Pokémon GO announces its first-ever Fire and Ice-type Solstice Event, kicks off on June 13

As part of its one-year anniversary celebrations, Pokémon GO will kick off its first-ever Fire and Ice-type Solstice Event on June 13. This in-game event will feature Fire-type and Ice-type Pokémon, huge XP bonuses for throwing Poké Balls accurately and discounted Lucky Eggs in the in-game shop. The Solstice Event will be followed by the … Continue reading Pokémon GO announces its first-ever Fire and Ice-type Solstice Event, kicks off on June 13

Pokémon GO celebrates first anniversary with special Pokémon GO Fest events, starting in Chicago on July 22

Pokémon GO’s one-year anniversary is right around the corner, and developer Niantic has announced special Pokémon GO Fest events to celebrate this milestone. The first Pokémon GO Fest will take place in downtown Chicago, Illinois. You can read all about it in the following official update from the Pokémon GO development team: We’re also excited … Continue reading Pokémon GO celebrates first anniversary with special Pokémon GO Fest events, starting in Chicago on July 22

New Pokémon GO update now live, version 0.63.4 for Android and 1.33.4 for iOS

Pokémon GO developer Niantic has confirmed that a new update is now available for its immensely-popular mobile game. The latest update requires at least 224 MB of free space, consists of version 0.63.4 for Android and 1.33.4 for iOS, and implements a number of bug fixes. It was recently announced that Pokémon GO will be … Continue reading New Pokémon GO update now live, version 0.63.4 for Android and 1.33.4 for iOS

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

New Pokémon GO update announced, version 0.63.4 for Android and 1.33.4 for iOS

Pokémon GO developer Niantic has announced that a new update is in the works for its immensely-popular mobile game. The upcoming update consists of version 0.63.4 for Android and 1.33.4 for iOS, and implements a number of bug fixes. It is scheduled to be dispatched later this week; stay tuned for more information and official … Continue reading New Pokémon GO update announced, version 0.63.4 for Android and 1.33.4 for iOS

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 Plus is currently 19 percent off at Amazon

Pokémon GO Plus is currently listed at Amazon for $28.34 - which is 19 percent off the device's original price of $34.99. If you take advantage of this deal, you'll save $6.65. Pokémon GO Plus can be used with any compatible smartphone that has the Pokémon GO app installed. Once the device is paired via … Continue reading Pokémon GO Plus is currently 19 percent off at Amazon

You can now download the first four Pokémon GO loading screens in high resolution

As promised, Pokémon GO loading screens are now available as official wallpaper from developer Niantic. To view and download all four of the Pokémon GO loading screens in high resolution, click here. Niantic has also shared some developer insights to give fans a look into what goes behind creating Pokémon GO loading screens: We want … Continue reading You can now download the first four Pokémon GO loading screens in high resolution