It's not just Mario for iPhone. The mega-hit mobile game Pokemon Go is coming to the Apple Watch as well, by the end of the year.
If your pocket monster hunting habit wasn't already helping you burn calories, Apple and game developer Niantic are hoping the Apple Watch version will.
Not only will it let you keep your phone in your pocket while tracking down the imaginary creatures -- it'll track your steps and calories burned in real time, so you can integrate Pokemon Go into your fitness routine.
But if you're not into Pokemon Go for the exercise, the Apple Watch companion app could still come in handy. It'll tap your wrist when you approach a PokeStop, show you nearby Pokemon and alert you when you earn medals or when your eggs hatch.
(Normally, the game won't let you do those things unless you have your phone out, with the game visible onscreen.)
"With Pokemon Go on Apple Watch, I will never miss a PokeStop," said John Hanke, CEO and founder of the game's developer, Niantic.
In other words, it's a lot like Nintendo's upcoming $35 Pokemon Go Plus accessory -- only probably a lot more useful because it has a screen.
According to Hanke, Pokemon Go has already been downloaded 500 million times on iOS, and players have walked 4.6 billion kilometers while playing the game.
Want to get better at Pokemon Go? Check out our advanced players' guide here.
Follow our live blog for real-time Apple Event commentary, and check out all of today's Apple news!
Apple Event
-
•readingPokemon Go is coming to Apple Watch
-
•Oct 30What makes the iPhone 12 so great anyway?
-
•Oct 30iPhone 12 wireless charging: Here's how it works
-
•Oct 30All the iPhone 12 specs people are talking about: Battery, cameras, price
-
•Oct 29iPhone 12: The biggest reason to buy a 5G phone right now is FOMO
Discuss: Pokemon Go is coming to Apple Watch
Be respectful, keep it civil and stay on topic. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to read. Discussion threads can be closed at any time at our discretion.