Table of contents:
If you are a PlayStation user, this information is of interest to you. Because Sony has just updated its family of applications Its goal, they say, is to improve the experience of players. Either through the PS4 at home or playing anywhere.
But let's get down to business. The first thing we're going to look at is the PlayStation App, an app that improves on many fronts. The first, and perhaps most notorious, is that of design. The application has improved its appearance, so that it now works in a more intuitive way.
It's all about making contacting your friends and accessing your games so much easier. And it seems that they succeed. This is materialized in a new system of tabs, which you will find located at the bottom of the screen. If you click on it you will be able to move through them easily.
From here you can see the notifications. This includes PlayStation's own messages, invitations to games and groups, game alerts and, of course, friend requests. You'll also have the opportunity to quickly check if your friends are online and see the latest updates from your community of colleagues on PlayStation.
PlayStation UI Changes
The application has, as we said, significant changes in the user interface.One of the most important elements is the center button PS, which is very similar to the quick menu on the PS4. And what is it for? To always have the main functions of the application at hand.
This includes direct access to browse the PS Store, manage downloads remotely or stay up to date with upcoming events related to the PS4 world .
Users who want to access PlayStation-specific services from the PS button menu will also be able to do so. You will be able to see events, trophies and participate in the exchange of codes. This gives access to other dedicated applications They are as follows and are available for both iOS and Android:
- PlayStation Messages (Android and iOS)
- PlayStation Communities (Android and iOS)
- PS4 Second Screen (Android and iOS)
The PlayStation App has also become more of a social app. As well as quickly seeing if your friends are online, you'll be able to access new proposals from people you could meet and follow.
Second Screen, the new PlayStation application
In this project to renew its applications, Sony has launched a new tool. And it is also available for both iOS and Android. This is PS4 Second Screen, a specific application that will help you navigate through the console menu, but through your mobile screen.
If you find it more convenient, you can use the phone as a second screen to enter text using the keyboard. Or consult other content that is compatible with the games that interest you. They can be maps, radars, etc.
The PS App is available to download for free You can download it from the App Store, if you have a device (either iPhone or iPad) running iOS 9.0 or later. In the case of Android, you can download from Google Play. Of course, you will have to have a device that works with Android 4.1 or later.
