Pokemon Go AR+ Mode With ARCore Support Launched For Android Smartphones

The mode shall operate only when users download the ARCore app from Google Play. The AR+ Core mode only run on ARCode-supported smartphones means that you shall not allow experiencing the new feature if your phone does not support it.

In December last year, Pokemon Go AR+ mode featuring ARKit framework of Apple was launched for iOS 11 phones. For the Google-helmed platform, this is the first release marked by this launch for Android.

The mode offers more interaction from the Pokemon to the surroundings. It based on the distance of the users to come in various sizes, simultaneously identify their movement then give it reaction.  

Also, it remained the Pokemon to stand still in the actual environment for users to walk around or toward such Pokemon. More than that, users are allowed to go nearby the Pokemon to catch them easier before deciding to throw as well as offering more opportunities in collecting Expert Handler bonus.

Niantic notes on its blog,

Every time a congruent Pokemon pops up then the Pokemon Go AR+ mode which can be powered by the Settings menu will pop up automatically as an option to toggle. “Gen 4” - A new generation of Pokemon will soon be submitted to show, according to a recent report.