'Pokémon Go' is now playable at higher frame rates on iOS

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Niantic has rolled out new updates to the Pokémon Go app, and for iOS users, you now have the option to play the game at higher frame rates. There's a new option that lets you "unlock your device's native refresh rate for higher FPS." The developer didn't mention the feature specifically in the changelog, so it might fall under the "various quality-of-life improvements" section. You can enable the functionality in the game's advanced settings. It'll show "native refresh rate unlocked" when it's enabled.

The feature is disabled by default, so you'll need to dig in the settings to access it. Before this update, players needed to use workarounds to get Pokémon Go running at 60 frames per second instead of 30fps. With this development, iPhone 13 Pro users can enjoy the game at 120fps. It'll work with older iPhones, but the hardware might not be able to handle it. 

Source: Engadget

Niantic won’t support ‘Pokémon Go’ on the Apple Watch starting July 1st

Starting next month, Apple Watch owners who play Pokémon Go won’t be able to use that version of the app anymore. According to its developer Niantic, it’ll end support starting July 1^st. While the full game couldn’t be played on the Apple Watch, it let users show how much they needed to walk before hatching an egg, how many experience points they’ve earned, and when there was a Pokémon or Pokéstop nearby. Niantic opted to get rid of the feature because it introduced Adventure Sync last year, which also tracked a player’s step in the background and something the Apple Watch did. But according to Niantic, now “trainers will no longer have to split their gameplay between 2 devices.”

Source: The Verge

‘Pokemon Go’ AR+ mode comes to Android

If you’re on Android and still playing Pokemon Go, you might want to check if your device supports ARCore (Google’s AR kit). The game now supports AR+ mode, which scales the pocket monsters to their accurate dimensions as you move closer or farther to them. This mode also makes it easier for them to detect your movement, so you need to get close before you can throw that Poke Ball. Again, as we mentioned, this will only work if you have ARCore. And that is something you can download on the Play Store—if your device supports it.

Source: Nintendo Life

‘Pokémon Go’ to start hosting monthly Community Days, offers exclusive captures

Starting this January, Pokémon Go is hosting a special monthly event it calls Community Days. Here special Pokémon with exclusive moves will pop up more often for a few hours. Players will also get access to increased XP or Stardust and Lure Modules will be up for three hours. For the first Community Day happening this January 20^th, the Pokémon up for grabs will be Pikachu with an exclusive event move Surf. Yes, you get a chance to get a surfing Pikachu. You can check out what time Community Day is happening in your area through this link.

Source: Engadget