As Niantic expands Pokemon Go and continues to receive new features through regular updates, such as the improved AR mode that rolled out for the game last month. Unfortunately for some players, an upcoming Pokemon Go update will also make it unplayable on some older iPhones. Developer Niantic confirmed that the popular mobile game will soon discontinue support for devices that cannot run the latest version of iOS.
“In an upcoming update to Pokemon Go, we will end support for Apple devices not capable of upgrading to iOS 11, such as iPhone 5 and iPhone 5c models,” Niantic wrote in an update on the official Pokemon Go website. “This change is a result of improvements to Pokemon Go that push the application beyond the capabilities of the operating systems on such devices.”
According to Niantic, Pokemon Go will stop supporting these older iOS devices beginning February 28. “After that date, Trainers using affected devices may no longer be able to access their Pokemon Go accounts from that device, or use their PokeCoins or other items in their Bags,” the developer said. Niantic posted a full list of affected devices on its website.
They include:
- iPhone 5c
- iPhone 5
- iPad (4th generation)
- iPad (3rd generation)
- iPad Mini (1st generation)
- iPad 2
The most recent update for Pokemon Go introduced the AR+ mode, while more Gen 3 Pokemon originally from the Ruby and Sapphire versions were added as part of Pokemon Go’s recent holiday event. Meanwhile, game’s first Gen 3 Legendary Pokemon, Groudon, is still available in Raid Battles at Gyms until January 15.
Thanks to AR+ in Pokemon Go, Pokemon now occupy a fixed point on screen. You can walk up close to a Pokemon and accurately see how it sizes up in the real world. In addition to this, Pokemon are aware of trainers getting close complete with an awareness metre to let you know how close you are to being spotted. Niantic suggests tapping on nearby grass onscreen which could allow Pokemon to reappear if it was aware of your presence.
However, it appears things may have changed considering Generation 3 regional Pokemon.While Zangoose could originally not be found in Europe and Oceania, reports have been popping up in recent hours of people catching them.The same is being said of Pokemon Go’s Seviper, who was originally only found in places like Europe and Asia.
Although there isn’t any full-fledged announcement by Niantic regarding this, so there’s still the chance things could switch back. There are still many Generation three region exclusives Pokemon.Plusle has not switched over to any new regions, and neither has Minun, while Relicanth still appears to be only findable in New Zealand.
Not only this Niantic has also made many changes in the game.Many trainers also reported the new wave of EX Raid passes is out.EX raid mechanism is not very well anticipated as many players still haven’t received a single chance to catch MEWTWO.
According to data collected by The Silph Road, this wave of invites is again targeted at newcomers, with more than 50% of invites being first-time raiders.Additionally, trainer level seems to have a more and more influential role in the system, as the majority of invites was distributed to level 30+ Trainers.
It doesn’t appear that the random system in which EX Raids currently function is seen as very viable to the fanbase, who are hoping to see new changes soon.Many players outraged and comment on SilphRoad thread,“We made an effort to target that specific gym and done 2 Groudon raids within the week limit to be eligible for an invite. Everyone got an invite apart from me and one other. I am level 37 and he is 40.We were even at the same raid with people that got an invite. Another player got an invite that soloed a raid on the same gym. How is that fair?”
While all this Pokemon Go seems set to get a massive advancement as the game prepares to launch in one of the last remaining major markets.Already having seen the launch of Gen 3 updates, a whole new region of Trainers looks set to open up to the game very soon.
John Hanke also revealed that their next AR project would be launching in the second half of 2018.But however the game does eventually launch, it will only help to boost its strength in both numbers of players and concurrent audience.We can clearly see Niantic is actively expanding the Pokemon GO development team to build many more amazing updates in 2018.“Stay tuned for news next week about upcoming improvements to certain features.” and as a trainer, I hope we get something much better than a global event.What are your thoughts?Lemme hear you guys out in the comments or you can get connected with me on Snapchat-Vibsz16 and Instagram. Stay tuned.
Here is the list of Top 10 Gen 3 Pokemon That Are As Strong As Legendary Pokemon, and can help any player to capture and attack gyms.
Number 10 – Milotic
MAX CP- 2542
ATTACK – 60
DEFENSE – 79
STAMINA – 190
Milotic is an aquatic, serpentine Pokémon with a primarily cream-colored body. It has red eyes with long, pinkish antennae above them. Additionally, there are long, hair-like fins above its eyes, which begin thin and thicken towards the tips. These eyebrows extend to almost half of Milotic’s body length and will be longer on the female than the male. On top of its relatively small head is a straight spike. The tail consists of four large, blue fins with pink ovals in their centers. Each of the tail fins overlaps the next slightly, causing it to resemble a fan. While it has not been depicted, Milotic’s scales are said to change color depending on the viewing angle.
Number 9 – Flygon
MAX CP- 2458
ATTACK – 100
DEFENSE – 80
STAMINA – 160
Flygon resembles a slightly insectoid, bipedal dragon. It is primarily light green and has a pair of large rhombus-shaped wings with a red trim, toeless hind legs, and skinny arms with three-clawed hands. Its tail has several dark green stripes and three small green rhombus shapes with red trims at the end. It has large eyes and a pair of green antennae that point back. The eyes have red covers that prevent sand from getting into its eyes. With its wings, it kicks up sandstorms to hide. Its wings make a “singing” sound when they are flapped, earning Flygon the name “The Desert Spirit”. It lives in the desert.
Number 8 – Gardevoir
MAX CP- 2341
ATTACK – 65
DEFENSE – 65
STAMINA – 136
Beginning its life as Ralts (the Pokemon that kinda looks like male genitalia), it’s a little surprising it turns into Gardevoir – who looks a lot like some kind of elegant dancer (and a lot of other things, if you dare to venture into Google Image Search – which reminds us: NEVER GOOGLE IMAGE SEARCH ANY POKEMON EVER BUT ESPECIALLY NOT GARDEVOIR). Apart from its traumatic internet legacy, it’s a pretty solid Pokemon (now one of the added Fairy-types), and its Pokedex entries indicate that it would do anything to protect its trainer. Always nice to know your Pokemon has Stockholm’s Syndrome.
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