‘Pokemon Go' Update, Best New Alternative To FastPokeMap, Third Party Scanners To Return In Less Than Two Weeks?

"Pokemon Go" third party scanners, including "FastPokeMap" are suggested to become available sooner than the previously announced two weeks time frame. Meanwhile, "Pokemon Go" trainers can still utilize tools that do not require API access such as The Silph Road's "Nest Atlas" and "Sightings."

The recent security update rolled out by game developer Niantic caused its servers to block third party scanners such as "FastPokeMap." Because of this, "Pokemon Go" trainers are now apparently restricted in their Pokemon hunt as it is not so easy to catch Pokemons without the help of scanners.

Fortunately, "Nest Atlas," a collection of Pokemon nests around the world, is still accessible as it does not require an access to "Pokemon Go" API. For the uninitiated, "Nest Atlas" keeps a data of Pokemon locations gathered from trainers who map the areas where they found Pokemons spawning. Those who visit the nests can also verify the species of Pokemons and the hours and exact locations of the spawns to keep trainers updated.

"Pokemon Go" trainers may also utilize the game's built in "Sightings" tool. "Sightings" reveals the nearby Pokemons which is limited to 200 meters away. It could be a reliable tool to stay updated on what Pokemons are around as it refreshes faster than the old nearby tool.

Meanwhile, "FastPokeMap" developer recently tweeted that "Pokemon Go" API is expected to be reversed anytime soon which would allow third party scanners to be up and running in a week or two. This sounds good news for "Pokemon Go" trainers as some of them apparently had lost interest in playing the game without the help of scanners, Heavy reported.

I see there are some efforts to pick up what i started, the api might be reversed sooner than expected.

— FastPokeMap Official (@FastPokeMapCom) October 10, 2016

"Pokemon Go" developer Niantic, however, is now reportedly testing a nearby tracker which it has already rolled out in San Francisco, i4u News reported. The said tool is suggested to allow "Pokemon Go" trainers to identify the specific location of Pokemons at Pokestops. What do you think of Niantic's new Pokemon tracker?

Find out more about The Silph Road's "Nest Atlas" for "Pokemon Go" below.