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  1. 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.
  2. Android News

    If you're having connection issues with the Pokemon Go Plus, try these tips

    Some people have reported that their Pokemon Go Plus accessory has been having connection issues with their Android device. If you're having these troubles, Chris from Phandroid has some helpful tips that include disabling WiFi/Bluetooth scanning, resetting the accessory, and more.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Android News

    Pokémon Go Plus accessory set to launch on September 16th for $35

    After more than one delay, the Pokémon Go Plus accessory will go on sale September 16 for $35. The Pokémon Go Plus allows you to catch Pokémon and collect items from Pokéstops without needing to constantly look at your phone.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. Android News

    While you're taking over a gym, you can swipe up on the screen to swap Pokemon

    It has been discovered that while you're trying to take over a gym, there's a way to swap Pokemon. All you have to do swipe up on the screen while you're in the middle of the battle, and then it will ask you which Pokemon you want to switch to.
  11. Android News

    Pokemon Go APK teardown hints at new items, trading, and more

    Niantic recently pushed out a new update to Pokemon Go and an APK teardown reveals some new features that we could see implemented in the future. Strings within the update talk about new items, legendary Pokemon, Gyms and Forts, trading with and challenging other people.
  12. Android News

    Pokemon Go gets a small update to version 0.35.0, adds Pokemon Appraisals and bug fixes

    Niantic has just published an update to Pokemon Go, with the only big change being the new Pokemon Appraisals feature. This feature will help Pokemon trainers to learn about a Pokemon's attack and defense capabilities from their Team Leader. The update also fixes a few minor bugs as well.
  13. Android News

    Pokemon Go's user base is reportedly on the decline

    Bloomberg was able to get some usage numbers from a company named Apptopia that reportedly show less people playing Pokemon Go. While a decline was inevitable, some sources are speculating this is from a lack of features that the hardcore Pokemon fans had been hoping for.
  14. Android News

    A real life Pokeball was made to catch Pokemon in Pokemon GO

    Someone made a real life Pokeball that you can use to catch Pokemon in Pokemon GO. The ball can be thrown in real life and you'll attempt a catch in the game. The ball uses old Wii sensors for motion detection, and the product also doubles as a battery pack. The device is looking to attract...
  15. Android News

    Niantic is now permanently banning some Pokemon GO cheaters

    There are a number of ways to cheat at Pokemon Go and Niantic is now starting to punish the hardcore cheaters. While generally Niantic has been known to give temporary bans, now we're starting to see some people receiving permanent bans for their actions.
  16. Android News

    There are 2 ways to get free PokeCoins in Pokemon Go

    Pokemon Go is wildly popular, but it can end up costing you money to buy PokeCoins for things like Pokeballs, Incense, etc. Thankfully, you can get free PokeCoins by taking over Gyms that have already been claimed, and you can spend the Google Play credits you got for free with the Google...
  17. Android News

    Niantic is testing a new tracking system for Pokemon GO

    Niantic seems to be inviting select Pokemon GO players to test the new Pokemon tracking system they're working on. The tracking system shows both Pokemon you are guaranteed to find at a nearby Pokestop as well as those which are in your vicinity. For the latter information, Niantic no longer...
  18. Android News

    This person caught all 145 Pokemon available in Pokemon GO

    Expedia sponsored the first person to catch all 145 Pokemon currently available in Pokemon GO. The man is named Nick Johnson. He caught 142 of the available Pokemon in the US, but also traveled to places like Australia for the regional specifics. There are 151 Pokemon in Pokemon GO, but 6 of...
  19. Android News

    Niantic pushes out version 0.33 of Pokemon Go, includes driving checks, fixes bugs and more

    There's a big update going out to Niantic's Pokemon Go Android game and it comes with the following changes. . . - Added a dialog to remind Trainers that they should not play while traveling above a certain speed; Trainers will have to indicate they aren’t the driver - Fixed a bug that...
  20. Android News

    Pokemon GO hits 100 million installs on Android

    Pokemon GO has surpassed the 100 million installs mark on Android just a couple of weeks after hitting 50 million. An analytics firm also estimates Niantic has made $200 million in just 1 month.
  21. Android News

    Report claims the launch of Pokemon Go caused an increase in power bank sales

    Yesterday, NPD published a report that said the launch of Pokemon Go helped to increase the sales of power banks. The retail tracking service said sales of power banks grew 101% between the two week period starting July 10th and ending on July 23rd.
  22. Android News

    Niantic launches Pokemon Go in South America and Central America

    Niantic Labs has started to be more transparent with their audience and today they've announced the game is finally available in South America and Central America. They also tell everyone that they'll be bringing battery saving mode back to the iOS version of the game in the next several days.
  23. Android News

    Niantic removes the legendary Pokemon from players' accounts because of a glitch

    Recently, some Pokemon Go players had reportedly obtained the game's first legendary Pokemon. In actuality, these Pokemon had not been released yet and this happened because of a glitch. Niantic has fixed this bug as well as removed the legendary Pokemon from the player's game "to preserve the...
  24. Android News

    15 interesting tips and tricks for Pokemon Go players

    Chris of Phandroid has put together a list of 15 "advanced" tips that most Pokemon Go players don't know about. He talks about how to turn AR mode off, tactics for farming candies, tricks for bonus XP and more.
  25. Android News

    The governor of New York is banning sex offenders from playing Pokemon Go

    After a report saying there are dozens of Pokestops and Pokemon Gyms about a half a block from sex offenders in New York, the governor has made some new laws. Governor Cuomo has banned any registered sex offender from playing not only Pokemon Go, but also any other similar AR games.