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Pokemon Go Snapshot adds AR camera function to mobile game

Niantic Labs surprised and delighted Pokemon Go fans around the world today with the announcement of Pokemon Go Snapshot, a AR photo mode for the popular mobile game.

Asif Khan

February 12, 2019 9:15 AM

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The Pokemon Go team surprised fans of the mobile game today with a brand new augmented reality camera feature. Pokemon Go Snapshot was inspired by all the photos taken with the game's AR+ feature. Today's announcement will allow players to take pictures of Pokemon in a brand-new way. 

Here's the official statement from the Pokemon Go team:

Introducing GO Snapshot—an easy way to take a photo of any Pokémon you have in your Pokémon Storage! You can find the feature when looking at a specific Pokémon or accessing the camera in your Bag of items.

It’s simple to use. Select a Pokémon and tap on the screen to throw its Poké Ball to that spot. Once your Pokémon is situated in the ideal spot, you can then move around it to find the best angle for your photo. Is your Pokémon distracted or looking the wrong way? Brush across it to get its attention, and it will be sure to face you.

Take as many photos as you like during your session. Once you’re finished, all photos are saved to your device automatically! It’s also easier than ever to share your favorite photo via social media. Just select the linked social channel you want to share with, and you can show your friends your masterpiece with a couple of quick taps.

We can’t wait to see the amazing photos you’ll take of your Pokémon! Don’t forget to send us your works of art with #GOsnapshot, so we can show them off, too! Let’s grab our cameras and GO!

Are you going to get back into Pokemon Go to try out Snapshot? Check out our Pokemon Go page at Shacknews for all the latest news and guides. Be sure to share your pics and divx in the comment thread below. Surely no one will use this newfound AR feature to put lovable Pokemon in inappropriate or hilarious places. Right?

Asif Khan

CEO/EIC/EIEIO

Asif Khan is the CEO, EIC, and majority shareholder of Shacknews. He began his career in video game journalism as a freelancer in 2001 for Tendobox.com. Asif is a CPA and was formerly an investment adviser representative. After much success in his own personal investments, he retired from his day job in financial services and is currently focused on new private investments. His favorite PC game of all time is Duke Nukem 3D, and he is an unapologetic fan of most things Nintendo. Asif first frequented the Shack when it was sCary's Shugashack to find all things Quake. When he is not immersed in investments or gaming he is a purveyor of fine electronic music. Asif also has an irrational love of Cleveland sports.