Pokemon GO's Latest Update Exposes a Huge Problem With Grinding

Pokemon GO has always relied on repetition. Catching the same Pokemon, spinning familiar PokeStops, and collecting resources are all part of its everyday gameplay. However, the November 2 Explorer Gadget update makes one thing increasingly clear: some of that repetition is becoming unnecessary. The gadget can now automatically catch Pokemon and spin PokeStops while players actively use the app, removing the need to stop and handle every routine interaction. It's a welcome improvement, but it also draws attention to how much time the game still expects players to spend on simple tasks.