Published 18:28 IST, October 7th 2019

PS4 games can be played using DualShock controller on your Android

Sony says its PlayStation 4 will fully support Android this week. Sony announced its latest software update version 7.00 for the PlayStation 4; Full details

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Sony's PlayStation 4 is to fully support Android this week. Sony anunced its latest software update version 7.00 for PlayStation 4, delivering updates to its Party and Remote Play features. Previously, Sony revealed a number of features to its newly upgraded Party. Here is everything you need to kw about Sony's Party feature update for Sony Playstation 4.

Remote Play

Remote Play allows users to stream PS4 games on ir smartphones. It can w be used on Android smartphones and tablets running Android 5.0 or higher. All you need to do is download PS4 Remote Play App from Google Play store to use feature. For iOS users, Remote Play App has been updated to display controller at all times and lock screen orientation.

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Plus, you can also use your DualShock 4 wireless controllers via Bluetooth for Remote Play on an Android, in addition to iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Android users need to update ir smartphone Android 10. This functionality is being rolled out with iOS 13, iPadOS 13, or macOS Catalina starting this month.

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Party Feature

Sony PlayStation 4's Party feature come in handy when playing games alongside friends. w, PS4 party has certain new features to offer. Sony has increased maximum number of Party users to 16. Earlier, re could only be maximum of 8 Party members. Sony says it also improved Network connectivity and audio quality. w, it also adds Accessibility support with Chat Transcription.

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"Within Party feature, you will experience better network connectivity and audio quality. improved back-end w improves network connectivity and allows users to overcome connectivity issues previously experienced when connecting with or users," Sony said in its blog post.

Last but t least, PS4 Party App will also provide users with a new Chat Transcription feature for US users via PS4 Second Screen App on ir smartphone. It supports US English and converts party voice chat to text. It enables users to enter text that is read aloud to or party members.

If you connect your Android smartphone to PS4 during a Party, you will see a Party tab with new functionality available to users.

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