This is from the screenshots of the Journey dynamic theme on the PS Store.
https://twitter.com/justryanc/status/623311807235670016
https://www.reddit.com/r/PS4/comments/3e0s5i/calendar_app_coming_to_ps4/
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Calendar app coming to PS4? (Potentially leaked from Journey theme)
- Thread starter Vashetti
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This is from the screenshots of the Journey dynamic theme on the PS Store.
https://twitter.com/justryanc/status/623311807235670016
https://www.reddit.com/r/PS4/comments/3e0s5i/calendar_app_coming_to_ps4/
Could be useful if there are gaming related events you would like to keep tabs on and not forget. Twitch streams, etc.
Based on how they handled "What's New" they will probably sell spots for advertising before they actually add useful functionality.
Vita has one, so this doesn't surprise me. I actually find it quite useful on Vita (I use it to arrange game times with friends, since we're all busy with our lives), so having it on PS4 too would be neat.
If it's like the one on Vita, it's basically just a calendar app that will send system notifications when it has an alert. It will sync with Google Calendar if you wish, or work offline, and functions like pretty much any other calendar app. Though I wouldn't be surprised if Sony adds their own events to it, such as game releases, times for their press events, and so on.
If it's like the one on Vita, it's basically just a calendar app that will send system notifications when it has an alert. It will sync with Google Calendar if you wish, or work offline, and functions like pretty much any other calendar app. Though I wouldn't be surprised if Sony adds their own events to it, such as game releases, times for their press events, and so on.
Game release calendar would be amazing.
Track release dates with notifications when it's available to buy.
I can't image it would beat just using your phone for such things.
This could be really cool though.
C) All of the above. Please.
I was asking for a calendar to schedule multiplayer sessions about a month ago. If they add in release dates on a release calendar you can subscribe to, it only adds a cool feature.
Can't wait for this firmware to come out!
FranXico
Member
I can tolerate the ads, as long I can use the calendar to my own ends as well.
The one thing that annoys me about "What's New" is that it isn't a real social feed, I can only "like" activities, but can't comment on them (something that is possible on the Vita).
peanutbutterlatte
Member
I would have thought they'd prioritise the organisation of the system UI itself before our own personal organisation. The fact we can't have folders or Netflix on the main screen instead of scrolling through fifteen sodding video apps is unacceptable.
BluenoseGames
Member
Is this needed ?
I guess a game calendar with releases, giving notifications would be nice and multiplayer sessions planned but if its just a basic calendar app then I don't see the point.
I guess a game calendar with releases, giving notifications would be nice and multiplayer sessions planned but if its just a basic calendar app then I don't see the point.
FranXico
Member
This.
If they can't bring us folders (can't fathom why not, but anyway), then at least let us pin our favorite apps/games to the home screen. A great feature that the X1 has had since launch.
I thought for sure we'd have an official game release calendar when the Vita got its app. Nope.
This one seems to be more than a regular app so there's hope, I guess.
DeepEnigma
Gold Member
My Netflix app is right on top. Top row is Amazon, Netflix, Hulu Plus, PlayStation Vue in that order. Weird.
They did say they were working on folders and better user customizations.
As for the OP, probably an events calendar like on the phone app, but I am hoping for something more like the clan, and other events people who suggesting.
First thing that came to my mind. Would be cool if it also showed upcoming betas and PS+ offerings.
Keyser Soze
Member
I hope it is as fully featured as the Media Center
DeepEnigma
Gold Member
Could also be a developer environment thing.
WadiumArcadium
Member
Love that theme. Can't say I'd be all that interested in a calendar app.
Goldrusher
Member
DryvBy
Member
All of that would be good. Releases and schedules. We use schedules on Steam just so we can tell each other what our small group wants to play.
Alx
Member
Oh right thanks, I was looking at the squares...
Yeah that's most probably a calendar indeed.shiftplusone
Member
Reminder: Tuesday 2-5 pm PST: Update store.
DeepEnigma
Gold Member
OnionPowder
Member
Hopefully it's like the activity log on Nintendo consoles.
FranXico
Member
That smaller flag icon with a number next to it suggests it will be primarily used for notifications.
OnionPowder
Member
It could serve both functions. Show older dates to see your playtime that day, sort it by game overall and by gametime per month. Show upcoming dates to show events coming up.