Niantec Inc has released a new update for select users of Pokemon Go that promises to improve the overall tracking experience...
Niantec Inc has released a new update for select users of Pokemon Go that promises to improve the overall tracking experience.
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Some Pokemon Go players will have access to a 'Sightings' tracker, while others might get an improved 'Nearby' tracker. It has also been discovered the some users might get both or neither.
The 'Sightings' tracker lists a bunch of nearby Pokemon with a grass on the icon. The 'Nearby' tracker on the other hand, which can be accessed by some players by hitting the view button, which opens up the map screen lists Pokemon in the general vicinity. The screen will zoom in to a nearby PokeStop in relation to the player's avatar.
According to sources at Niantec Inc, the update is still in testing phase and players may experience some difficulties.
Pokemon Go players in San Francisco are reportedly able to avail of the Nearby tracker.
Video courtesy/YouTube
According to the video embedded above, upon selection, the meter now shows a Pokémon next to a picture of a PokéStop. Tapping one of the highlighted nearby Pokémon shows its silhouette and attached PokéStop, and choosing the "view" option then zooms out to show exact location.
A number of footprints indicating distance then appears on top of it to aid in more precise hunting.
View more details regarding the Pokemon Go Nearby update by viewing Dogecoin creator Jackson Palmer's embedded tweets below...
.@PokemonGoApp / @PokeVisionGo / @YangCLiu HERE IS A VIDEO FOR THOSE ASKING. :) pic.twitter.com/wivcskufdV
— Jackson Palmer (@ummjackson) August 9, 2016
New #PokemonGO tracking feature is so fun!! Has me running down the street to catch things ðu00c2u009fu00c2u0098u00c2u0084 pic.twitter.com/Y79IvqvdKW
— Jackson Palmer (@ummjackson) August 9, 2016
2/2 #PokemonGO pic.twitter.com/pRSP2uuIO3
— Jackson Palmer (@ummjackson) August 9, 2016
1/2 Screencaps of me tracking + catching a Staryu using the new Nearby feature #PokemonGO pic.twitter.com/8a1xXN5tiq
— Jackson Palmer (@ummjackson) August 9, 2016
Example of a Nearby and Sighting on the same screen. Nearby is Pokestop proximity activated #PokemonGO pic.twitter.com/aBIrvGA0CP
— Jackson Palmer (@ummjackson) August 9, 2016
New Nearby system still working in San Francisco #PokemonGO pic.twitter.com/V4zLwNDMa2
— Jackson Palmer (@ummjackson) August 9, 2016
For those asking, the Nearby is always tied to a Pokestop. That's what the background image is. #pokemongo pic.twitter.com/xeTqJsbxA1
— Jackson Palmer (@ummjackson) August 9, 2016
Here is another video showcasing how the #PokemonGO tracking system will operate. https://t.co/Z1Tc1w7rLe
— Pokémon GO News (@PokemonGoNews) August 9, 2016
Here are detailed screenshots demonstrating the upcoming new tracking system for #PokemonGO. via @ummjackson pic.twitter.com/xdjGnsvFXz
— Pokémon GO News (@PokemonGoNews) August 9, 2016
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