New Pokemon GO update now live, allows you to change your nickname

A new update for Pokemon GO has been made available on iOS and Android devices, bringing the game to versions 1.3.0 and 0.33.0, respectively. Among the notable changes introduced as part of the mobile title’s latest update is the ability to change your nickname. The battery saver mode has also been re-enabled on iOS. Read on below for a list of official patch notes from developer Niantic:

• Added a dialog to remind Trainers that they should not play while traveling above a certain speed. Trainers must confirm they are not driving in order to continue playing.
• Made improvements to the accuracy of a curveball throw
• Fixed a bug that prevented ”Nice,” ”Great,” and “Excellent” Poké Ball throws from awarding the appropriate XP bonuses.
• Fixed achievements showing incorrect Medal icons.
• Enabled the ability for Trainers to change their nickname one time. Please choose your new nickname wisely.
• Resolved issues with the battery saver mode on iOS and re-enabled the feature.
• Added visuals of Team Leaders Candela, Blanche, and Spark.
• We’re currently testing a variation of the “Nearby Pokémon” feature with a subset of users. During this period you may see some variation in the nearby Pokémon UI.
• Minor text fixes