http://gamers-creed.com/?p=83.
Aparently it is out next week and it is quite big.
Some details leaked (to be taken with a unhealthy dose of salt).
Network–
- HTML has been added under network allowing users to view HTML documents saved on the PS3 HDD.
- Save HTML has been added as an option in the PS3 web browser. allowing users to save the source of the document to there PS3 HDD.
- Priority can now be set to Background downloading. allowing you to changes the order of when a download is active.
–Picture–
- New Sideshow Option [Effects Show] added.
- Picture Options added [Black&White, Old, Worn, Overexposed] added under the options menu.
- Animated GIF Image support added.
–Music–
- Added Graphic Equalizer added under Music Options menu. all 7.1 channels are configurable independently.
–Settings–
- Keyboard Mapping has been added to the sections Keyboard section of settings. shortcuts such as the disk in drive, or a particular game can be set to a shortcut on the keyboard with a key not currently in use. I think someone was asking about this recently.
Presumably it will also further improve on the software BC since every other update since 1.8 has.
Still no details on in game XMB access but at least it is another step in the right direction.







