In a new address on their website, Niantic says that the reason they have shut down websites and apps like Pokevision is because they negatively impact the game’s servers.
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A Pokemon Go player in the OH area claimed to have acquired the game’s first legendary Pokemon, Articuno, which has not yet officially been released in the game.
Pokemon Go to launch in other countries soon & “3 step” tracking feature removed:- Success of Pokemon go can be seen from the mere fact that every day we find some news making headlines related to this game.
That’s because it removed the battery saver feature which dimmed users phones when they wasn’t directly looking at the screen.
The move angered players and even prompted some to demand refunds for their in-app purchases.
However, the game developer has now hinted that it may bring back the footprint tracking feature, once it has has found a fix.
“We have been hearing the feedback loud and clear about the removal of the Battery Saver mode on iOS devices”, it said on the official Pokemon Go Facebook page.
“The original feature, although enjoyed by many, was also confusing and did not meet company’s underlying product goals”, they stated, adding that they would keep users posted as they strive to improve this aspect. Releasing it would save a lot of trouble for Nintendo and Niantic if they are keen on keeping their intellectual property safe.
People had a temporary solution in Pokevision, but we knew, and everyone else knew, this wouldn’t be permanent.
If the lawsuit in the USA is successful then it could lead to a raft of further claims by people that have seen their property infested by Pokemon Go players.
The gaming app allegedly uses Global Positioning System navigation coordinates for users to track the creatures they are seeking to find.
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These “seemingly innocuous sites and apps actually hurt our ability to deliver the game to new and existing players”, writes Hanke.
