5 functions of the new PlayStation app that you should know for the arrival of PS5
Table of contents:
- All messages are in the same application
- Group voice chat
- Purchasing and downloading games from the app
- PS5 Remote Control
- New design and more news
Sony is finalizing all the details for the launch of the PlayStation 5 on November 19. And the application that was used until now with PS4 is no exception. Design, functionalities and experience change in the latest revision of this tool A facelift that is more than necessary for the new generation, but accompanied by very useful functions so that truth be a tool at the height of the circumstances.Here we tell you news, changes and features that you are interested in mastering if you are going to make the leap to PS5.
All messages are in the same application
We can finally do without PS Messages as a companion app to the PlayStation App. Now all communications are in the same app. It doesn't matter if they are groups or private conversations 1 to 1.
In addition, its design is very practical, and imitates the operation of mobile phone notifications. You just have to slide a bar from the top of the screen to find all the chats here. These continue as before, and you can resume your conversations here. You have emoticons, stickers and you can send photos of your games All without leaving the application.
Group voice chat
The new version of the application not only integrates messaging, but also improves it. From the application itself it is now possible to create groups of up to 15 people to talk about a game or any topic. But there is more. voice chat is also allowed
Just join the group and tap the microphone icon to share a voice memo if your hands are too full to write a message.
Purchasing and downloading games from the app
Until now, the application allowed you to browse the PSstore catalog to see and buy titles. Although the process was somewhat complicated, with some errors in its operation. Now it has been reformulated to not only take advantage of the offers or make purchases on the go from the mobile, but also to force the download of these directly on your PS4 or PS5.
So now when you buy a game, you can choose to download it remotely to your PlayStation. Very useful if you don't have time to waste and want to start playing as soon as you get home.
PS5 Remote Control
The revamped PlayStation app also seeks to be a true utility connected to your brand new PS5. It will not be one more command, but it will be a control of several remote aspects. For example, you can start certain games remotely.
Although the most interesting thing is that you can also manage the storage of the console Thus, when you buy and want to download a title from the app , if you don't have space, you can also delete content to have everything ready when you get home.
New design and more news
When you update PlayStation App you will find a new application. An updated look that follows the colors and curves of the new console, as well as the darker, sleeker interface design. Of course, the scheme is the same: a lower bar with sections to move through all areas.
The Explore section has also been redesigned, where you can see the latest news. Here you have two tabs to see news or stay up to date with the official PlayStation blog. You just have to click on one or the other to see outstanding news, read about developers and PlayStation previews or any relevant news that you need to keep up to date.
The update has already been released, but it is rolling out to all markets in stages. If you can't or don't want to wait you can now download the apk file with the latest version from the APKMirror repository.
