‘Pokémon Go’ 1.3 Update: Battery Saver Mode Returns And Throwing Accuracy Fixed

A new Pokémon Go update for Android (version 1.3) and iOS (version 0.33.0) delivers some minor fixes to texts and visuals, but the bulk of the update comes in the form of iOS users getting the Battery Saver Mode back and improvements to how players throw Pokeballs.

The official Pokémon Go site has the patch notes from the latest update, which you can read below.

• Added a dialog to remind Trainers that they should not play while traveling above a certain speed. Trainers must confirm they are not driving in order to continue playing.

• Made improvements to the accuracy of a curveball throw

• Fixed a bug that prevented ”Nice,” ”Great,” and “Excellent” Poké Ball throws from awarding the appropriate XP bonuses.

• Fixed achievements showing incorrect Medal icons.

• Enabled the ability for Trainers to change their nickname one time. Please choose your new nickname wisely.

• Resolved issues with the battery saver mode on iOS and re-enabled the feature.

• Added visuals of Team Leaders Candela, Blanche, and Spark.

• We’re currently testing a variation of the “Nearby Pokémon” feature with a subset of users. During this period you may see some variation in the nearby Pokémon UI.

• Minor text fixes

If you’re wondering what the possible change in the “Nearby Pokémon” looks like, check out the image below.

A report from earlier today revealed that some data miners looked into the coding of the latest Pokémon Go update and discovered code suggesting the possible return of the three-step tracking system when Pokémon Go Plus arrives in September.

So what do you think of the latest Pokémon Go update? Let us know in the comments section below.