News & Reviews:   Pokemon Go Plus Malaysia launch

Those of you who play Pokemon Go should have noticed the recent update to allow easier connection with the Pokemon Go Plus accessory. Priced at $35 (RM145) the teardrop shaped pokeball attaches to a bracelet or clip and vibrates while the button flashes when you're near a Pokestop or new Pokemon. When the button flashes green you're near a Pokemon you've caught already, while yellow flashes signify a new Pokemon. Blue is for Pokestops.

While your friends and family’s interest in Pokemon Go may have waned – share with them these numbers, and they may just go back into the game. Pokemon Go has been downloaded over 500 million times, and the players has walked a combined distance of over 4.6 billion KM. Plus, it is heading to the Apple Watch ecosystem.