psp v2.0 firmware - now supports web browsing
A few days ago, Sony updated the firmware of the PSP to version 2.0. Some new cosmetic features have been added to the interface - customisable permanent wallpapers, and (for iTunes fans), full AAC support for audio!
In addition to this, a raft of security hardening measures (notably to prevent memory stick booting and support for WPA encryption in wireless networking).
However, the biggest addition the PSP's feature set is that of a fully functuional web browser. It has been possible to the PSP's DNS set-up to piggy back Wipeout Pure's pseudo in-game browser - but this is the first offical backing so far.
Looking at preview footage of this, it seems that this really a well stocked browser, which will only seem to have problem with Flash enriched pages.
With the proliferation of public Wi-Fi hotspots growing, the PSP looks set to really be a rival to most PDAs as a portable internet and entertainment device.
In addition to this, a raft of security hardening measures (notably to prevent memory stick booting and support for WPA encryption in wireless networking).
However, the biggest addition the PSP's feature set is that of a fully functuional web browser. It has been possible to the PSP's DNS set-up to piggy back Wipeout Pure's pseudo in-game browser - but this is the first offical backing so far.
Looking at preview footage of this, it seems that this really a well stocked browser, which will only seem to have problem with Flash enriched pages.
With the proliferation of public Wi-Fi hotspots growing, the PSP looks set to really be a rival to most PDAs as a portable internet and entertainment device.
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on Monday, July 25, 2005 at 4:30 pm.
