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  1. Android News

    'Pokémon Go' legendary Ho-Oh is catchable for limited time

    After the Global Catch Challenge was completed, Niantic had another surprise in store for Pokemon Go players: it unlocked the chance to catch the legendary Pokemon Ho-Oh. It will be available at gym raid locations through December 12th.
  2. Android News

    'Pokemon Go' is making major changes to raids

    Niantic has detailed forthcoming changes to raids in Pokemon Go. Changes will include new rewards, new mechanics, new eligible raid locations, and more.
  3. Android News

    Pokémon GO players catch 500 million Pokémon in under two days

    Pokemon's latest go calls on trainres to collectively catch 3 billion Pokemon to gain access to Farfetch'd. 500 million Pokemon have already been caught in under 2 days.
  4. Android News

    Amazon Echo and Google Home now lets you talk to Pikachu

    A new internal document from The Pokemon Company reveals you'll soon be able to talk to Pikachu using Amazon Alexa and Google Home. The Pikachu Talk service is scheduled to start this year in Japan and will be coming to the rest of the world in 2018.
  5. Android News

    European 'Pokémon Go' events are back on the schedule

    Niantic has announced that Pokemon GO events in Europe are back on schedule after the company had to delay them to improve the attractions following a disastrous Chicago event. It begins with France, Spain and Germany for a Safari Zone get-together on the 16th.
  6. Android News

    Some Pokémon Go events in Europe postponed after Chicago issues

    Pokemon Go Fest did not go well, with technical issues and cell coverage problems preventing many players from participating at the event's Chicago location in Grant Park. That experience has halted plans for similar events in Europe.
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    Pokémon Go’s first legendary Pokémon arrive this weekend

    Pokémon Go is finally getting legendary monsters. Starting this weekend, trainers around the world will be able to catch their first legendary Pokémon. Pokémon Go Fest attendees will get first dibs on legendary monsters at the Saturday, July 22 event after completing an Epic Raid Battle where...
  8. Android News

    Pokeland is another Pokemon mobile game

    Nintendo and The Pokemon Company are testing Pokeland in Japan. It's a new Pokemon mobile game that takes on Pokemon Rumble's art style and and brawling gameplay.
  9. Android News

    Hands-on with the new Pokemon: Magikarp Jump game calls it a solid spin-off

    Earlier today we learned about a new Pokemon game called Magikarp Jump and Android Police just went hands-on with it. They felt that even if you aren't a Pokemon fan, you can get some enjoyment out of it as long as you aren't expecting the game to have a lot of depth.
  10. Android News

    Pokemon Go to get "huge" update in July

    Niantic has supposedly mentioned that Pokemon Go's next big update lands this July. The update is expected to bring new game mechanics like gym raids, PvP, and trading. It may also bring us the first of the legendary Pokemon.
  11. 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.
  12. Android News

    Splash! Magikarp is a new Pokemon adventure for mobile

    A new Pokemon game is being developed for mobile, but it doesn't quite seem on the same scale as Pokemon GO. This one is called "Splash! Magikarp" and it's about a town where Magikarp-shaped holes start appearing in the ground. You'll presumably be tasked with investigating the cause.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. 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...
  17. 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.
  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

    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...
  20. 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...
  21. 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...
  22. 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...
  23. 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.
  24. Android News

    Pokemon GO Plus accessory delayed to September

    The Pokemon GO Plus accessory has been delayed to September. It was originally expected to be available by the end of July. The accessory is a wearable wrist strap that can vibrate to notify you of nearby Pokemon.
  25. Android News

    Pokemon GO could generate up to $3 billion in revenue for app stores

    A new report from a financial analyst suggests Pokemon GO could generate as much as $3 billion in revenue for Apple. The numbers might be similar, or even more plentiful, for Google, as they command the most market share with Android.