In the spirit of 'new thread for new news':
http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2011/01/24/psp2_details/
Update 2
Courtesy of Andriasang, the original Japanese article does seem to specify that the screen is touch-enabled. So nevermind the previous update
Update 3
Some folks have been asking for liveblog links covering PlayStation Meeting 2011 so...
Kotaku
Eurogamer
IGN
1up
Conference start time courtesy of Kotaku:
East Coast: 1 a.m., Jan. 27
West Coast: 10 p.m., Jan 26
Japan: 3 p.m., Jan. 27
England: 6 a.m., Jan 27
Sydney, Australia: 5 p.m., Jan. 27
http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2011/01/24/psp2_details/
According to the paper, the new system will have 3G support. In Japan, the 3G service will be provided by NTT DoCoMo.
Using the 3G connection, gamers will be able to play online games and download software and movies. The service will not allow for phone calls.
The system will also have standard wireless LAN, of course. However, the 3G support will allow players to connect online wherever DoCoMo has wireless service. DoCoMo is Japan's largest mobile carrier.
Separate from the wireless functionality, the paper reports that the new PSP will make use of an OLED touch screen. Sony has developed a new processor for handling high resolution visuals.
Update 2
Courtesy of Andriasang, the original Japanese article does seem to specify that the screen is touch-enabled. So nevermind the previous update
Update 3
Some folks have been asking for liveblog links covering PlayStation Meeting 2011 so...
Kotaku
Eurogamer
IGN
1up
Conference start time courtesy of Kotaku:
East Coast: 1 a.m., Jan. 27
West Coast: 10 p.m., Jan 26
Japan: 3 p.m., Jan. 27
England: 6 a.m., Jan 27
Sydney, Australia: 5 p.m., Jan. 27