Agents @SrSaga and @TheRedegod have shared with us screenshots of the new item Niantic said will arrive in-game. It's called Apex and will double the AP Agents earn for 30 minutes.

As no announcement was released by the company yet, we do not know if the item is hackable or what will be its price on the in-app store. Stay tuned for more updates on this topic.

@IUENG

Agents are reporting that the new Apex Item can be obtained in level-up field kits. We are still waiting for an official announcement from Niantic.

Ph: @abhinavpw2

@IUENG

#Rumours #Teardown

Teardowns are back! Our colleagues at FevGames have reinstated their Ingress Prime Teardown series, and have found out some peculiar things about the newest release of the Scanner App, v2.43.4 (some are known by now, but it all still very interesting!).

• POI
Some code was noticed to implement "Sponsor Locations" in the game. It was already a thing in Ingress v1 (AXA, Lawson, ...), but their look may change in Ingress Prime. Some of you may already know them from that other game with Pocket Monsters...

• Apex Boost
Definitely not an April Fool, lots of curious lines of code regarding the first ever Player powerup (others were all just Portal powerups) but there will possibly be more since APEX is accompanied by BATTLEBEACON and BATTLEREWARD.

• Battles
That's right, recalling the last two powerups we mentioned earlier, the following strings were found in the application:
BattleBeaconInfo, BATTLE, WinnerTeam

Will this be related to Anomalies, will this battles be an everyday thing?

• Subscription
We've heard Niantic members saying to bring them ideas for subscription services in Ingress, and some strings were found that seem to lay down the foundations for those.

• Tweaks
EnableMapAvatarSound - Yup, the NL1331 van horn (which we all love so much, btw) makes use of this.
EnableResonatorNorthIndicator - You guys asked, Niantic may deliver soon!
EnableShowOtherMapAvatar - This one is way more interesting: seeing other Avatars on the map? Our colleagues at FevGames say they are not sure what that means. We dream, hope, pray that this is what we are thinking...

Check out the original article on FevGames' website. We are glad the series is finally back!

@IUENG

#NewItem #Apex

Resembling a SIM card, the new “Access Point exploit” — Apex — temporarily modifies the Ingress Scanner to multiply AP earned for 30 minutes.

At this time, we are releasing a temporarily amplified version of Apex 2X at launch that earns double AP for 30 minutes. In the future, new and different, variant versions of Apex 1.5X and Apex 1.25X may become available in the Store.

With Apex 2X equipped: deploy a Resonator (250 AP); install a Portal Mod (250 AP); destroy an enemy Resonator (150 AP).

While Apex is activated, a 30:00 minute timer is visible on the map screen. Returning to the Boost category of the inventory carousel allows Agents to extend Apex for an additional 30:00 minutes, up to 2:00:00 hours. (It isn’t possible to stack multiple Apex 2X concurrently for 4X AP.)

Please note that Apex are not hackable XM objects via the Portal Network. One Apex 2X will be added to each NEW ACCESS field kit when Agents level up (L2-8). Apex will also be available to all Agents in the Store.

For a limited time, four Apex will be available in the Store at 0 CMU to Agent accounts older than eight days starting today through April 9, giving Agents 2:00:00 hours of double AP.

Source: https://community.ingress.com/en/discussion/10284/apex-boost#latest

@IUENG

The default Prime avatar has been restored, and the NL-1331X avatar is now available via the Agent avatars screen for 5,000 CMU. (Ethan non included)

The NL-1331X wallpapers are available on Google Drive here: https://bit.ly/nl1331x-wallpapers

Source: https://community.ingress.com/en/discussion/comment/77712#Comment_77712

@IUENG

During the European night, Niantic has made more changes to Ingress to incentive playing from home.

• Recharging a Portal now earns 65AP
• Portal decay rate has been reduced to 5% a day from 15%
• Agents can now create 180 missions at https://missions.ingress.com

Source: https://community.ingress.com/en/discussion/10302/temporary-changes-to-ingress-portal-decay-reduced-to-5-per-day

@IUENG

Agents, Ingress Prime V2.44.1 is on its way to your scanners!

Release Notes

• Feature: Enabled updated Sign in with Apple login method for iOS 13+ devices
• UI: Updated nearby Portal cards to only show when there are no Portals within 500m, and reduced to two nearby Portal cards
• UI: Increased visibility of Portals and Control Fields on the map screen
• UI: Added an indicator icon for northernmost Resonator slot on deploy screen
• UI: Added button to the Community at https://community.ingress.com from main menu
• Bugfix: Updated Mission Authoring Tool URL to https://missions.ingress.com
• Bugfix: Fixed softlock that sometimes occurred when recharging Portals
• Bugfix: Fixed avatar sometimes not displaying when viewing another Agent’s profile

Additional notes

• Sign in with Apple asks Agents to confirm their Face ID or password at each login and after periods of inactivity
• Sign in with Apple is currently available on the Ingress app on iOS 13+ devices only. Sign in with Apple on the web at Ingress websites is not currently available. Agents should be able to link a Google account to sign in to these tools
• On Android, the Settings menu has a blank space above options to link a Facebook or a Google account

Source: https://community.ingress.com/en/discussion/10325/ingress-2-44-1-release-notes

@IUENG

#Rumours #Teardown

Ingress Prime Teardown - v2.44.1

Here are the news our friends at FevGames found out about the newest version of Ingress Prime, released to Agents today. Brace yourselves!

Battles
They are coming, and fast.

• New variables were added in the game:
comm_alert_your_portal_battle_beacon_deployed
comm_notification_battle_beacon_deployed
comm_header_deployed_battle_beacon
comm_preview_deployed_battle_beacon
comm_preview_finished_battle_beacon
which shows how battles will be announced on COMM, like Beacons or Frackers.

• Battle Beacons! (See attached picture, the two beacons combined) Much larger than regular beacons, might mirror the same functionality as Raid indicators in that game with Pocket Monsters. A NIA version of the beacon seems to exists, perhaps pointing to both player-made and NIA-generated Battles.

• Scoreboard and rounds are implemented: 6 rounds to be precise, with points per round. What is a round based on? It's not known (for now).

• Rewards (attached to the beacon) and a tutorial were found.


Capacity Rewards
The string InventoryCapacityReward was spotted in the game. Is this a reward for battles? Paid subscriptions mentioned in the previous teardown? One thing is certain: 2000 items may not be your constraint for long.

Thank you Fevenir and all of the folks at FevGames for this article, and thank you @InvestigateXM for combining the two beacons!

Source and full article we encourage you to read: https://fevgames.net/ingress-prime-apk-teardown-2-44-1/

@IUENG

Niantic wants you!

...to share with the community your messages of support and your stories in these hard and proving times.
How you are living Ingress, passing time indoors and keeping up relationships with your local Ingress group!

Create a brief sentence and submit it using this form, yours might be chosen to appear in the Ingress Startup Popup for everyone to see! #IngressShoutOut

P.S. In their post, Niantic expressed their gratitude to medical professionals, doctors, healthcare workers and people that provide essential services. Of course, we would like to join them in appreciation!

Source: https://community.ingress.com/en/discussion/10433/ingressshoutout/

@IUENG

P.A. Chapeau has announced 2 new unique Medals that will be awarded to Agents after Tessellation ends.

The Paragon - Individual achievement. Awarded to Agents of high participation in the Tessellation.

This medal will be awarded to:
- First Discoverers, discoverers and all people that retrieved physical Tesserae.
- Trackers, Live-drop Attendees, decoders, coordinators, vessels, internal coordinators and liaisons not in these previous categories.

The Knight of Tessellation - Group achievement. Awarded to Agents that have contributed with at least 1 qualifying Tessera screenshot or qualified for the Paragon.

This medal will be awarded to all Agents, in Gold for the winning Faction, in Silver for the runner-up.

More details and source: https://community.ingress.com/en/discussion/10461/tessellation-outcome

@IUENG

Ingress Prime v2.45.1 is coming to your Scanner devices!

This update is focused on bugfixes, here are the Release Notes.

• Fixed: The Apex icon in the New Access Level field kits is now the same size as other item icons.
• Fixed: The item Store category icons are now located above their correct categories.
• Fixed: Resolved a crash caused by corrupted inventory.
• Fixed: On iOS, canceling a Portal Scan sometimes caused the Ingress app to stay in a high frame rate mode.

Additional notes:

• The Ingress app icon is a bit smaller in this release, and will be fixed in an update.

Source: https://community.ingress.com/en/discussion/10504/ingress-2-45-1-release-notes

@IUENG

#Rumours #Teardown

Ingress Prime Teardown - v2.45.1

Another version, another teardown by our friends at FevGames! Not a whole lot was worked on behind the scenes, but it looks like Battle Beacons might be imminent.

Battles
From the looks of it, the tutorial for the Battles has finished development, and with it, graphics explaining the new gameplay has been found. While they don't make it 100% clear how one has to battle over a portal, it seems like multiple people can participate, there's a score system, multiple rounds can be played and hacking seems to "heal".

In addition, it seems like the results of a battle will be announced in COMM.

comm_header_battle_beacon_finished_loser
comm_header_battle_beacon_finished_tie
comm_header_battle_beacon_finished_winner

Comm Upgrades
Two new lines of code indicate some quality of life improvements for COMM.

EnableCommRemoveAutoScroll

Currently, when you scroll up and a new action appears in COMM, you'll be sent back to the bottom. It seems like this will no longer be the case!

EnableCommPlextComparator

While it isn't entirely clear what this does, FevGames speculates it might be a filter for COMM to only show actions you specify, e.g. fields, battle beacons, frackers etc.

Thanks a bunch to Fevnir and the folks at FevGames for compiling all the new changes!

The full teardown can be read here: https://fevgames.net/ingress-prime-apk-teardown-2-45-1/

@IUENG

Answers to some FAQ about the Tessellation Badge where posted by P.A. Chapeau on the Community Forum.

• The 13-Archetype decoding challenge does not count as decoding for the Paragon Medal

• After the end of Tessellation, the NIA will publish the Hall of Fame, containing the names of most active Agents for this Event.

• The Tessellation medals will not be placed among Anomaly Medals.

• If Tessellation is tied, Gold medal will be awarded to both Factions

• There will be a dedicated Forum section to opt-out of Tessellation Medals, you will be required to express your desire to opt-out by one week after the Hall of Fame is published

Full FAQ: https://community.ingress.com/en/discussion/10527/tessellation-medals-faq

@IUENG

FevGames has adapted the First Saturday Event to be attended from your own home!

From their website: "A ‘Base Portal’ is required to help run some activities we have planned and show your city on a map, however the portal will not be activated and will not be required to be hacked. There will be no need to leave home for any of the activities. All the details will be announced soon."

Register your IFS event at https://fevgames.net/ifs-reg/

@IUENG

🔕 Temporary Ed.

To clarify any doubt and to answer the many messages on the matter, we would like to specify the requirements for a Base Portal in the next IFS Events: it must be a central and iconic Portal of your city, NOT your or anyone's "couch Portal".

@IUENG per FevGames

During the European Night, Niantic announced changes to the Wayfarer Platform.

From now until further notice, one Agreement reached will increase the Recon medal score by 2.

Source: https://community.ingress.com/en/discussion/10601/temp-change-to-ingress-2x-credit-towards-recon

@IUENG

Agents are reporting that Portal Scans are now available for L8+ Agents!

NIA source: https://community.ingress.com/en/discussion/comment/84945#Comment_84945

Ph: @DarkGodErebus

@IUENG

FevGames has released all the details for the first Saturday completely from home!

We invite the organizer to read all the details, meanwhile for the attendees:
- Register with an event.
Find one here
- Submit stats to the Auto Score - Sheet for that event as instructed by your Event Organisers.
- Participate in local online social activities and/or in-game activities as required by your Event Organisers. Check that your Agent Name and score is listed on your local event’s page under the Score Sheet Data section. (Being listed under RSVP DOES NOT count)
- Have fun!

For all detailed information: https://fevgames.net/ifs-at-home/

@IUENG

The First #IngressShoutOut popups can now be seen on the Scanner at startup!

This message was written by Agent @Dremosdur, from Germany, and was found by Agent @Gediknight, from the UK!

@IUENG

The Archives: Hank Johnson Loadout Kit will be available on the in-app Store from Thurs, Apr 30 18:00 UTC to Wed, May 6 18:00 UTC.

This Loadout Kit is available one per Agent. Agents who have already earned the original Hank Johnson medal may still purchase this Loadout Kit, but will not receive a duplicate Hank Johnson medal on their Agent profile.

Archives: Hank Johnson (19,000 CMU)
- Hank Johnson medal
- 25 Resonator (at your Level up to L8)
- 25 Hypercube
- 4 Apex

Additionally, to aid Agents during this weekend's MAY-2 Virtual First Saturday events, we have also dropped a Virtual FS Loadout Kit in the in-app Store:

Virtual FS Loadout (4,000 CMU)
- 25 Resonator (at your Level up to L8)
- 25 Power Cube (at your Level up to L8)
- 1 Apex

Source: https://community.ingress.com/en/discussion/10677/archives-hank-johnson-medal-and-virtual-fs-loadout

@IUENG

Hi Agents!

This is IUENG staff speaking 👋

We normally don't post IFS pictures as it would be a huuuuge number of posts in one day, and we will keep this line.

But, to share the feelings of this event from distance, to feel a bit nearer one to the other, we have decided to open, only for 24 hours, the possibility to share your personal or group pictures in our chat.

Remember that the rules pinned in the group have to be followed as long as you are a member, but feel free to join to share your picture and see the other Agents'!

Link of the discussion group in the button below 👇👇

@IUENG