In these eight years past, since the emergence of Pokémon Go on the global platform, the tide of change hath swept o’er the app, bringing with it many a transformation. Whilst most alterations hath been for the greater good, a recent decree by Niantic hath cast a shadow of woe upon us: Pokémon Go shall bid adieu to 32-bit Android devices.
Fret not, dear iPhone users and those with 64-bit Android devices, for thy experience shall remain unchanged. Alas, for those wielding devices of yore such as the Galaxy S5, OnePlus One, or Sony Xperia Z3, ‘tis time to contemplate an upgrade. Once the update unfurls its banner, Pokémon Go shall vanish from these devices, rendering them bereft of gameplay and event participation until such time as thou dost procure a compatible device.
When the year 2020 did unfold, Niantic proposed a similar fate, yet the clamorous objections of players didst put a halt to their plans. ‘Tis evident that the company hath returned to this matter, perhaps heeding the call of security concerns that oft accompany the abandonment of older devices. Verily, when a device ceaseth to receive security updates, it doth become a tantalizing target for miscreants and malware.
Lo and behold, Niantic hath also withdrawn support for 32-bit Android devices in their game Ingress not so long ago. Though lamentable for these devices to lose their tether, such actions do liberate Niantic’s resources, allowing them to focus on the game’s future evolution.
Should the dread uncertainty of a 32-bit device plague thy thoughts, let us guide thee true. Open Pokémon Go, tap the Pokéball icon, and venture into Settings. Seek out the version at the page’s end, where the final two digits shall reveal the truth. A -32 ending foretells the need for an upgrade, whilst a -64 ending brings peace of mind.
In this era where shadows doth lurk behind every pixel, the importance of staying abreast with the march of technology doth ring loud and clear. As developers bid farewell to devices past their prime, the call for an upgrade doth echo through the annals of time. Most modern devices dost boast 64-bit architecture, leaving the 32-bit realm to dwell in the sands of time. A new device may bring the dawn of a brighter day for thee, unlocking the treasures of the digital world.
Let us reflect upon the shifting landscape of technology, where the march of progress doth spare none in its wake. As Pokémon Go and its ilk dost bid adieu to older devices, we must march forward into the future, where every click and tap shape the destiny that lies before us.
