How does the nearby tab work in Pokemon Go (after 2nd update)?
With the new Pokemon Go update (on 8/8/16), the nearby tab's functionality has been changed significantly. Rather than the old 'tracker' with footsteps*, there is now a page that shows 'Sightings' and 'Nearby.'
I found this question: How do Pokémon "Sightings" work?, which explains how sightings work. However, I still do not understand how the nearby tab works. I took a screenshot from my phone today:
You can see the 'Sightings' at the bottom of the tab, which are described in the above linked question. What I do not understand is the 'nearby' section. In the above example, it appears that a Goldeen is paired with a picture of a location. Does that mean that a Goldeen is nearby? If so, how is that different from the 'sightings' section?
Please do not confuse this question with How do Pokémon "Sightings" work?, as they are meant to be different. That question asks specifically about 'sightings,' while I am asking about the 'nearby' feature.
*the first update got rid of the footsteps, but kept the function of the nearby tab largely the same
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How does Pokemon Go nearby work?
On the Nearby screen, you'll a list of Pokemon as well as a list of Pokestops. It gets really easy from there. Simply travel to that Pokestop and the Pokemon that you're searching for should be nearby. You can tap on the Pokestop in the Nearby screen to see which Pokestop it is.How do I get PokéStop at my house?
Pok\xe9mon Go will now let users request new Pok\xe9Stops and gyms near their location. All they have to do is visit the game's support page, fill out a form, and hope the Pok\xe9Gods grant the request.How do I see Pokémon nearby?
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