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When using the Android PlayStation app, you may have mistakenly bought the wrong game. Or you've accidentally been charged a recurring fee for auto-renewing your PlayStation Plus subscription. We've all been there. However, returning software or digitally owned content requires going through some hoops compared to trading in your premium Android tablet at the nearest Best Buy. But even then, getting our hard-earned money back is possible — it just involves going through the proper channels. So, to ensure a stress-free experience, we've outlined all the necessary steps to issue a PlayStation Store refund in our guide below.
Backbone is bringing its PlayStation-friendly controller to Android
Unfortunately, there isn't much more here beyond a snazzy makeover for the controller and app
Last year, the simple-yet-effective Backbone One mobile controller made its way to Android after a long stint as an iPhone exclusive. The PlayStation Edition version of this controller is following the same path, now available on Android devices with its slick white and black theme.
PlayStation app now lets you delete files and games from your PS5 without touching it
The update also packs a few more features
Last year, Sony redesigned its PlayStation App in the light of the PS5 release and promised a slew of new features once the console was more widely available. Some of these are now starting to come to people as part of PlayStation App version 21.4. The release lets you manage your PS5 storage right from the app, allowing you to remove titles you no longer play without even fully turning on your console.
Sony's Playstation app hits 100 million installs five months after the launch of the PS5
Too bad you still can't buy Sony's latest console
Any time an application hits 100 million installs on the Play Store, it's worth taking note. From podcast players to streaming services, it's a sign that an app has truly cemented its legacy on Android. It's not often that three apps reach this milestone all at once, but that's exactly what has happened today. PlayStation, myAT&T, and Moto Photo Editor have all earned their respective places in the Play Store hall of fame.
PlayStation app gets back the wishlist it bizarrely lost
The wishlist returns, and you can also get notifications for when friends come online
The official PlayStation App on Android, an entryway into the PlayStation Network social hub and Sony's digital game store, isn't the most well-regarded by users. It's also somewhat limited, at least compared to the tools available sitting in front of your console or on a full desktop interface. But the latest update, now in the Play Store, adds in a much-loved feature that was missing from previous versions.
Sony has offered a PlayStation app for Android since 2012, allowing console owners to manage their friends list and view achievements on the go. While the mobile app did closely mirror the PlayStation's interface, it didn't fit in well with the rest of Android (or iOS). An update for the PlayStation app is now available, with a brand new UI.
PlayStation gamers have access to a complementary Android app that allows them to send new game downloads to their console remotely, use as a second-screen on some titles, and get social with other PlayStation members. The latter feature has now been cut from the main app and is getting released as a standalone PlayStation Messages client.