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The latest firmware update for PlayStation 4 is now live, bringing with it a handful of changes, including a new look for the console's various app icons. While Sony's patch notes for system software update  version 4.70  don't specify the change,  Polygon  noticed several icons, including those for the PlayStation Store, PlayStation Now and PlayStation Vue now feature a flat design. See a comparison of the old and new look below: In addition to the new icons, update 4.70 "improves system performance" and now allows match results for each player to be viewed in tournaments. In less than two weeks' time, Sony will offer a peek at what's on the horizon for PS4 owners with its  PlayStation E3 Media Showcase . The conference, which will be  broadcast live in over 85 theaters  across the United States, Canada and Latin America, will take place on Monday, June 12.

2017 is shaping up to be a bumper year for new video games, kicking off with Resident Evil and ending with more big hitters, from Call of Duty: WW2 to Far Cry 5 and beyond. In between there’s the return of massive franchises such as Mass Effect, console exclusives like Detroit: Become Human, and the continued vibrancy of cool releases from theindie scene.We’ve put together this list of games for every title confirmed for PS4, Xbox One and PC over the coming 12 months, as well as the addition of some of the more interesting or high-profile releases on other platforms, including those for Nintendo’s new console, the Switch. We’ll also note all major DLC updates for the biggest games too.We’ll update this throughout the year, juggling dates as gamesare announced and delayed, and as others are nailed down to specific months of the year. Now, what are you looking forward to playing? January January starts strong with the return of Resident Evil, while the end of the month includes DLC for

The Apple iPhone tends to take the top spot in most of my biannual lists, with Samsung making an appearance every once in a while. With continued innovation in the Android space and much of the same from Apple, the advancements in technology outweighed simplicity this time.It is not easy to pick the top phone when so many great options exist. While you may not agree with my particular order, it's likely you have most of these in your top 5 too. I was fairly certain of my top pick this year, especially after handling each one of them, but I still posted aTwitter pollthat confirmed my top two phones.1. Samsung Galaxy S8/S8 PlusI actually had the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 at the top of mylast listin December 2016, but after two recalls it was removed from consideration. TheSamsung Galaxy S8/S8 Plustakes first place this time for many reasons.Samsung's Infinity Display looks fantastic andminimizes the top and bottom bezel while removing anything on the sides which roll downfrom the fr