Rejoice as for August 6 is now known as the day that Pokemon Go released. Users of both Android and Apple smartphones in Southeast Asia can now get a taste of the augmented-reality game officially. That of course, includes our lovely archipelago, the Philippines.
Finally without viruses!
The good thing about it all is that anyone can do it without having to tinker or do magic with their phones. The official download can be found in the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store.
To know if your phone is supported, check out this requirements list provided by Niantic Labs:
Android
Android 4.4 to Android 6.0.1 (Android N will not be supported until the official Android release)
Preferred resolution of 720×1280 pixels (Not optimized for tablet)
Strong internet connection (Wi-Fi, 3G, or 4G)
GPS and Location Services
iOS
iPhone 5+
iOS 8+
Strong internet connection (Wi-Fi, 3G, or 4G)
GPS and Location Services
Jailbroken devices are not supported
Pokemon Go was released with massive success worldwide last July 6, 2016. So widely accepted in fact that people got into trouble due to their concentration in becoming a trainer. Do watch out for your surroundings when you play. Happy hunting!
Written by
Jose Felongco
Player of video games since the tender age of 3. Still wonders why his dad allowed him to play Doom during those times. Currently working for a gaming company and spends time painting Warhammer 40k minis to relax.
Started in 2015, Hungry Geeks Philippines continues to provide its readers with the latest tech, gaming, and anything particularly interesting news. Coming from different professional backgrounds, we try to infuse our own personalities (weird or serious) in what we write.
