To be specific, I'm talking about the fact that they require full Google account access. Ingress does and has for quite a while now. Nobody complained.
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To be specific, I'm talking about the fact that they require full Google account access. Ingress does and has for quite a while now. Nobody complained.
How did my motivation to exercise get into this? No app or gadget in the world could change the motivation (or lack thereof) I feel. I move when I need to, or have a need to do something, not because some electronic gadget tells me to, or to gather silly points. When I get out, I sure like to keep my eyes off screens not still stuck to one. Try getting a house and a garden, that will keep you fit without the need to hunt aimlessly in a concrete jungle.
I'm not saying everyone should do what I do, that would sorta be same as now, wouldn't it? What I'm saying is that people should work more on finding their own way, not jumping on every trend that comes along in futile attempts to feel better.
This is what makes me sad: people seem to have no will of their own nowadays, it's all about trends and fads, not about things that really matter. People are more depressed and overweight, and at the same time have more free time and possibilities than ever before, how does that compute? These "fitness apps" and social networks are all about instant gratification, "kicks", ego and the arouse you get by achievements. I built a green house in my free time this spring. Enjoying a cold beer and watching our plants grow gives far better satisfaction and ego boost than collecting virtual points in some app/gadget or getting "likes" on social network posts. My sweat resulted in a beautiful green house where I grow tomatoes, cucumber and lemons, your sweat resulted in more money for some multinational company.
But, no need really to get all worked up about this. As with Wii, this will fade shortly, most people I know that own a Wii use it to stop books moving rather than get themselves moving.
My sweat resulted in me getting out of the house more, getting more exercise, meeting some really cool new friends and having fun and hanging out with them. As a side effect, us Ingress players helped collect the location data that is making Pokémon Go work. If you look at that and can only see "more money for some multinational company" you're missing out on all the human connections that were made and the fun times that were had. Through the same jaundiced lens, you could be described as a mere tool of the companies profiting off you to sell gardening and building supplies. Would you think that a fair description of the primary effect of your construction efforts?
Obviously not. Nor do I celebrate the death of the ability to recognize obvious sarcasm.
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3-4GB a month in Ingress is not unusual, if you're playing a lot. Pokemon Go is essentially an evolution of the Ingress code, so it should be similar.
Hmm that would spank my data allowance on my main line. Will leave it on my unlimited data one instead.
Again, that's for a LOT of playing - it's not uncommon for Ingress enthusiasts to spend hours a night playing. More casual use will mean a lesser hit on your data plan. As a suggestion, get one of those apps that tracks data usage (I've linked one, but there are any competitors - if your carrier doesn't already offer such a service), note your current amount used, and play Pokémon Go for a day or two and then compare numbers and multiply out for a month.
Why use an app when iOS does it natively and breaks down per app? Looks like I've used 95mb in a week on it. I'd forgotten iOS did that.
Hey! I'd forgotten that too! Thanks.Why use an app when iOS does it natively and breaks down per app? Looks like I've used 95mb in a week on it. I'd forgotten iOS did that.
Of course you are going to see more occurrences happen. You also hear about non-pokemon go players getting robbed. It's this thing called life that goes on. Crimes happen yet they are being highlighted currently due to the popularity of the game and the fact that it happened to someone while playing pokemon. Your ignorance on the world is a little concerning if you really think that not playing this game will rid you from ever having a crime committed against you.
And all of the people robbed and killed were wearing shoes!!! Clearly there's a huge shoe problem with violent crime! He should make sure not to wear shoes, in order to keep himself safe.