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
Added a dialog to remind Trainers that they should not play while traveling above a certain speed; Trainers will have to indicate they aren’t the driver
Fixed a bug that prevented ”Nice,” ”Great,” and “Excellent” Poké Ball throws from awarding the appropriate XP bonuses
Enabled the ability for Trainers to change their nickname one time, so please choose your new nickname wisely
Resolved issues with the battery saver mode on iOS and re-enabled the feature
Other fixes
APPLE WHAT'S NEW
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 experience bonuses
Fixed achievements showing incorrect Medal icons
Enabled the ability for Trainers to change their nickname one time, so please choose your new nickname wisely
Resolved issues with the battery saver mode and re-enabled this 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
Undocumented Changes
Sightings feature renamed. Grass added.
Major Text Changes
Old updates:
07-30-2016 The update is currently live on the Google Play Store, version 0.31.0. The update is currently live on the Apple Appstore, version 1.1.0
Changelog below:
Avatars can now be re-customized from the Trainer profile screen
Adjusted battle move damage values for some Pokémon
We're receiving reports that after updating, you are prompted to login again, and you are met with the new user welcome screen where you talk to the Professor, pick a starter pokemon, etc. We advise that if you get this, DO NOT proceed further. Close out of the app, and You must login or register to view this content. and file a report with them.
Important things about this update:
It's a staged roll out (much like Android OS updates), so not everyone is getting it at once. Be patient it'll update.
Here's some images of what the game now looks like: