Pokémon GO has had its highest revenue in a single day since its viral launch in July 2016, according to market analyst Sensor Tower, and it’s all thanks to Legendary Pokémon. Players spent around $5.8 million on July 23 on iOS, when developer Niantic debuted Articuno and Lugia, the two very first Legendaries available to … Continue reading Pokémon GO revenues soar on iOS thanks to first Legendaries Lugia and Articuno
First Legendary Pokémon confirmed for Pokémon GO via new iOS App Store ad
Another new ad for Pokémon GO has begun appearing in the App Store for iOS devices in India. According to this ad, the first Legendary Pokémon have been confirmed for inclusion in the immensely-popular mobile game. Developer Niantic has yet to announce which Legendary Pokémon will be made available for players, but stay tuned for … Continue reading First Legendary Pokémon confirmed for Pokémon GO via new iOS App Store ad
Official Pokémon GO screenshots of AR Playground and improved AR Encounter modes via Apple’s ARKit
Niantic recently revealed how it is working on enhancing Pokémon GO’s augmented reality features with Apple’s new ARKit. Utilizing this advance in AR, the developer is working to create new, fun and innovative ways to place Pokémon in the world around you, to view Pokémon and to use your phone camera to capture the moment. … Continue reading Official Pokémon GO screenshots of AR Playground and improved AR Encounter modes via Apple’s ARKit
Custom Pokémon Apple Watch faces can be created with new iOS 11 share sheet option
Apple has confirmed that iOS 11 will make it easier for iPhone users to create custom Apple Watch faces, thanks to a new share sheet option within the Photos application. After a photo is selected the sheet gives the option to "Create Watch Face," then users have to choose which face they prefer - a … Continue reading Custom Pokémon Apple Watch faces can be created with new iOS 11 share sheet option
Apple becomes one of the largest AR platforms partially thanks to Pokémon GO
Earlier this week, Apple announced it was launching ARKit, a new augmented reality tool that makes the iPhone one of the biggest AR platforms. During its 2017 Worldwide Developers Conference presentation, Apple showed off various ways ARKit can be used and the applications or games that will run through it. At the forefront was a … Continue reading Apple becomes one of the largest AR platforms partially thanks to Pokémon GO
Pokémon GO to support Apple’s new advanced augmented reality tool ARKit
Pokémon GO will be among the apps that support Apple's new advanced augmented reality tool, ARKit. During this year's Worldwide Developers Conference, the company showed off a brief demonstration of what ARKit might look like. ARKit will use “fast, stable motion tracking,” as well as scale estimation and ambient lighting estimation for a more immersive … Continue reading Pokémon GO to support Apple’s new advanced augmented reality tool ARKit
Pokémon GO has always been a top 20 grossing game on iOS in the US
Ever since it first launched in July 2016, Pokémon GO has always been a top 20 grossing game on iOS in the U.S. Niantic's immensely-popular is currently the sixth highest grossing game on the App Store, primarily thanks to the first-ever Adventure Week. During the latest in-game event, which runs through May 25, Pokémon such … Continue reading Pokémon GO has always been a top 20 grossing game on iOS in the US
The Pokémon Company dedicates Easter 2017 to Togepi
The Pokémon Company has dedicated today, Easter 2017, to Togepi - referring to it as an "Egg-stra special Pokémon" and telling its social media followers to have an "Egg-ceptional day." This is of course because Togepi could totally pass for an Easter egg thanks to its decorated shell. Also known as the Spike Ball Pokémon, … Continue reading The Pokémon Company dedicates Easter 2017 to Togepi
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