The latest update for Pokemon GO – version 1.7.0 on iOS and 0.37.0 on Android – is now available for download via the App Store and Google Play, respectively. Weighing in at approximately 200 MB, the update adds Pokemon GO Plus support and the new Buddy Pokemon system. The full list of new additions is as follows:
- Added Pokémon GO Plus support
- Implemented Buddy Pokémon: Trainers will now be able to choose one of their Pokémon as a buddy. The buddy Pokémon will earn a Candy after a certain distance is traveled
- Fixed an issue where Eggs would sometimes hatch without displaying the animation
- Fixed network reliability issues
- Minor text fixes
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