FastPokeMap is back for “Pokemon Go” players to use though it would be best to be reminded that Niantic doesn’t take too lightly to third party app use. The company did employ updates to the AR game but app developers continue to find ways to work around them.
FastPokeMap for “Pokemon Go” went live recently though the app still comes with some hiccups. This means that map scans may not go smoothly for now as the developers try to iron things out to aid gamers who don’t have time to read maps, BGR reported.
Scans are spotty, re-enabled cache. I'll fix scans tomorrow but it somehow works for now. Everything will be 100% operational tomorrow.
— FastPokeMap Official (@FastPokeMapCom) October 23, 2016
For those who are coming across FastPokeMap for the first time, this app is a map scanner that can be initiated by simply going to FastPokeMap.se. Simply tap on an area near your location and the service will scan up to a 70-meter radius.
As far as the legality of the map is concerned, the developer explains that while it does host a different map, the fact that it reverses “Pokemon Go’s” security makes it illegal, Neurogadget reported. Hence, the developer washes its hands from anything Niantic would do to punish players singled out for using FastPokeMap.
Niantic will reportedly reverse the “Pokemon Go” security soon which could make FastPokeMap useless. Developers are trying to address the complaints of folks regarding the state of the game’s official nearby tracker, something that may hopefully bear fruit soon.
The improved tracker for “Pokemon Go” has reportedly been limited to San Francisco for now. A previous report did suggest that Niantic could be activating the nearby tracker soon, something spotted in latest game scripts. The belief is that the feature could be enabled soon, likely when the latest Pokemon Go update is rolled out.
With lots of loose ends, all eyes will be on the updated nearby tracker which can hopefully rekindle interest for “Pokemon Go”. Many have abandoned playing the game due to bugs and poor game performance, mostly credited to Niantic’s questionable updates.
