Niantic has posted the patch notes for Pokémon GO which has been updated to version 0.57.2 for Android and 1.27.2 for iOS.

Pokémon GO updated to version 0.57.2 for Android and 1.27.2 for iOS

Trainers, Pokémon GO is in the process of being updated to version 0.57.2 for Android and 1.27.2 for iOS devices. Below are some release notes and comments from our development team.

• Over 80 additional Pokémon originally discovered in the Johto region can be caught.
• Gender-specific variations of select Pokémon can be caught.
• Added new encounter mechanics.
• Added Poké Ball and Berry selection carousels to the encounter screen.
• Added two new Berries.
• Added new avatar outfit and accessory options.
• Added new night-mode map and encounter music.
• Added bonus Candies for catching Evolved Pokémon.
• Implemented Apple Watch connection stability improvement.
• Various bug fixes.
• Minor text fixes.

Source: http://pokemongo.nianticlabs.com/en/post/ver-update-021617

Niantic has announced the latest patch notes for Pokémon GO which updates the game to version 0.55.0 for Android and 1.25.0 for iOS.

Pokémon GO updated to version 0.55.0 for Android and 1.25.0 for iOS

Trainers, Pokémon GO is in the process of being updated to version 0.55.0 for Android and 1.25.0 for iOS devices. Below are some release notes and comments from our development team.

• Reduced the starting load time on Android devices.
• Resolved Android connectivity issues for the Pokémon GO Plus accessory.
• Integrated iOS wheelchair support for use with Apple Watch.
• Minor text fixes.

Source: http://pokemongolive.com/en/post/ver-update-012817/

Niantic announced and released an update for Pokémon GO. The update, version 0.53.1 for Android and 1.23.1 for iOS, has a number of bug fixes.

Pokémon GO updated to version 0.53.1 for Android and 1.23.1 for iOS

Trainers, Pokémon GO is in the process of being updated to version 0.53.1 for Android and 1.23.1 for iOS devices. Below are some release notes and comments from our development team.

• Updated Apple Watch to display Eggs obtained from PokéStops
• Changed distance tracking to better account for GPS drift
• Minor text fixes.

Source: http://pokemongolive.com/en/post/ver-update-011717/

Pokémon Go Generated $950 million in revenues in 2016

Pokémon Go generated approximately $950 million in revenues in 2016, according to a report by market researcher App Annie.


Source: http://go.appannie.com/app-annie-2016-retrospective

The Pokémon Sun and Moon Version 1.1 patch is now available to download from the Nintendo eShop. Nintendo's official English patch notes only list that "Adjustments have been made to make for a more pleasant gaming experience." The Japanese Nintendo support page though lists a few specific changes that this patch includes.

Pokémon Sun and Moon Version 1.1 Patch Notes

• Fixes a problem with the Memento and Parting Shot moves that caused them to not work properly.
• Fixes a issue with Rocky Helmet which caused the wrong player to be declared the winner when the opponent knocks out when the player is also knocked out.
• Fixes a problem which caused certain Pokémon to learn a move when evolving.
• Additionally, it fixed some problems so that players can play the games move comfortably.

Rocky Helmet Item / Memento and Parting Shot Moves Detailed info on bugs from Version 1.0

Rocky Helmet Item: If the holder of Rocky Helmet takes damage, the attacker will also be damaged upon contact. Normally, in a situation where there are only two Pokémon remaining on the battlefield and one of them is knocked out by an attack and the attacker is also knocked out from the damage inflicted by Rocky Helmet, the player with the Pokémon that was holding the Rocky Helmet would lose the battle. For now, the player with the Pokémon holding Rocky Helmet will win the battle.

Memento and Parting Shot Moves: We've discovered a bug that affects the moves Memento and Parting Shot during online battles using Battle Spot. While we fix this bug, Memento and Parting Shot will be prohibited in Free Battles, Rating Battles, and Online Competitions in Battle Spot. If any of the Pokémon in your Battle Team has either of these moves, you won't be able to start a battle.

eShop QR Codes for Version 1.1 Patch Download

Sources: https://www.nintendo.co.jp/support/3ds/soft/bnda/update/index.html, http://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/25400/p/430 and https://3ds.pokemon-gl.com/information/7ebb394e-2b6e-4f3b-95e7-09dfb9888727

Niantic has announced new patches, game statistics and partnerships in their latest press news posts.

Pokémon GO Statistics - As of December 7th, 2016

• 8.7 Billion KM Walked
• 88 Billion Pokémon Caught

Pokémon GO updated to version 0.51.0 for Android and 1.21.0 for iOS

Trainers, Pokémon GO is in the process of being updated to version 0.51.0 for Android and 1.21.0 for iOS devices. Below are some release notes and comments from our development team.

• The bug that caused incorrect vibration notifications has been fixed.
• Day and night modes have changed to more accurately reflect the Trainer’s current time of day.
• Minor text fixes.

Source: http://pokemongo.nianticlabs.com/en/post/ver-update-121916/

200,000 trips around the Earth!

Trainers, You know that we are fans of a little walk every now and then. That’s why we were excited back in September to announce that Pokémon GO Trainers had walked more than 4.6 billion kilometers since we launched. Trainers have since racked up some impressive stats.

We are pleased to share that—as of December 7—the Pokémon GO community has collectively walked more than 8.7 billion kilometers. That’s more than 200,000 trips around Earth! Fun fact: A commercial jetliner would take more than 1,000 years to cover the same distance. While covering this distance, Trainers also caught more than 88 billion Pokémon along the way. That’s roughly 533 million Pokémon a day!

Get out and go this holiday season, and let’s add some more kilometers to that total! Thank you for your continued support!

Source: pokemongo.nianticlabs.com/en/post/milestones/

YouTube Clip - 200,000 trips around the Earth!

Reliance Jio is now an official partner of Pokémon GO in India

Trainers in India, We’re happy to announce that Reliance Jio Infocomm is an official partner of Pokémon GO in India! Reliance Jio has disrupted the Indian digital services space by providing high speed 4G LTE mobile data at very affordable prices to enable the vision of Digital India for 1.2 billion Indians. We’re excited to join them on this journey. With this partnership, nearly 3,000 Jio stores and partner locations will become PokéStops and Gyms that Trainers can visit to collect items and to battle over.

During Jio’s “Happy New Year” offer, their SIM customers will be able to download and play Pokémon GO without incurring data charges. Step outside and explore to catch many Pokémon today!

Source: http://pokemongo.nianticlabs.com/en/post/jio/

A new update is out for Pokémon Shuffle Mobile bringing it to version 1.9 for both iOS and Android.

What's New in Version 1.9

◇ We’ve added value sets of 4 and 8 Jewels that can only be purchased one time each. For details on the features being added, see your in-game notifications.
◇ We’ve made some adjustments to the UI (display and usability) to improve your play experience.
◇ Bug fixes

Sources: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.pokemon.poketoru&hl=en and https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/pokemon-shuffle-mobile/id1014919815?mt=8

Niantic has announced the much anticipated update to Pokémon GO that adds some Johto Region Pokémon to the game. Also, a limited edition Pikachu will be available all over the world and these Pikachu are wearing a festive hat to celebrate the Christmas season.

More Pokémon and a limited edition Pikachu are coming to Pokémon GO

Trainers, Professor Willow has discovered Togepi and Pichu hatching from Eggs! Starting later today, Trainers will have the opportunity to hatch these and several other Pokémon that were originally discovered in the Johto Region in Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver video games. These are the first of more Pokémon coming to Pokémon GO over the next few months. Be sure to use the hashtag #PokemonGO on Twitter to share your experiences as you explore your local neighborhoods with family and friends, walk to hatch these Pokémon from Eggs, and register them to your collection this holiday season. We can’t wait to see what Pokémon you’ve hatched!

We also have another special treat for you. Starting later today through December 29, 2016, 10:00 A.M. PST, you’ll find limited edition Pikachu all over the world. These Pikachu will be wearing a festive hat to celebrate the season! Use the Pokémon GO AR camera when you encounter them in the wild to take their picture and share it with us using #HolidayPikachu.

Source: http://pokemongo.nianticlabs.com/en/post/johto-holiday/

YouTube - Pokémon GO - More Pokémon are here!

Niantic has released the patch notes for Pokémon GO and has updated the game to version 0.49.1 for Android and 1.19.1 for iOS. It was also announced that Sprint and Niantic will hold a joint press conference to discuss Pokémon Go and Sprint. Marcelo Claure, CEO of Sprint and John Hanke, CEO of Niantic, will both be at the press conference which starts at 8:30 a.m. Pacific time on Wednesday December 7th, 2016.

Pokémon GO updated to version 0.49.1 for Android and 1.19.1 for iOS

Trainers, Pokémon GO is in the process of being updated to version 0.49.1 for Android and 1.19.1 for iOS devices. Below are some release notes and comments from our development team.

• Trainers will be able to transfer multiple Pokémon at a time to Professor Willow. To use this function, press and hold on a Pokémon.
• Pokémon type icons have been added to the Gym battle approach and Gym battle screen.
• The total Candy count for your Buddy Pokémon has been added to the buddy information screen.
• The total kilometers a buddy has walked has been added to the information screen of each Pokémon that has ever been your buddy.
• Minor text fixes.

Source: http://pokemongo.nianticlabs.com/en/post/ver-update-120616/

Sprint Twitter Announcement

Attn #PokemonGO Trainers - we have a very special announcement … just for you … coming soon! pic.twitter.com/ch4rkpyHv9

— MarceloClaure (@marceloclaure) December 6, 2016

Niantic and The Pokémon Company International announced that Ditto is now available in Pokémon GO. The Nearby feature has expanded to new area of the world and there has been some CP changes.

DITTO TO REVEAL ITSELF IN POKÉMON GO

Elusive, Shape-Shifting Pokémon Known to Disguise Itself as Other Pokémon
Pokémon GO Trainers now have the chance to catch Ditto, a Pokémon with a curiously blobby shape and the capacity to mimic the looks and traits of other Pokémon. This means that a Pokémon you think you captured could be Ditto, which reveals its true form only after it’s caught. Also, when training or battling at a Gym, Ditto will copy the appearance, types, and moves of the first Pokémon it sees, and it will stay that way through the remainder of those Gym battles.

The Nearby feature has expanded to new areas

Trainers, After reviewing your feedback, we have made some changes to the Nearby feature we were originally testing in San Francisco, California. We have changed the feature to only show the Nearby feature if a PokéStop is close to your location. In addition, we have also made changes to the way Sightings now works.

We will be expanding the ability for Trainers to test this updated version of the features and provide us with feedback. Starting today, Trainers in the following areas will now be able to use the new Nearby and Sightings functionality:

• United States of America: All states west of the Mississippi River (except Hawaii and Alaska)
• Canada: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and the western half of Ontario.
• Australia: All states and territories

Source: http://pokemongo.nianticlabs.com/en/post/nearby-nov2016/

Adjustments to the Combat Power of Various Pokémon

Trainers, We have made adjustments to the CP (Combat Power) of various Pokémon. Some Pokémon, such as Alakazam, Rhydon, and Gengar will have their CP increased. Others will have their CP lowered. These changes will allow a more balanced and competitive battling and training experience in Gyms. We will continue to adjust the CP going forward to improve the game balance when necessary.

Source: http://pokemongo.nianticlabs.com/en/post/cp_update/

On November 17th, 2016, it was announced that Pokémon GO was available in eight new countries in the Middle East: Bahrain, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates.

On November 21st, 2016, Niantic announced that a special celebration for Pokémon GO that will double the amount of XP and Stardust from November 23rd, 2016 at 00:00 UTC to November 30th, 2016 00:00 UTC when players complete in-game actions.

A Celebration to Say Thank You

Trainers, It has been an incredible experience since we launched Pokémon GO a few short months ago in July. We are passionate about creating experiences that encourage exploration and promote exercise. We are humbled that hundreds of millions of you around the world have joined us on this journey. So we would like to say thank you - and what better way to say thank you than to celebrate our community.

So, starting November 23rd at 00:00 UTC and going through November 30th 00:00 UTC, we will double the amount of XP and Stardust you receive when completing in-game actions.

Source: http://pokemongo.nianticlabs.com/en/post/celebration-nov2016/

Pokémon GO updated to version 0.47.1 for Android and 1.17.0 for iOS

Trainers, Pokémon GO is in the process of being updated to version 0.47.1 for Android and 1.17.0 for iOS devices. Below are some release notes and comments from our development team.

• Fixed an issue where the Egg-hatching cutscene animation would sometimes be briefly visible from the map view.
• Minor text fixes

Source: http://pokemongo.nianticlabs.com/en/post/ver-update-111816/