Update:

Sony's PlayStation App that allows you to link your PS4 with smartphones and tablets is now available in North America, ahead of the console's imminent release on Friday.

The app can be grabbed now from either the App Store or Google Play . A European release is expected next week on November 22.Original story follows.

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Sony has confirmed that the PlayStation App announced earlier this year will be available for iOS and Android devices in North America on November 13 and in Europe on November 22.The App is set to provide second screen functionality for some PS4 titles, as well as let you access your PSN profile, check up on friends and trophies, send messages to other people who have the App or to PS4, PS3, and PS Vita users. You'll also be able to make purchases using the App and remotely download it, and also use your smartphone or tablet to turn your console on and off or as a keyboard for typing.Full details on what to expect when the app goes live can be seen in our walkthrough, below.

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