System Software Update v8.01

[Shin-Ra]

YouTube's TV viewing platform (https://www.youtube.com/tv#/) is pretty awful in web browser and app form. If they do a PS4 app I hope it's more like the tablet/phone/PSVITA app but designed better for controller input.

[partridge]

I'd be happy with what PS3 already has

[Havok83]

what the PS3 has is awful and needs work itself

[Shin-Ra]

I always found the PS3 YouTube app to look juddery during playback. Add the 720p output and generally messy UI and it doesn't even match up to the VITA app, which doesn't get a lot of updates.

[partridge]

Well, I can only speak of my own experience but I've never really had a problem with using the app on PS3. Quality is great, it's all in sync and once logged in I can watch all the stuff I favourite on my phone on my tv really easily.

[madlost1]

Full details for 1.70

PlayStation 4 v1.70 Update
SHAREfactory: After you update your PS4 to v1.70, an icon to download our free SHAREfactory app will appear on your PS4 system’s home screen once it’s available. Once installed, SHAREfactory allows you to easily customize your gameplay videos with special effects, video commentary with picture-in-picture capability through PlayStation Camera, and custom soundtracks using the included audio tracks or your original music imported from a USB drive. You can then share your videos on Facebook or export them to an external USB storage device. The app is packed with plenty of cool, but accessible, tools. It’s simple enough to use for beginning editors, while functioning as a rich video editor for those with more creative aspirations. Check out our new SHAREfactory video that provides a walkthrough of what you can expect:

SHAREfactory: Tools of the Trade - YouTube

Automatic Pre-download: No more waiting until after a game is released to start downloading select pre-ordered games from PlayStation Store. This new feature allows you to get to your games faster by automatically downloading select pre-ordered games up to several days in advance of the release, so that it’s ready to play as soon as the game is released on launch day. There’s also a countdown timer prior to the release of the game so you’ll know how soon your game will be available for you to start playing.

Option to Disable HDCP for Games: This highly requested feature will allow you to have the option to turn off HDCP for games so you can capture longer gameplay sessions directly from your HDMI output and export them elsewhere.

USB Export Option for Captured Gameplay: It’s now even easier to show off your heroic gaming moments and the SHAREfactory videos you create with the world using this feature to export your videos and screenshots to a USB drive. Just click on the DUALSHOCK 4 SHARE button, save your gameplay on a USB drive, and then share your proudest achievements on other social networks and other video platforms.

Live Broadcasting in HD and Archiving Support: We’ve increased the resolution for live broadcasts so you and your friends can watch games livestreamed in 720p HD. You can also archive your broadcasts on Twitch or Ustream and watch them again later.

New SHARE Options: We’ve got a number of new SHARE settings that will give you better control of what you want to share with your friends. Here is what you can look forward to:
Change the default gameplay recording time in the SHARE menu under Video Clip Settings.
Save only the video clips and screenshots you want by selecting Upload Screenshots or Upload Video Clips for each capture. Also upload video clips and screenshots during your live gameplay broadcasts.
Select specific Facebook audiences to share each video or screenshot with.

New DUALSHOCK 4 Options: New light bar settings have been added for DUALSHOCK 4, allowing you to change it to Bright, Medium or Dim in the Settings menu. The touchpad has also been updated, allowing you to navigate the on-screen keyboard using the DUALSHOCK 4 touchpad.

New Friends Options: It’s now easier to find Friends and send requests with the ability to search Friends-of-Friends, view Mutual Friends on another user’s profile, and accept Friend requests directly from the Friends list.

New Trophies Sort Option: You can now sort Trophies by rarity in the Options menu.

PlayStation Store Payment Support: Similar to PS3, we’re introducing Alternative Payment Methods (APMs) for PS4 for content purchased on PS Store, starting with PayPal support.

More PlayStation Camera Commands: More voice commands are added to PlayStation Camera, allowing you to launch the apps installed on your PS4 with the sound of your voice.

New PlayStation Plus Icon: For Plus members, you’ll now have the PS Plus icon appear next to your SEN ID on the login screen, home screen and other areas across the PS4 system’s sleek user interface.

Music Unlimited SHARE Options: With a Music Unlimited subscription, you can easily share your favorite songs with your friends by pressing the SHARE button on your DUALSHOCK 4.

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2014/...ta-and-ps-app/

[owa]

Sounds good, thanks for the info.

[Grim Reaper]

Was the update released?

[madlost1]

Originally Posted by Grim Reaper

Was the update released?

The update is tomorrow.

[Grim Reaper]

Sony has released updates early before. I just thought they released it already.

[Chef_Boy-RT]

Update 1.70 is now live! US/EU. Weighs in at 194mb. Went to options and manually checked for update.

[Grim Reaper]

Originally Posted by Chef_Boy-RT

Update 1.70 is now live! US/EU. Weighs in at 194mb. Went to options and manually checked for update.

Thought it would of been bigger.

[Chef_Boy-RT]

Originally Posted by Grim Reaper

Thought it would of been bigger.

The way it was hyped and with said changes, I thought too it would've weighed in near 3-400mb. Dimmed my lightbar so we'll see how much battery that preserves. One thing that's weird though is that I found SHAREfactory in the store under apps, but there is no option to download it.

Edit* I did a search for SHAREfactory in the store and that triggered the download icon to pop up. Weighs in at 971.2mb!

[Grim Reaper]

I'm glad it's not part of the update itself. Since i had no interest in it anyway.

[Chef_Boy-RT]

Quick rundown of some of my observations. UI is definitely faster/snappier! What's new loads instantly and the ps store being already fast, seems a bit more fluid. Lightbar set on dim on the Dualshock could be a bit more dim, but it is what it is. Nice option now to switch users on the fly when you hold down ps button on controller. Twitch 720p streams are awesome! Quality is so much better, and the layout is superb. Shows viewers how long a stream has been going for. Under notifications there is now a From Playstation icon which I'm assuming is for when they want to push game/system announcements. Also, when you have a game crash on you, there is now an option to include a video clip in the feedback you send.

[Grim Reaper]

Thx for the info.

[AndyD]

Pointless update as far as I'm concerned.
Then again, have barely used my PS4 since I bought it on release

I have zero interest in the social side of it and less interest in recording my gameplay

[Shin-Ra]

There's lots of undocumented changes in addition to these:

[3DinAK]

Would have liked to see a blutooth update. Would have helped a little.

[Steelmaker]

Originally Posted by AndyD

Pointless update as far as I'm concerned.

I have zero interest in the social side of it and less interest in recording my gameplay

I feel the exact same way. I couldn't give two shits about the social/sharing aspect of this system. If Sony is really listening to fan feedback, they would be working on things people really want like mp3 support, streaming, customizable back grounds, blu ray 3d support, friends notification, etc. I'm tired of this system being less capable than its predecessor.