November 13, 2013 - 12:06 AMT
Sony rolls out update to iOS, Android Playstation companion apps

With the launch of the PlayStation 4 now only two days away, Sony has rolled out an update to the game console’s companion mobile apps on iOS and Android, The Next Web reports.

Besides turning a mobile device with the app into second screen controllers for supported games, the Playstation app also emphasizes a lot on social interaction. Users can see what friends are playing, compare trophies, and chat with friends. It also sends notifications, game alerts and invitations, and lets using the mobile device as an on-screen keyboard for PS4.