Sony have just released the 3.70 firmware update for the PlayStation 3.0, and it has some new features!
The PlayStation®3 system software version 3.70 update includes the following:
TV/Video Services
(TV/Video Services) has been added as a category to the XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) menu. Video streaming services now appear under (TV/Video Services). Some services require that you download and install an application.
The icons displayed may vary depending on the country or region of use and the availability of services.
The icons for some streaming services previously located under the (Video) category now appear under the (TV/Video Services) category.
The (TV/Video Services) category is not displayed in the XMB™ menu when no services are used.
Your PS3™ system must be connected to the Internet for information about services to be updated.
Auto-upload Saved Data
You can now store new and recently updated saved data for PlayStation®3 format software in online storage automatically on a regular basis.
This feature is exclusively for use by PlayStation®Plus members.
Other new or revised features in version 3.70
Photo
MPO (Multi-Picture format) files for 3D photos and multi-angle photos can now be displayed under (Photo) and in (Photo Gallery).
PlayStation®Network
A feature has been added for sharing information about products in PlayStation®Store with your Friends. Select [Recommend] on the product page to send a message introducing the item to your Friends.
Video
3D playback* of Blu-ray Java™ (“BD-J”) content is now supported. You can now enjoy
BD-J content recorded on Blu-ray 3D™ discs.
DTS-HD audio output is now supported while playing Blu-ray 3D™ content*.
* A 3D compatible television that complies with the 3D standard and a high-speed HDMI cable are required to watch 3D content. Some content might not play in 3D or might not play at all.
“Blu-ray 3D” is a trademark of the Blu-ray Disc Association.
Settings
Trophy information can now be synchronized with the server automatically on a regular basis. This feature is exclusively for use by PlayStation®Plus members.
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