PS3 Firmware Update Version 4.50 Out Later Today: Automatic System Updates for all, PS3 to PS Vita Data Transfer Through Wi-Fi, More [Update: Live Now]

Update: And it’s live, thanks for all the emails!

If your PS3 hasn’t been busy enough today with Grand Theft Auto Online and the Battlefield 4 beta, Sony will be releasing firmware update 4.50 for the system later today – something that will likely be mandatory.

Here’s what you can expect to change after downloading 4.50:

• Auto download of system software updates has been expanded to support all PSN users.
• Auto download support of purchases made on the Web Store will be made available to all PSN users.
• New options for trophy privacy settings allow users to set which trophies are visible.
• Data can now be transferred from PS3 to PS Vita using wi-fi and ethernet connection.

We’ll do our best to let you know when 4.50 is live, but if you happen to notice that it’s available for download, please send tweet us @PSLifeStyle or send an email to tips@playstationlifestyle.net.

What do you think of this new update? Let us know in the comments below.

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