PS3 firmware 4.0 released this week

A new PlayStation 3 system software update, version 4.0, will be released this week, preparing the console for the launch of PlayStation Vita as well as making changes to PlayStation Plus features and privacy settings.
The update will enable the console to copy data to and from Vita, including games, media and save data, and to update Vita's firmware. Members of subscription service PlayStation Plus will be able to choose individual functions of the automatic update feature, enabling or disabling game patches, system software updates, recommended games and videos, and trophy syncing.
Also included in the update are new PSN privacy settings, allowing for the filtering of friends requests and messages.

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