So Pokémon Go has had a bit of a rough start. Server problems, mostly. A . (Seriously, folks. Be careful out there.) Limited regional availability.
The burning question for most folks? Will Pokémon Go work on my phone. Let's take a look at .
Here's what you need to play Pokémon Go:
That's it for now. Happy hunting!
The burning question for most folks? Will Pokémon Go work on my phone. Let's take a look at .
Here's what you need to play Pokémon Go:
- Android 4.4 and up: So you'll need to be running KitKat or higher. Niantic — the company that developed Pokémon Go — says that it'll support Android 7.0 Nougat once it's officially released later this year.
- No Intel processors: Bad news for those of you using a number ASUS phones, or a couple of Dell tablets. Intel processors are not supported. That sucks. There's making the rounds. (Yes, really.) But the thing is . Why would a developer spend time and money on it at this point?
- A strong internet connection: Seriously, this thing's going to suck down the emm bees. Pokémon Go is not an offline game. So keep an eye on your data usage, and your data plan.
- GPS and location services: Pokémon Go also needs to know where you are. So if you've got your tinfoil hat turned up and your location services turned off, this isn't going to work.
That's it for now. Happy hunting!