The Pokémon HOME app has announced that there will be compatibility changes for the mobile device version of Pokémon HOME for the planned June 2021 update. Support for older versions of Android and iOS will no longer be supported.

Pokémon HOME - June 2021 Update Notification

Thank you very much for your continued support of Pokémon HOME. This notice is to inform you that the planned June update will end support for Pokémon HOME on the following mobile operating systems and devices.

Android 5
iOS 9
iOS 10
iOS 11
iPhone 5s
iPhone 6

Note: To check what OSes are compatible with your device, please consult sources such as the device manufacturer's official website. Following the update, there may be other devices on which Pokémon HOME may function imperfectly or stop working entirely. It may take time for Pokémon HOME to become compatible with newly released OSes.

Customers considering changing devices should link Pokémon HOME to a Nintendo Account in order to carry over their information. You can see whether you have already linked to a Nintendo Account by opening the Options menu and checking the Account tab.

We hope you continue to enjoy Pokémon HOME!

Pokémon HOME - Version 1.4.0 - June 17th, 2021

The details of the Pokémon HOME - Version 1.4.0 update for smartphones have been announced.

What's New

- Pokédex features have been expanded, allowing you to view Pokémon's appearances from various angles.
Note: This feature does not apply to certain forms of Pokémon.
- The Catch Calendar feature has been added to the main menu, allowing you to view your Pokémon in order of the dates on which they were caught.
- New icons for user profiles have been added.
- Announcement display has been improved.
- Other issues have also been addressed in order to ensure a user-friendly experience.

Source: https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2021/06/210618_at01.html

Here comes a cute phone case featuring Pikachu's back with its ears popping out! The case is made of a soft silicone material, so it fits your hand and is easy to hold. You can connect a lightning cable and earphones while the case is on the phone, so you can charge your phone or listen to music. More pictures of the phone case have been added to an Imageboard thread.

Product Details:

Distributed by: Gourmandise Inc.
Release Date: Early April 2021
Price: 3,608 yen each (tax included)
Compatible models: iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12/12 Pro

Source: https://www.pokemon.co.jp/goods/2021/04/210402_da02.html

A new update for Pokémon HOME is now available for the iOS and Android versions. Our Pokémon HOME Patches page has been updated with the details.

Pokémon HOME - Version 1.3.2 - Patch Notes

• A "Receive all Pokémon" feature has been added to the Wonder Box.
• The date a Pokémon was first met is now displayed in its Trainer notes.
• From the "OT" (Original Trainer) field in a Pokémon's detailed information, you can now search for Pokémon with the same original Trainer.
• You can now specify "Language" and "Poké Ball" when searching for Pokémon.
• You can now arrange your list of Pokémon in the same order used by your Pokémon Boxes in the Nintendo Switch version of Pokémon HOME.(Note: This option will be available only for users who have linked to the Nintendo Switch version.)
• Other issues have also been addressed in order to ensure a user-friendly experience.

Sources: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.pokemon.pokemonhome&hl=en_CA&gl=US and https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pok%C3%A9mon-home/id1485352913

Here comes the Square Glass Cases for iPhone 12 featuring cute designs of Fire, Water, Grass, and Electric Pokémon types. It features double-injection construction of 9H tempered glass and the TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethanes) bezel prevents scratches as well as protects against minor vibrations and shocks! They come with a convenient strap hole for attaching a phone strap.

Product Details:

There are four types in the lineup: Fire, Water, Grass, and Electric
Compatible models: iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12/12 Pro
Distributed by: Gourmandise Inc.
Release date: Early February 2021
Price: 3,168 yen each (tax included)

Models:

Square Glass Case for iPhone12/12 Pro - POKE-686A - Fire Type - JAN: 4550213042558
Square Glass Case for iPhone12/12 Pro - POKE-686B - Water Type - JAN: 4550213042565
Square Glass Case for iPhone12/12 Pro - POKE-686C - Grass Type - JAN: 4550213042572
Square Glass Case for iPhone12/12 Pro - POKE-686D - Electric Type - JAN: 4550213042589
Square Glass Case for iPhone12 mini - POKE-685A Fire Type - JAN: 4550213042510
Square Glass Case for iPhone12 mini - POKE-685B Water Type - JAN: 4550213042527
Square Glass Case for iPhone12 mini - POKE-685C Grass Type - JAN: 4550213042534
Square Glass Case for iPhone12 mini - POKE-685D Electric Type - JAN: 4550213042541

Source: https://www.pokemon.co.jp/goods/2021/02/210205_ph01.html and https://www.gourmandise.jp/shopbrand/ct1029/

A new set of Pokémon LINE stamp called Irasutoya × Pokémon Pika Pika Stamp (いらすとや×ポケモン ぴかぴかスタンプ) is now available in the stamp shop! These stamps feature Pokémon and trainers from the Nintendo Switch games Pocket Monsters Sword and Shield. The illustrations were drawn by Takashi Mifune, an illustrator known for his work on the free material site Irasutoya. These stamps are not only for everyday use, but also depict scenes from the game. Take advantage of the stamps and use the LINE stamps in your chats! The 40 stamp set costs 250 yen (including tax) or 100 coins per set and is available as of November 3rd, 2020. The stamp shop is only available on the iOS and Android versions of LINE.





Sources: https://www.pokemon.co.jp/goods/2020/11/201106_ph01.html and https://store.line.me/stickershop/product/18938

Niantic has posted the release notes for the Pokémon GO version 0.191 update which was released on October 29th, 2020.

Pokémon GO - 0.191 Release Notes

Note: For Apple Users, this release will show as version 1.157 in the App Store.

Updates

• In Trainer Battles, the switch menu has been replaced by two buttons on the right side of the screen to more easily access the Pokémon you can switch to during your battles
• In Trainer Battles, the switch animation camera angle has shifted so that you are able to see your Pokémon's HP bar when your opponent is switching their Pokémon
• Soon, battle parties will be saved on your account itself instead of on your device, meaning they’ll be synced when you reinstall the game or change devices
• The Flying-type Charged Attack mini-game has been slightly slowed down
• You can now navigate from a Pokémon’s detail page directly to its Pokédex entry
• You can now navigate from a Pokédex entry directly to the Pokémon storage to see all Pokémon you have of that species
• Soon, you’ll be able to see more information about the Pokémon you obtain on the Pokémon detail page. Note that this will not backfill information on Pokémon you’ve obtained prior to this feature.
• A new loading screen has been added

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue that caused invited friends to be removed from a raid if all Pokémon in their battle party faint
• Fixed an issue that caused the “Remove Friend” button to be cut off from the bottom of the Friend detail page on devices with certain aspect ratios
• Fixed an issue that caused Adventure Sync to not work on some devices on Android 9 and below
• Fixed a visual error that showed eggs to be incubating when tapping on them from the Egg menu, regardless of whether they were in incubators or not
• Fixed an issue that caused the app to freeze when collecting Avatar items from Special Research rewards
• Fixed an issue that caused wins to not be recorded properly in GO Battle League
• Fixed an issue that caused the Best Buddy Pokémon CP boost to not be applied without first interacting with your buddy
• Fixed an issue that caused the account linking option to be missing from the Settings Menu

Source: https://niantic.helpshift.com/a/pokemon-go/?s=release-notes-known-issues&f=0-191-release-notes&p=web

AirPods Pro Clear Cases with Pikachu, Gengar, and some Pokémon from the Galar region are now available! Prevents scratches and protects from minor vibrations and impacts with these cases. The Lightning connector can be connected without removing it from the case. There are five types: Pikachu, Pikachu, Gengar, Wanpachi and Morpeko. The cases were released in late September 2020 for 2,178 yen each (tax included).

Product Images:

Product Details:

Distributed by: Gourmandise Inc. (株式会社グルマンディーズ)
Release date: Late September 2020
Price: 2,178 yen each (tax included)

Source: https://www.pokemon.co.jp/goods/2020/09/200925_ph02.html

The Gekkouga Series is stylishly designed mobile items featuring the Pokémon Gekkouga! The Square glass case has double injection construction of hardened glass and TPU to prevent scratches and protect against minor vibrations and impacts! It has a strap hole for attaching a strap. Compatible models: iPhone SE (2nd generation) / 8 / 7, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 / XR


The AC plug is foldable and can be stored compactly. Power can be supplied from the 2 USB output ports at the same time. It supports fast charging. The maximum output is 2.4A (total of two ports).


The Wireless Charger can charge your devices. Just put your wireless charging device on top of the charger and start charging! The LED turns red when it's on standby and blue when it's charging. It has Overvoltage protection, undervoltage protection and short circuit protection. Input is 5V / 1.5A, output is 5W.

Prices:

Square Glass Cases: 3,168 yen each
USB 2 port AC adapter: 2,178 yen
Wireless Charger: 3,278 yen

Source: https://www.pokemon.co.jp/goods/2020/09/200918_ph01.html

Niantic has annnounced that Pokémon GO players that have devices that use Android 5, iOS 10, and iOS 11, as well as iPhone 5s and iPhone 6, will no longer be able to play the game after an update in October 2020.

Pokémon GO to discontinue support for Android 5, iOS 10, and iOS 11, as well as iPhone 5s and iPhone 6

Trainers, In an upcoming update to Pokémon GO in October, we will end support for Android 5, iOS 10, and iOS 11, as well as iPhone 5s and iPhone 6 devices. Only Trainers with devices running Android 5, iOS 10, or iOS 11, as well as Trainers with iPhone 5s or iPhone 6 devices, will be affected by this change. Trainers with devices or operating systems not specifically listed here will not be affected and don’t need to take any action.

If you're unsure whether your device falls in one of these categories, please check with your device manufacturer.

Trainers using affected devices will no longer be able to access Pokémon GO, including any accumulated PokeCoins or collected items on their accounts, when the version 0.189 update goes live in mid-October. We encourage Trainers using any of the listed devices to consider upgrading them if they wish to continue playing Pokémon GO. Be sure to have your account info and password saved somewhere so you can log back in on a new device!

Note: Even if you’re able to install and run Pokémon GO on such devices after the release of version 0.189, we’ll no longer be able to provide support if you run into any technical issues.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/ios10-ios11-android5-discontinued-support/

The official Pokémon website has announced that Pokémon Rumble Rush service had ended and can no longer be played as of July 22nd, 2020. The game was announced on May 15th, 2019 and was released worldwide on May 22nd, 2019 on Android and July 23rd, 2019 on iOS.

Pokémon Rumble Rush Service Ending

The mobile game is no longer available and game service has ended.

Pokémon Rumble Rush has been retired and services for the mobile game have ended. From this point on, you cannot install it for the first time or update this app. You also cannot play any previously installed version of the app. Additionally, unused Poké Diamonds can no longer be used or redeemed.

Thank you for enjoying Pokémon Rumble Rush.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/pokemon-rumble-rush-service-ending/