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Leaked Shots of Upcoming PS3 2.4 Trophy Support
For those that don’t own a PS3 or don’t know about the drama, the PS3 has shipped, all the way up until this point, with no Achievement-like system, so there is not recognition for completing milestones in video games, etc. Also there has been no support for in-game cross-media-bar navigation, which completely rules out chatting [...]
Continue reading...PS3 Getting In-Game XMB, VOD and More in 2008
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Niiiice, it looks like even though 2.30 firmware for the PS3 just dropped, adding a new PSN Store interface as well as adding DTS-HD support to the PS3, work on the next set of firmware upgrades is hot underway. Sony promises not only in-game XMB but also a new video download service that will be “unlike [...]
Continue reading...PS3 2.20 Firmware Released
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Ted Regulski sends in the scoop that Firmware 2.20 is released, this is the one that includes the BD-Live support that is part of the Blu-ray Disc Profile 2.0. Some of the other stuff in this release: The ability to copy PS3 Music and Photo playlists to a PSP system. We introduced the ability to create [...]
Continue reading...Upcoming Playstation 3 Firmware Adds BD LIVE
Thursday, March 20, 2008
See, this is why I’m glad my Blu-ray player is my PS3… it’s infinitely upgradable. A new update coming at the end of March adds all the BD Live support stuff now: Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) today announced that system software update v.2.20, for PLAYSTATION 3 (PS3), planned for release in late March, will add [...]
Continue reading...PSP 3.90 Firmware Adds Skype Support
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
PSP Fanboy announced that the most recent 3.90 firmware for the PSP has finally added the rumored Skype support. This update and addition of Skype is only available for the PSP Slim (PSP-2000 series) and not the original launch PSP. They also make the note that the PSP Headset with controls is required as well. Not [...]
Continue reading...iPhone 1.1.3 Firmware Bugs & Bricks
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Ruh-roh… looks like the new 1.1.3 firmware update to the iPhone has some kinks that need to get worked out. Right now folks are reporting: Bluetooth connection to headset stopped working (connection cannot be made) Out-of-order SMS messages Email stops syncing with the device Some users report bricking their iPhone after installing the update, not being able to boot or [...]
Continue reading...iPhone 1.1.3 Firmware Features
Monday, December 31, 2007
Incase you missed it, Grant Gochnauer sent in some rumors about the upcoming 1.1.3 firmware for the iPhone adds some nice new touches that folks have been waiting for: The ability to send an SMS message to multiple people is now there Google Maps application can now pinpoint your location using cell tower triangulation Google Maps can [...]
Continue reading...PS3 and PSP Updates Allow Remote Play of PS1 Titles
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Holy hell this is cool… Sony has been releasing some kick-ass firmware updates since the PS3 came out, and it turns out that the last two they did for the PS3 (2.10) and PSP (3.80) combined actually allow you to play the downloadable PS1 titles via Remote Play on your PSP from your PS3! (over [...]
Continue reading...Playstation 3 2.10 Firmware Update
Monday, December 17, 2007
Ted Regulski sends in the poop on the new 2.10 firmware release for the PS3. If you power it on you should be prompted to do a System Update when you try and sign on or go to System Update off of the XMB. Voice Changer The Voice Changer feature has been added to voice / video [...]
Continue reading...XBox 360 Fall Update Features Finalized
Friday, November 30, 2007
Totally lack-luster… looks like Microsoft is trying to compete with Sony’s 2.0 lackluster firmware update (Ripped from Kotaku): Xbox Originals: Download Xbox classics. Xbox LIVE Arcade Hits: Games like Lumines LIVE! available for less. Inside Xbox: News ticker. Enhanced online profile: Let people know, does your personality match your Zodiac sign? Expanded Friends List access: See friends of friends. Enhanced Parental [...]
Continue reading...Rumor List for XBox 360 Fall Firmware Update
Monday, November 26, 2007
Microsoft is going to be releasing a fall firmware update for the 360, and while nothing official has been reported, this is the rumored list so far: Compatibility with 3rd party wireless controllers Compatibility with messenger pad Xbox Live Vision firmware upgrade, sharper image filtering Many more Vision Cam settings Screensaver settings - when away from Xbox 360, screensaver will [...]
Continue reading...Upcoming iPhone Update Bricks Hacked Phones
Monday, September 24, 2007
Grant Gochnauer sends in the news that if you hacked your iPhone to work on another network, or just because you are hardcore, keep in mind that the next software update from Apple will likely brick the phone (read: “kill it”). Apple’s reason? They are saving baby seals and fighting terrorism with locked iPhones, or this: “Apple [...]
Continue reading...iPhone 1.1.1 Feature List
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Nothing amazing, some basic updates. I’m sure the full list of bug fixes and improvements is longer, but this was some of the more notable ones: Now Playing controls throughout (even when locked). I’ve complained about this before and thankfully, it’s on the way. Double clicking home screen goes to “Favorites” or “iPod” iTunes Wifi Store. No [...]
Continue reading...Rumored iPhone 1.1 Update
Friday, July 27, 2007
This could all be bunk but Grant Gochnauer sent this along, potential update coming for the iPhone from Apple (Important items bolded): There will be a build in file browser like the new finder in leopard for sorting through files There will be a disk mode The reason that there currently isn’t a file browser + way to [...]
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