2. The update has no official changelog as of yet, but its primary purpose is to fix the "December bug"—which caused Jelly Bean to omit the entire month of December. [TalkAndroid]
- Over 25 Million Active Outlook.com Users, and Today We're Making it Even Easier for Gmail Users to SwitchOver the next few weeks, Outlook will begin rolling out several new features such as one click archiving, more keyboard shortcuts, and improved inbox customization. In addition to that, today saw the release of Outlook for Android, which will universally support Outlook's Exchange ActiveSync across all Android devices. [Outlook Blog]
- Pocket for Mac Update: Improved Sharing for Twitter, Facebook, Evernote and MoreRead-it-later app Pocket released its first update today. New features include native Facebook and Twitter support in Mountain Lion, multiple Twitter account support in Mountain Lion, improved Evernote Sharing, and more. [Pocket Blog]
- Mercury Browser Pro on SaleThird party iOS web browser Mercury is free for a limited time at the App Store. Normally 99 cents, features include adblock, file sharing, tabs, and more. [App Store]
- Chevrolet Spark and Sonic Drive with SiriEarly next year, Chevrolet will offer support for Siri in Eyes Free mode. Eyes Free mode will connect Siri via Bluetooth to Chevy's MyLink system, and will enable users to use their iPhones without turning the screen on. Eyes Free will be available on Chevy's Spark and Sonic LTZ and RS models. [GM]
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