First-ever Pokémon GO Community Day officially concludes worldwide

For the first Pokémon GO Community Day today, January 20, Trainers were able to catch a Pikachu that knows Surf. In addition, during Community Day hours, Lure Modules lasted for three hours and other bonuses were being activated. This inaugural Community Day gave Trainers the chance to earn double XP during event hours. It has officially concluded in the Asia-Pacific, Middle East, India, Africa, the Americas and … Continue reading First-ever Pokémon GO Community Day officially concludes worldwide

First-ever Pokémon GO Community Day challenges include posting AR photo of surfing Pikachu, sharing your location and grouping up with your Pokémon GO team

For the first Pokémon GO Community Day today, January 20, Trainers are able to catch a Pikachu that knows Surf. In addition, during Community Day hours, Lure Modules are lasting for three hours and other bonuses are being activated. This inaugural Community Day gives Trainers the chance to earn double XP during event hours. It has already concluded in the Asia-Pacific, Middle East, India and Africa regions. … Continue reading First-ever Pokémon GO Community Day challenges include posting AR photo of surfing Pikachu, sharing your location and grouping up with your Pokémon GO team

Everything you need to know about catching in Pokémon GO’s new AR+ mode (iOS only)

Bring Pokémon GO to the real world like never before. AR+ mode is an enhanced version of Pokémon GO’s augmented reality feature in which Pokémon appear anchored to your real-world environment right in front of you. You can walk right up to a Pokémon for a chance at an Excellent Throw bonus or the perfect … Continue reading Everything you need to know about catching in Pokémon GO’s new AR+ mode (iOS only)

Pokémon GO is set to officially launch soon in China

During a recent interview with the Financial Times, Niantic confirmed plans to officially launch Pokémon GO in China - as part of a partnership with local games company NetEase. You can read several excerpts from the interview below: “In 2016, our hair was blown back by the launch and the after-effects of the [Pokémon Go] launch,” John … Continue reading Pokémon GO is set to officially launch soon in China

New Pokémon GO AR+ mode screenshots of Pidgey from different angles, including from behind

Pokémon GO players around the world running iOS 11 on iPhone 6s and newer models can now experience the new AR+ mode in Pokémon GO. Since Pokémon remain in a fixed position, you can fully move around it in 360 degrees for photos, including taking a picture from behind a Pokémon or from any angle, as … Continue reading New Pokémon GO AR+ mode screenshots of Pidgey from different angles, including from behind

New Pokémon GO AR+ mode is not compatible with iPhone 6 or older iOS devices

Earlier today, Niantic said that the new Pokémon GO AR+ mode is compatible with iPhone 6; however, the developer has since corrected this mistake by clarifying that the new mode is only compatible with iPhone 6s or newer iOS devices running iOS 11. The updated post is as follows: Pokémon GO is in the process of being … Continue reading New Pokémon GO AR+ mode is not compatible with iPhone 6 or older iOS devices

New Pokémon AR+ mode now live for Apple iPhone 6 users with iOS 11 or above

Pokémon GO is in the process of being updated to version 0.87.5 for Android and 1.57.5 for iOS devices. Official details from the Pokémon GO development team are as follows: Added the all-new AR+ encounter mode for Trainers on ARKit-enabled devices (iPhone 6s or later) running iOS11. Improved Pokémon GO Plus responsiveness on devices running … Continue reading New Pokémon AR+ mode now live for Apple iPhone 6 users with iOS 11 or above

Pokémon GO’s new AR+ mode arrives exclusively for Apple devices today, December 21

Pokémon GO developer Niantic recently announced that more realistic Pokémon encounters are coming to the immensely-popular mobile game via a brand-new AR+ mode. AR+ leverages Apple’s ARKit framework to build on the AR work already implemented in Pokémon GO. Starting today, December 21, Pokémon GO players around the world running iOS 11 on iPhone 6s and newer models will be able to experience … Continue reading Pokémon GO’s new AR+ mode arrives exclusively for Apple devices today, December 21