Pokémon GO Finally Launched In The Philippines

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Pokémon GO Philippines

Pokémon GO Philippines – The long wait is over as Pokémon GO is now launched in the Philippines as it is now officially launched and available for download in the Philippines.

Pokemon Go

The official app is now available in the Android’s Play Store and Apple iPhone/iPad App store.

Not only in the Philippines, the app has been officially rolled out today in Cambodia, Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Laos, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Palau, Solomon Islands, and the Federated States of Micronesia.

Pokémon GO app, from the original Nintendo video game, was developed by Niantic Labs wherein it integrated the augmented-reality wherein Pokemon would seem to appear in the real world. It uses the smartphone’s GPS, camera, maps, and sensors giving a real-life gaming experience.

Supported Devices for Pokemon GO as Recommended by Niantic Labs

This is important to consider to avoid problems after downloading the game.

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

But, the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has given reminders to people will be walking in the streets to ‘catch ’em all’:

  1. Do not play Pokemon Go while crossing [the street]. Focus on the road and don’t forget to look left and right.
  2. If the urge of playing [the game] can’t be bared, use the designated pedestrian footbridges but make sure to be alert on the surroundings while walking.

Filipino aspiring Pokemon Go trainers have been expressing their excitement upon the launching of the mobile app in the country.

https://twitter.com/grimlock_jhavie/status/761733124673851392?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

Now, make sure to be safe in playing the mobile app always while trying to “catch ’em all”.

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