Pokémon GO is being updated to a new version across all capable iOS and Android devices. The latest update is being rolled out to iOS and Android devices, respectively. According to patch notes from the development team at Niantic, the latest update implements various bug fixes and improvements for an overall smoother experience.
What’s New in Version 0.197.1 (iOS)
Trainers, there’s always something new in Pokémon GO!
– The Season of Alola is here! More Pokémon originally found in the Alola region will start appearing on March 1, 2022
– March Community Day—ft. Sandshrew & Alolan Sandshrew—on March 13, 2022.
– Your Pokémon team will now display during the countdown for Trainer Battles
– The hearts needed to progress to the next Buddy Level will be displayed
– PokéStops and Gyms will visually adjust based on if you are 40 m away, 80 m away, or out of range
What’s New in Version 0.231.0 (Android)
Trainers, there’s always something new in Pokémon GO!
– The Season of Alola is here! More Pokémon originally found in the Alola region will start appearing on March 1, 2022
– March Community Day—ft. Sandshrew & Alolan Sandshrew—on March 13, 2022.
– Your Pokémon team will now display during the countdown for Trainer Battles
– The hearts needed to progress to the next Buddy Level will be displayed
– PokéStops and Gyms will visually adjust based on if you are 40 m away, 80 m away, or out of range
Source: Official Pokémon GO support page
Source: Pokemon
