First-ever Pokémon GO Community Day gives you double XP in two days

For the first Pokémon GO Community Day on January 20, Trainers will be able to catch a Pikachu that knows Surf. In addition, during Community Day hours, Lure Modules will last for three hours and other bonuses will be activated. This inaugural Community Day will give Trainers the chance to earn double XP during event hours. Check below to … Continue reading First-ever Pokémon GO Community Day gives you double XP in two days

Get outdoors, meet fellow Trainers and catch Pikachu that knows Surf during Pokémon GO Community Day this Saturday, January 20

Niantic's Pokémon GO is a great reason to get outside, explore the world around you, and have a ton of fun catching and battling Pokémon. Now there's even more to enjoy with the arrival of Pokémon GO Community Day! This monthly worldwide event is dedicated to celebrating the vast community of Trainers that have made it … Continue reading Get outdoors, meet fellow Trainers and catch Pikachu that knows Surf during Pokémon GO Community Day this Saturday, January 20

Official Pokémon GO Community screenshot of female Pikachu with Surf at three-hour PokéStop Lure

The first-ever Pokémon GO Community Day event is set to take place this Saturday, January 20. According to developer Niantic, Pokémon GO Community Day is an opportunity for Trainers around the world to meet up at their local parks to make new friends and experience what it means to be a part of the massive Pokémon GO community. The first Pokémon GO Community … Continue reading Official Pokémon GO Community screenshot of female Pikachu with Surf at three-hour PokéStop Lure

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)

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