The update was revealed through Twitter by Shuhei Yoshida, head of Sony Computer Entertainment's Worldwide Studios, while responding to questions from other users.
He also referred to the new PlaySation app as "PS4 Link".
@OsAndRavensFan1 We'll add "PS4 Link" app to PS Vita with the next update.
- Shuhei Yoshida (@yosp) October 5, 2013
The PlayStation app will give users access to their Friends list, allow messaging, viewing streamed gameplay clips and more. It is also due to be released for the Android and iOS platforms.
Written by: James Delahunty @ 8 Oct 2013 3:23