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  1. Android News

    The latest Pokemon Go event gives you a better chance to catch a Lapras

    Starting today at 1PM PDT, the latest Pokemon Go event will be underway. This event will make it easier to catch water Pokemon including those found in the Johto region and possibly Lapras.
  2. Android News

    How to evolve Eevee into Espeon and Umbreon in Pokemon GO

    In the latest update to Pokemon GO, you can now evolve your Eevee into Espeon and Umbreon. The evolution happens after giving specific nicknames to your Eevee.
  3. Android News

    Pokemon GO gets Johto region Pokemon this week

    Pokemon GO is getting a big update this week. The game is getting over 80 new Pokemon from the Johto region. For those who don't know, Johto was the region featured in Pokemon Gold and Silver. The game is also getting new berries and new avatar clothing options.
  4. Android News

    Pokemon Go launches Valentine's Day event from now until February 15th

    Niantic has announced a new event for Pokemon Go starting today and lasting until February 15th. Pink Pokemon like Chansey, Porygon, and Clefable will spawn a lot more often than usual, while eggs are more likely to hatch into Cleffa, Igglybuff and Smoochum.
  5. Android News

    Pokemon Go has passed $1 billion in revenue

    A new report suggests that Pokemon Go has passed $1 billion in revenue, however the future may be on the decline for the popular game.
  6. Android News

    Pokemon GO now available in South Korea

    Niantic has announced that Pokemon GO is now available in South Korea. Eager gamers are encouraged to download the game as soon as possible to go out and catch them all.
  7. Android News

    Pokémon Go tries to save the world at a major conference

    Niantic is teaming up with the Global Goals and Project Everyone campaigns to raise awareness about issues through special Pokemon Go locations. More than 17 locations will be transformed into PokeStops based on each of these global goals such as no poverty and reduced inequalities.
  8. Android News

    Pokemon Go reached $800 million in revenue in record time

    App Annie is reporting that Pokemon Go brought in $950 million in revenue for 2016, which is not bad considering the game first launched halfway through the year in July. It only took 110 days to reach $800 million, beating Candy Crush's record of 250 days.
  9. Android News

    The Pokemon Go Holiday Event starts on Christmas Day with a free egg incubator

    Pokemon Go's Holiday Event will begin on Christmas Day with PokeStops giving players a free single-use egg incubator. Starting on December 30th, the original starting Pokemon will be easier to find, and on January 3rd, you will be able to find Togepi, Pichu, and other Johto-based eggs easier.
  10. Android News

    Pokemon GO is launching in India soon

    Niantic has announced that they're finally bringing Pokemon GO to India. The game is being launched in conjunction with Reliance Jio in the region. The partnership allows Jio customers to play the game without incurring any data fees through March 31st, 2017.
  11. Android News

    Gen 2 Pokemon start appearing in Pokemon GO

    Pokemon GO players are now seeing Gen 2 Pokemon appear in the game, albeit in limited fashion. Players are seeing Pokemon like Pichu and Togepi being hatched, and it appears that you can only get them from these random eggs. There's no current word on when we'll see more Gen 2 Pokemon arrive...
  12. Android News

    Data mined from latest Pokemon Go update includes shiny pokemon, genders, costumes and more

    Earlier today, version 0.49.1 of Pokemon Go was released and some people have already begun data mining the APK. While not available to the public yet, the following could be launched in the future. . . - Pokemon gender - Shiny Pokemon variants - New avatar customization options - Baby...
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    Niantic and Sprint team up to turn Sprint stores into PokeStops

    A new update is on the way for Pokemon Go, but there's about to be a ton more PokeStops for you to visit. Niantic and Sprint have announced that 10,500 Sprint, Boost Mobile, and RadioShack locations across the United States will become PokeStops and Gyms.
  14. Android News

    Pokemon GO gets double XP and Stardust for Thanksgiving

    Niantic has announced the third in-game event for Pokemon GO. They're celebrating Thanksgiving by putting on a double XP and Stardust event. The event lasts from November 23rd and will go on through November 30th.
  15. Android News

    Niantic claims there is a secret within Pokemon Go that nobody has found yet

    According to Niantic CEO John Hanke, there is a secret within Pokemon GO that has yet to be discovered. Hanke refused to give away anymore clues, but could be the arrival of Ditto which has yet to be seen since the game was launched
  16. Android News

    Pokémon GO update will change the way to train your Pokémon

    Niantic has announced that a future update to Pokémon GO will allow users to use up six Pokémon in a training battle. Those training battles will also be a bit easier as the CP of the Pokémon you train against will be adjusted to better match the level of the Pokémon you are training.
  17. Android News

    Catching rare Pokémon will soon be easier in Pokémon GO

    An upcoming update to Pokémon GO will reward users who catch certain types of Pokémon over and over again by giving them more opportunities to catch rare Pokémon within the same category. Niantic has not disclosed when the new update will be available.
  18. Android News

    Pokemon GO update restores capture location details

    A new update to Pokemon GO restores functionality that showed you where you captured a Pokemon. Beyond that, the app now supports the ability to use a lure incense while using the Pokemon GO Plus wearable.
  19. Android News

    Tips on how to set up the new Pokemon GO Plus accessory

    Chris of Phandroid has just published a step by step guide on how to set up the new Pokemon GO Plus accessory. He then walks us through how to unpair the Pokemon GO Plus with your device, and then how to pair it with a new one.
  20. Android News

    The Pokemon Go Plus wearable is finally available for $35

    After being delayed, you can now order the Pokemon Go Plus accessory from multiple retailers. The wearable will run you $35, and you can pick one up at Amazon, GameStop, and the Nintendo UK online store.
  21. Android News

    The CEO of Niantic says Pokemon Go will "likely" come to Android Wear

    The CEO of Niantic is at Disrupt SF 2016 this week and he talked about the possibility of Pokemon Go getting Android Wear support sometime in the future.
  22. Android News

    Sadly, Pokemon Go probably isn't getting Android Wear support anytime soon

    This weekend, some rumors started circulating that claimed Pokemon Go was coming to Android Wear soon thanks to some code of their latest update. However, a Reddit user breaks down this code and suggests it was added for the upcoming Pokemon Go Plus accessory.
  23. Android News

    Pokemon GO may get Android Wear support

    When Niantic announced support for Pokemon GO on the Apple Watch, many Android Wear users were wondering whether the same would be coming for Android. Niantic hasn't announced anything yet, but datamining shows that the company has started including code for Android Wear inside the latest...
  24. Android News

    Pokemon Go has been downloaded 500 million times across Android and iOS

    Niantic has announced a couple of interesting statistics about their popular mobile game, Pokemon Go. Not only has the game been downloaded 500 million times (across all platforms), but people using the app have walked over 4.6 billion kilometers.
  25. Android News

    Latest Pokemon Go update hints at an upcoming Buddy system for farming candies

    There have been some strings found in the code of the latest Pokemon Go update. If true, it seems Niantic could be prepping a Buddy type system that would allow a follower or a pet to hunt for candies for you.