Rockstar has revealed its companion app for Grand Theft Auto V, the iFruit

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The app will allow you to get the latest GTA news, check out what's going on with the Rockstar Games Social Club, and also let you remotely influence goings-on in your copy of GTA V. iFruit is available now on the App Store for iOS devices, and is planned for release on Android, Windows Phone, and PlayStation Vita / PlayStation Mobile stores at a later date.In addition to all the GTA info pushed to the app, there are two interactive features in iFruit. Firstly, it will allow you to create your ultimate vehicle in the game; from paint jobs, window tints, smoke colours, wheels, hoods and spoilers, you'll be able to manufacture the car of your dreams and then place an order. The next time you play Grand Theft Auto V, you'll find your customized set of wheels waiting in your garage. You'll also be able to use the app when playing, and create custom license plates for use in GTA V and GTA Online.The iFruit will also include Tamagotchi-esque gameplay in which you remotely look after Chop, a dog belonging to one of Franklin's friends. You'll be able pet and feed him, as well as play games and teach him tricks, all of which will help you unlock rewards in GTA V. Keeping your puppy positive will result in him being more responsive in the main game, as well as sniff out hidden items on walks. You can even earn credits to buy him bespoke collars.Later on, Rockstar Games plans to release an expanded digital version of the Grand Theft Auto V manual as a visual reader app for iOS, Android, Windows Phone, and PC/Mac desktops. Grand Theft Auto V: The Manual gets deep into the details of gameplay, plus puts the massive Los Santos map in the palm of your hands, letting you zoom in on hot spots and get a feel for what streets connect up for a good heat run.If your loved ones were thinking they'd at least get to talk to you in the coming weeks during the unavoidable toilet breaks, looks like they may be out of luck.In case you missed it, you can check out our review of Grand Theft Auto V right now

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