Android

Pokémon Go Is Draining Players’ Batteries

Siliconera Header Logo Siliconera Google Preferred Search results site design

screen322x572 Now that Pokémon Go has launched in Australia, New Zealand, and some other regions, a number of problems have popped up. Most notable is a battery issue. Niantic has confirmed Pokémon Go could cause unexpected battery drain on Android and Apple iOS devices.

Recommended Videos

 

The “heavy battery use” comes from playing the game for what Niantic describes as “prolonged periods of time.” It is aware of the problem and is working on a solution. In the meantime, heading into Pokémon Go’s settings and turning on the Battery Saver may help.

 

Niantic also notes that some people may experience audio issues with Pokémon Go. This is due to a Bluetooth audio problem and may make the game sound distorted. Niantic is working on a fix for this problem as well. Those affected by this annoyance should play with the sound off until it is patched.

 

Pokémon Go is immediately available in Australia and New Zealand for Android and Apple iOS devices. It will launch in other regions this month.

Jenni Lada
About The Author
Jenni is Editor-in-Chief at Siliconera and has been playing games since getting access to her parents' Intellivision as a toddler. She continues to play on every possible platform and loves all of the systems she owns. (These include a PS4, Switch, Xbox One, WonderSwan Color and even a Vectrex!) You may have also seen her work at GamerTell, Cheat Code Central, Michibiku and PlayStation LifeStyle.