Upcoming PS3 Firmware 2.0

My posts have been a bit too slow these days. I've been busy with work and extra activities related to work. This might go on in the next few days but I'm hoping to be able to update on a daily basis again once I get the time.

Anyway, the PlayStation blog just updated with great news on the PS3 side. Firmware 2.0 will be released in the next few days with great updates, especially one that allows you to turn on your PS3 remotely via any hotspots using your PSP (finally!). I've summarised the updates below so you won't have to read the whole blog post.

Information Board: A new XMB that gives you PlayStation related news live on your PS3.
Remote Start: Turn on your PS3 remotely via any hotspots with your PSP
Custom Themes: Just like the PSP, you get to change not only your wallpaper but also the icons
Custom Playlists: For both music and photos. You can finally select which songs or photos to play (which should've been there in the first place in my opinion)

Also, a small update, the PlayStation Network will have its own category represented by the new rounded icon that has the four PS buttons on it (shown in the image above).

Update:
View the video demonstrating the new firmware update here.

Update 2:
Just found out that firmware 2.00 also includes several updates. They are:

Additional Canon Printer support
DualShock 3 support
Additional Sorting Options

Have a nice day!

Update 3:
Thought I'd let you know that Firmware 2.00 is available now! Update away!