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Pokemon Go is an exciting location-based reality game which is a product of Niantic and runs on both Android and iOS platforms. It is quite a new game which was first released in select countries last month.

Through their device’s GPS, players can track, capture, fight, and or even nurture virtual creatures known as Pokémon which appear on the screen just like they were in the same live location as the player.

The game is free to play. However, players can make an in-app purchase to enjoy additional features.

Last week, an update was released to the game by its developers ‘Niantic Labs’ which caused the removal of an integral aspect of the game –the ability to track down or locate Pokemon. Quite some third-party applications including Pokevision that were used to determine Pokemon locations and duration were dislodged.

This development caused an outrage and expression of dissatisfaction from players across all borders.

Pokevision and other Pokemon tracking service developers later gave a statement to that effect claiming that the action was by Niantic and Nintendo’s wishes. They, however, promised to give players updates on the situation as soon as anything comes up.

Ever since developers have been working relentlessly on ways to salvage the situation and help Pokemon lovers to fill their Pokemon index (Pokedex) and to be quite honest, some seem to be working just fine.

A new update has just been released which in some sort, returns the previously dislodged tracking feature. It is worthy of note that what previously appeared as ‘Nearby’ now appears as ‘Sightings’ and can be accessed by clicking the box at the bottom right corner.

It now displays the types of Pokemon which are lurking around nearby Poker stops.

In this update, the battery saver mode has been reinstated to the iOS version of the game to curb battery drainage by the game. However, the update has only been made available to a few players though its massive deployment is expected in a few days.

At the moment, it is not conclusive if this will be the final update from the developers or if it’s just a temporary patch-up but one can be sure that Niantic is interested in improving their player base and the game’s popularity.

Niantic Labs CEO John Hanke stated that trading between players has been a feature being worked on and would be introduced in the nearest future.