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Enjoy Pokemon GO… with caution

Privacy: In order to play the game, users must allow the app to access other applications, such as maps and camera.

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It’s a fusion of new technology and the nostalgia of the old games.

Later that day, a Facebook friend asked: “Who else has suddenly gotten a great workout?” Then sign out the game and sign back in with your Google account.

Always be aware of the current surroundings and cross at designated crosswalks. Better yet, walk with your children while they play.

And to use this Pokemon GO Messenger, you don’t even have to leave the app. The floating chat bubbles inside the game are convenient enough to chat while playing. Wait, actually, maybe that’s not such a good idea…

Although he says the DS version might be safer, Dolsen says the Pokemon GO app is worth the risk. “#PokemonGO #DontPokemonGOandDrive #NoDistractedDriving #PikachuCanWait”.

You need to quickly get out your phone, take aim on the touch screen and throw a Poke Ball to catch the Pokemon before it runs away.

What I found was a game that’s part scavenger hunt, part walking without looking where you’re going, definitely unlike any other phone game I’ve played – and addicting.

If your home is designated as a Pokemon Go “gym”, that is. Outside near Milton East Elementary School, he explained how the game works.

Players start off with a supply of Poke Balls.

If you’ve noticed a recent influx of people seemingly wandering and staring at their phones more than usual, you’re not alone.

However CNET editor Seamus Byrne believes the dangers have been overplayed, and the game is just a fad – unless the makers come out with updates and new features within a week or two, people’s interest will significantly fade.

Where are there Pokestops in Milton?

For the latest Pokemon Go News, please stay tuned in to this site. Examples in Milton include the fire station, library, parks, historic landmarks (such as the Milton College Historic District), Milton College Preservation (shown as Goodrich Hall Antiques) and some businesses.

“When it comes to malware, you really don’t want to catch ’em all”, Tripwire senior director of project management Tim Erlin said.

“The potential is obviously there for someone to use it for criminal activity”, says Wauwatosa Police Lt. Brian Zalewski. Don’t trust an app about which no one yet seems to know anything.

“Pokemon Go” is a game that can be downloaded via a free app on any smartphone – either iPhone and Android.

Overall, Aidan said the game itself is pretty easy – as long as the servers don’t go down.

For those not hopping onto the Pokemon Go bandwagon, you’re not alone.

As Aidan continues talking about the game, he looks at his phone.

It moves, so does Aidan.

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And, with that, he’s gone.

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