Pokemon Go players can now make use of Google Maps' Timeline. A new feature, "Catching Pokemon" has recently been added.
Google Maps Timeline And Pokemon Go
Google Maps has recently added to its Timeline a "Catching Pokemon" tab. The new addition was recently reported by Reddit user GoldLeader272. Updating the Timeline in Google Maps is not a common practice among Pokemon Go players, according to Pokemon Go Association.
However, this newest Timeline feature can be a handy tracker counter for Pokemon Go players. It can be used to record the steps or time it takes to reach a specific Pokemon Go Spawn Point or even its location.
How To Add "Catching Pokemon" in Google Maps' Timeline
Pokemon Go players simply need to update their Google Maps' Timeline activities on their smartphone. Android users would go to the "Your Timeline" tab, and then tap the travel icon to edit and "Catching Pokemon".
Many Pokemon Go observers think that the new Google Map feature can give better tracking data than Niantic right now. Hopefully, the mobile game app developer can update a better tracker than Google Maps.
Google And Niantic Connection
Niantic was once part of Google some time ago. Obviously there is a lot good will left between the two despite their parting of ways. Interestingly, Niantic's earlier game, Ingress, based many of its location in Google Maps. The fact that Google Maps can add a "Catching Pokemon" feature means that Pokemon Go is still using a lot of data from Google Maps.
Other Maps For Locating Pokemon
Recently, there have been reports that Pokemon Go Spawn Points could be located using Open Street Map. This method however, will require a bit of tinkering and some technical knowledge. Data miners have discovered and concluded that Niantic is basing some of its locations from open source map data.
