Augmented-realityPokemonapp,Pokemon GO, launches in select regions around the world, but some players report issues such as the fact that it kills mobile battery life.
The Internet was abuzz with excitement earlier today when it was revealed that Nintendo and Niantic’s augmented-realityPokemonapp,Pokemon GO, is now available in select regions. GO allows wannabePokemontrainers to catch the creatures out in the real world, whether that be at the park or as they’re walking down the street and in fact, the app is expected to become so popular that one Australianpolice station has listed some tips forPokemon GOplayersin order to keep them safe.
However, despite the huge amount of interest surrounding the app, the soft launch hasn’t exactly gone smoothly with those lucky enough to get their hands (or rather, their thumbs) onPokemon GOhave already begun to complain about a variety of issues. Arguably the most troublesome issue players are having is that the app massively drains mobile battery life, with one player complaining that their smartphone dropped 10% of battery life in 20 minutes, even with the charger connected.
Thankfully, the battery drain problem is a known issue, with developer Niantic saying that it is already working on a solution. Niantic is also working on a fix for the distorted audio issue that makes music and sounds seem distorted or delayed.
Moreover, Niantic has outlined some solutions for the followingPokemon GOproblems:
WithPokemon GOfeaturing microtransactions, it is obviously in Niantic’s best interest to address these issues sooner rather than later, lest players decide the app isn’t worth spending money on and it’s positive to see the developer being somewhat proactive with its solutions. Moreover, the sooner Niantic rolls out fixes for these problems, the sooner Poke-fans all over the world canbecomePokemon GOgym leadersand make their creature-catching fantasies come true.
