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	\|image2 = Pocket Edition 0.16.2.png		\|image2 = Pocket Edition 0.16.2.png
	\|startver = [[Minecraft:Pocket Edition v0.1.0 alpha\|v0.1.0 alpha]] (August 16, 2011)		\|startver = [[Minecraft:Pocket Edition v0.1.0 alpha\|v0.1.0 alpha]] (August 16, 2011)
	\|currentver = v0.16.2 alpha (November 18, 2016)		\|currentver = [[Minecraft:Pocket Edition v0.16.2 alpha\|v0.16.2 alpha]] (November 18, 2016)
	\|paid = Yes		\|paid = Yes
	\|nextparent = Pocket Edition		\|nextparent = Pocket Edition
	\|nextparentlink = Pocket Edition#Full Release		\|nextparentlink = Pocket Edition#Full Release
	\|latestver = v0.16.2 (November 17, 2016)		\|latestver = [[Minecraft:Pocket Edition v0.16.2 alpha\|v0.16.2]] (November 17, 2016)
	}}		}}
	'''Alpha''' ('''Beta''' for ''[[Minecraft:Windows 10 Edition]]'') was the first development phase of ''[[Minecraft:Pocket Edition]]'' and its derived editions, developed for over 5 years, from August 16, 2011, to November 17, 2016. Alpha/Beta was succeeded by the full release of [[Minecraft:Pocket Edition 1.0.0]] on December 19, 2016.		'''Alpha''' ('''Beta''' for ''[[Minecraft:Windows 10 Edition]]'') was the first development phase of ''[[Minecraft:Pocket Edition]]'' and its derived editions, developed for over 5 years, from August 16, 2011, to November 17, 2016. Alpha/Beta was succeeded by the full release of [[Minecraft:Pocket Edition 1.0.0]] on December 19, 2016.
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	== Unique Features ==		== Unique Features ==
	'''Blocks'''		'''Blocks'''
	* Water color can be changed in [[Minecraft:cauldron]]s by adding [[Minecraft:dye]]s. This dyed water can be used to dye items such as leather armor.		* Water color can be changed in [[Minecraft:cauldron]]s by adding [[Minecraft:dye]]s. This dyed water can be used to dye items such as [[Minecraft:leather armor]].
	* [[Minecraft:Cauldron]]s can store potions, and will make an explosion sound (not a real explosion) if potions are mixed, making the potions disappear. Potions in cauldrons can be used to make a tipped arrow.		* [[Minecraft:Cauldron]]s can store potions, and will make an explosion sound (not a real explosion) if potions are mixed, making the potions disappear. Potions in cauldrons can be used to make a tipped arrow.
	* Chests are directional; adjacent chests will not connect to form a large chest if they are facing different directions. Chests can be placed next to a large chest horizontally.		* [[Minecraft:Chests]] are directional; adjacent chests will not connect to form a large chest if they are facing different directions. Chests can be placed next to a large chest horizontally.
	* Glowing obsidian, which replaced the Nether reactor structure, except for the Nether reactor core block.		* [[Minecraft:Glowing obsidian]], which replaced the [[Minecraft:Nether reactor]] structure, except for the [[Minecraft:Nether reactor core]] block.
	* Invisible bedrock which generates at the edges of the world.		* [[Minecraft:Invisible bedrock]] which generates at the edges of the world.
	* Nether reactor core, which was used to generate Nether reactors before the addition of [[Minecraft:the Nether]].		* [[Minecraft:Nether reactor core]], which was used to generate Nether reactors before the addition of [[Minecraft:the Nether]].
	* [[Minecraft:Stonecutter (old)\|Stonecutters]], used to craft stone-related items, as there was not enough space in the crafting system.		* [[Minecraft:Stonecutter (old)\|Stonecutters]], used to craft stone-related items, as there was not enough space in the crafting system.
	* Update game block, which appears when a world with blocks added in a newer version is loaded in an older version.		* [[Minecraft:Update game block]], which appears when a world with blocks added in a newer version is loaded in an older version.

	'''Items'''		'''Items'''
	* Leather armor can be dyed in [[Minecraft:cauldron]]s, instead of in the crafting grid.		* [[Minecraft:Leather armor]] can be dyed in [[Minecraft:cauldron]]s, instead of in the [[Minecraft:crafting grid]].
	* Leather horse armor can be dyed using a cauldron, and can be crafted using 7 [[Minecraft:leather]] in the shape of an "H".		* Leather [[Minecraft:horse armor]] can be dyed using a cauldron, and can be crafted using 7 [[Minecraft:leather]] in the shape of an "H".

	'''World generation'''		'''World generation'''
	* Early versions used terrain and biome generation akin to that of Java Edition Beta. (more specifically, Alpha v1.2.0 to Beta 1.7.3)		* Early versions used terrain and biome generation akin to that of [[Minecraft:Java Edition Beta]]. (more specifically, [[Minecraft:Java Edition Alpha v1.2.0\|Alpha v1.2.0]] to [[Minecraft:Java Edition Beta 1.7.3\|Beta 1.7.3]])
	** Alpha v0.9.0 and subsequent versions brought both more in line with Java Edition 1.7.2 and beyond.		** [[Minecraft:Pocket Edition v0.9.0 alpha\|Alpha v0.9.0]] and subsequent versions brought both more in line with [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.7.2]] and beyond.
	* Biomes that would exceed the 128-block height are shrunk to fit in, although the maximum tall block is a 256-block height limit.		* Biomes that would exceed the 128-block height are shrunk to fit in, although the maximum tall block is a 256-block height limit.
	* Far lands in infinite worlds generate Far Lands since X/Z: ±12,550,821, like prior to Java Beta 1.8.		* [[Minecraft:Far lands]] in infinite worlds generate Far Lands since X/Z: ±12,550,821, like prior to [[Minecraft:Java Edition Beta 1.8\|Java Beta 1.8]].
	* [[Minecraft:Old]] world type		* [[Minecraft:Old]] world type
	** Generates as a finite world 256 blocks in length and width, while 128 blocks in height.		** Generates as a finite world 256 blocks in length and width, while 128 blocks in height.
	** Nether and end portals can be activated.		** Nether and end portals can be activated.
	* Nether reactor~~, which was~~ used before the addition of [[Minecraft:the Nether]]: generates a large spire made of netherrack.		* [[Minecraft:Nether reactor]](used before the addition of [[Minecraft:the Nether]]) generates a large spire made of netherrack.
	* Fallen trees, which are composed of a trunk lying on its side, sometimes with vines and [[Minecraft:mushroom]]s, and a stump one to two blocks away in the direction the rings are facing.		* Fallen trees, which are composed of a trunk lying on its side, sometimes with vines and [[Minecraft:mushroom]]s, and a stump one to two blocks away in the direction the rings are facing.
	* Flat world type		* [[Minecraft:Superflat\|Flat]] world type

	'''Gameplay'''		'''Gameplay'''
	* The HUD and other elements are adapted to mobile standards of gameplay. Interactions are made via touchscreen (both the iOS and Android versions of ''[[Minecraft:Pocket Edition]]'' have the same gameplay<ref>{{tweet\|kappische\|142677729135968256}}</ref>).		* The HUD and other elements are adapted to mobile standards of gameplay. Interactions are made via touchscreen (both the iOS and Android versions of ''[[Minecraft:Pocket Edition]]'' have the same gameplay<ref>{{tweet\|kappische\|142677729135968256}}</ref>).
	** [[Minecraft:Crafting]] uses the MATTIS system, and items are disposed of by long-tapping their icon on the toolbar.		** [[Minecraft:Crafting]] uses the [[Minecraft:Crafting/Before Pocket Edition v0.9.0 alpha\|MATTIS]] system, and items are disposed of by long-tapping their icon on the toolbar.
	** For better visibility, blocks being aimed at are highlighted rather than outlined.		** For better visibility, blocks being aimed at are highlighted rather than outlined.
	** Curiously, these versions of Pocket Edition have the fewest number of inventory slots for use, that being three.		** Curiously, these versions of Pocket Edition have the fewest number of inventory slots for use, that being three.
	** Note that the [[Minecraft:Java Edition 22w13oneBlockAtATime\|One Block At A Time]] April Fools joke of 2022 is not the one to have the fewest slots, as via riding a horse, donkey, mule, or llama, you can access its inventory, and in turn your own.		** Note that the [[Minecraft:Java Edition 22w13oneBlockAtATime\|One Block At A Time]] April Fools joke of 2022 is not the one to have the fewest slots, as via riding a horse, donkey, mule, or llama, you can access its inventory, and in turn your own.
	* [[Minecraft:Windows 10 Edition]]'s crafting menu is similar to [[Minecraft:Java Edition\|Java]]'s and Console's crafting menus.		* [[Minecraft:Windows 10 Edition]]'s crafting menu is similar to [[Minecraft:Java Edition\|Java]]'s and [[Minecraft:Legacy Console Edition\|Console]]'s crafting menus.
	* [[Minecraft:Multiplayer]] allows for four ways of player connection:		* [[Minecraft:Multiplayer]] allows for four ways of player connection:
	** Through LAN, which allows 5 players to be on a single world.		** Through LAN, which allows 5 players to be on a single world.
	** Through Pocket Realms; Pocket Realms was closed in Alpha v0.7.6 and was available again in [[Minecraft:Pocket Edition v0.15.0 alpha\|Alpha v0.15.0]].		** Through [[Minecraft:Pocket Realms]]; Pocket Realms was closed in [[Minecraft:Pocket Edition v0.7.6 alpha\|Alpha v0.7.6]] and was available again in [[Minecraft:Pocket Edition v0.15.0 alpha\|Alpha v0.15.0]].
	** Through a user-created external server.		** Through a user-created external server.
	** Through Xbox Live.		** Through Xbox Live.
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	* Behavior packs, which are used to change the behavior of entities.		* Behavior packs, which are used to change the behavior of entities.
	* World templates, which can be used to import the world from outside.		* World templates, which can be used to import the world from outside.
	* ~~Skins~~ have extra pixels on the skin model, and multiple skin packs are available.		* [[Minecraft:Skin]]s have extra pixels on the skin model, and multiple skin packs are available.

	== References ==		== References ==
	{{~~MC/Reflist~~}}		{{reflist}}

	== Navigation ==		== Navigation ==
	{{~~MC/~~Navbox version history}}		{{Navbox version history}}
	{{~~MC/~~Navbox Bedrock Edition versions\|Alpha}}		{{Navbox Bedrock Edition versions\|Alpha}}

	es:Pocket Edition Alpha		[[Minecraft:es:Pocket Edition Alpha]]
	it:Pocket Edition Alpha		[[Minecraft:it:Pocket Edition Alpha]]
	ko:포켓 에디션 알파		[[Minecraft:ko:포켓 에디션 알파]]
	pt:Edição Pocket Alpha		[[Minecraft:pt:Edição Pocket Alpha]]
	ru:Alpha (Pocket Edition)		[[Minecraft:ru:Alpha (Pocket Edition)]]
	th:รุ่น Pocket Alpha		[[Minecraft:th:รุ่น Pocket Alpha]]
	uk:Alpha (Pocket Edition)		[[Minecraft:uk:Alpha (Pocket Edition)]]
	zh:携带版Alpha		[[Minecraft:zh:携带版Alpha]]

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	== References ==		== References ==
	{{~~reflist~~}}		{{MC/Reflist}}

	== Navigation ==		== Navigation ==
	{{Navbox version history}}		{{MC/Navbox version history}}
	{{Navbox Bedrock Edition versions\|Alpha}}		{{MC/Navbox Bedrock Edition versions\|Alpha}}

	es:Pocket Edition Alpha		es:Pocket Edition Alpha

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	\|image2 = Pocket Edition 0.16.2.png		\|image2 = Pocket Edition 0.16.2.png
	\|startver = [[Minecraft:Pocket Edition v0.1.0 alpha\|v0.1.0 alpha]] (August 16, 2011)		\|startver = [[Minecraft:Pocket Edition v0.1.0 alpha\|v0.1.0 alpha]] (August 16, 2011)
	\|currentver = ~~[[Minecraft:Pocket Edition~~ v0.16.2 alpha~~\|v0.16.2 alpha]]~~ (November 18, 2016)		\|currentver = v0.16.2 alpha (November 18, 2016)
	\|paid = Yes		\|paid = Yes
	\|nextparent = Pocket Edition		\|nextparent = Pocket Edition
	\|nextparentlink = Pocket Edition#Full Release		\|nextparentlink = Pocket Edition#Full Release
	\|latestver = ~~[[Minecraft:Pocket Edition~~ v0.16.2 ~~alpha\|v0.16.2]]~~ (November 17, 2016)		\|latestver = v0.16.2 (November 17, 2016)
	}}		}}
	'''Alpha''' ('''Beta''' for ''[[Minecraft:Windows 10 Edition]]'') was the first development phase of ''[[Minecraft:Pocket Edition]]'' and its derived editions, developed for over 5 years, from August 16, 2011, to November 17, 2016. Alpha/Beta was succeeded by the full release of [[Minecraft:Pocket Edition 1.0.0]] on December 19, 2016.		'''Alpha''' ('''Beta''' for ''[[Minecraft:Windows 10 Edition]]'') was the first development phase of ''[[Minecraft:Pocket Edition]]'' and its derived editions, developed for over 5 years, from August 16, 2011, to November 17, 2016. Alpha/Beta was succeeded by the full release of [[Minecraft:Pocket Edition 1.0.0]] on December 19, 2016.
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	== Unique Features ==		== Unique Features ==
	'''Blocks'''		'''Blocks'''
	* Water color can be changed in [[Minecraft:cauldron]]s by adding [[Minecraft:dye]]s. This dyed water can be used to dye items such as ~~[[Minecraft:~~leather armor]].		* Water color can be changed in [[Minecraft:cauldron]]s by adding [[Minecraft:dye]]s. This dyed water can be used to dye items such as leather armor.
	* [[Minecraft:Cauldron]]s can store potions, and will make an explosion sound (not a real explosion) if potions are mixed, making the potions disappear. Potions in cauldrons can be used to make a tipped arrow.		* [[Minecraft:Cauldron]]s can store potions, and will make an explosion sound (not a real explosion) if potions are mixed, making the potions disappear. Potions in cauldrons can be used to make a tipped arrow.
	* ~~[[Minecraft:~~Chests]] are directional; adjacent chests will not connect to form a large chest if they are facing different directions. Chests can be placed next to a large chest horizontally.		* Chests are directional; adjacent chests will not connect to form a large chest if they are facing different directions. Chests can be placed next to a large chest horizontally.
	* ~~[[Minecraft:~~Glowing obsidian]], which replaced the ~~[[Minecraft:~~Nether reactor]] structure, except for the ~~[[Minecraft:~~Nether reactor core]] block.		* Glowing obsidian, which replaced the Nether reactor structure, except for the Nether reactor core block.
	* ~~[[Minecraft:~~Invisible bedrock]] which generates at the edges of the world.		* Invisible bedrock which generates at the edges of the world.
	* ~~[[Minecraft:~~Nether reactor core]], which was used to generate Nether reactors before the addition of [[Minecraft:the Nether]].		* Nether reactor core, which was used to generate Nether reactors before the addition of [[Minecraft:the Nether]].
	* [[Minecraft:Stonecutter (old)\|Stonecutters]], used to craft stone-related items, as there was not enough space in the crafting system.		* [[Minecraft:Stonecutter (old)\|Stonecutters]], used to craft stone-related items, as there was not enough space in the crafting system.
	* ~~[[Minecraft:~~Update game block]], which appears when a world with blocks added in a newer version is loaded in an older version.		* Update game block, which appears when a world with blocks added in a newer version is loaded in an older version.

	'''Items'''		'''Items'''
	* ~~[[Minecraft:~~Leather armor]] can be dyed in [[Minecraft:cauldron]]s, instead of in the ~~[[Minecraft:~~crafting grid]].		* Leather armor can be dyed in [[Minecraft:cauldron]]s, instead of in the crafting grid.
	* Leather ~~[[Minecraft:~~horse armor]] can be dyed using a cauldron, and can be crafted using 7 [[Minecraft:leather]] in the shape of an "H".		* Leather horse armor can be dyed using a cauldron, and can be crafted using 7 [[Minecraft:leather]] in the shape of an "H".

	'''World generation'''		'''World generation'''
	* Early versions used terrain and biome generation akin to that of ~~[[Minecraft:~~Java Edition Beta]]. (more specifically, ~~[[Minecraft:Java Edition~~ Alpha v1.2.0~~\|Alpha v1.2.0]]~~ to ~~[[Minecraft:Java Edition Beta 1.7.3\|~~Beta 1.7.3]])		* Early versions used terrain and biome generation akin to that of Java Edition Beta. (more specifically, Alpha v1.2.0 to Beta 1.7.3)
	** ~~[[Minecraft:Pocket Edition v0.9.0 alpha\|~~Alpha v0.9.0]] and subsequent versions brought both more in line with ~~[[Minecraft:~~Java Edition 1.7.2]] and beyond.		** Alpha v0.9.0 and subsequent versions brought both more in line with Java Edition 1.7.2 and beyond.
	* Biomes that would exceed the 128-block height are shrunk to fit in, although the maximum tall block is a 256-block height limit.		* Biomes that would exceed the 128-block height are shrunk to fit in, although the maximum tall block is a 256-block height limit.
	* ~~[[Minecraft:~~Far lands]] in infinite worlds generate Far Lands since X/Z: ±12,550,821, like prior to ~~[[Minecraft:Java Edition Beta 1.8\|~~Java Beta 1.8]].		* Far lands in infinite worlds generate Far Lands since X/Z: ±12,550,821, like prior to Java Beta 1.8.
	* [[Minecraft:Old]] world type		* [[Minecraft:Old]] world type
	** Generates as a finite world 256 blocks in length and width, while 128 blocks in height.		** Generates as a finite world 256 blocks in length and width, while 128 blocks in height.
	** Nether and end portals can be activated.		** Nether and end portals can be activated.
	* ~~[[Minecraft:~~Nether reactor]], which was used before the addition of [[Minecraft:the Nether]]: generates a large spire made of netherrack.		* Nether reactor, which was used before the addition of [[Minecraft:the Nether]]: generates a large spire made of netherrack.
	* Fallen trees, which are composed of a trunk lying on its side, sometimes with vines and [[Minecraft:mushroom]]s, and a stump one to two blocks away in the direction the rings are facing.		* Fallen trees, which are composed of a trunk lying on its side, sometimes with vines and [[Minecraft:mushroom]]s, and a stump one to two blocks away in the direction the rings are facing.
	* ~~[[Minecraft:Superflat\|~~Flat]] world type		* Flat world type

	'''Gameplay'''		'''Gameplay'''
	* The HUD and other elements are adapted to mobile standards of gameplay. Interactions are made via touchscreen (both the iOS and Android versions of ''[[Minecraft:Pocket Edition]]'' have the same gameplay<ref>{{tweet\|kappische\|142677729135968256}}</ref>).		* The HUD and other elements are adapted to mobile standards of gameplay. Interactions are made via touchscreen (both the iOS and Android versions of ''[[Minecraft:Pocket Edition]]'' have the same gameplay<ref>{{tweet\|kappische\|142677729135968256}}</ref>).
	** [[Minecraft:Crafting]] uses the ~~[[Minecraft:Crafting/Before Pocket Edition v0.9.0 alpha\|~~MATTIS]] system, and items are disposed of by long-tapping their icon on the toolbar.		** [[Minecraft:Crafting]] uses the MATTIS system, and items are disposed of by long-tapping their icon on the toolbar.
	** For better visibility, blocks being aimed at are highlighted rather than outlined.		** For better visibility, blocks being aimed at are highlighted rather than outlined.
	** Curiously, these versions of Pocket Edition have the fewest number of inventory slots for use, that being three.		** Curiously, these versions of Pocket Edition have the fewest number of inventory slots for use, that being three.
	** Note that the [[Minecraft:Java Edition 22w13oneBlockAtATime\|One Block At A Time]] April Fools joke of 2022 is not the one to have the fewest slots, as via riding a horse, donkey, mule, or llama, you can access its inventory, and in turn your own.		** Note that the [[Minecraft:Java Edition 22w13oneBlockAtATime\|One Block At A Time]] April Fools joke of 2022 is not the one to have the fewest slots, as via riding a horse, donkey, mule, or llama, you can access its inventory, and in turn your own.
	* [[Minecraft:Windows 10 Edition]]'s crafting menu is similar to [[Minecraft:Java Edition\|Java]]'s and ~~[[Minecraft:Legacy~~ Console ~~Edition\|Console]]~~'s crafting menus.		* [[Minecraft:Windows 10 Edition]]'s crafting menu is similar to [[Minecraft:Java Edition\|Java]]'s and Console's crafting menus.
	* [[Minecraft:Multiplayer]] allows for four ways of player connection:		* [[Minecraft:Multiplayer]] allows for four ways of player connection:
	** Through LAN, which allows 5 players to be on a single world.		** Through LAN, which allows 5 players to be on a single world.
	** Through ~~[[Minecraft:~~Pocket Realms]]; Pocket Realms was closed in ~~[[Minecraft:Pocket Edition v0.7.6 alpha\|~~Alpha v0.7.6]] and was available again in [[Minecraft:Pocket Edition v0.15.0 alpha\|Alpha v0.15.0]].		** Through Pocket Realms; Pocket Realms was closed in Alpha v0.7.6 and was available again in [[Minecraft:Pocket Edition v0.15.0 alpha\|Alpha v0.15.0]].
	** Through a user-created external server.		** Through a user-created external server.
	** Through Xbox Live.		** Through Xbox Live.
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	* Behavior packs, which are used to change the behavior of entities.		* Behavior packs, which are used to change the behavior of entities.
	* World templates, which can be used to import the world from outside.		* World templates, which can be used to import the world from outside.
	* ~~[[Minecraft:Skin]]s~~ have extra pixels on the skin model, and multiple skin packs are available.		* Skins have extra pixels on the skin model, and multiple skin packs are available.

	== References ==		== References ==
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	~~[[Minecraft:~~es:Pocket Edition Alpha]]		es:Pocket Edition Alpha
	~~[[Minecraft:~~it:Pocket Edition Alpha]]		it:Pocket Edition Alpha
	~~[[Minecraft:~~ko:포켓 에디션 알파]]		ko:포켓 에디션 알파
	~~[[Minecraft:~~pt:Edição Pocket Alpha]]		pt:Edição Pocket Alpha
	~~[[Minecraft:~~ru:Alpha (Pocket Edition)]]		ru:Alpha (Pocket Edition)
	~~[[Minecraft:~~th:รุ่น Pocket Alpha]]		th:รุ่น Pocket Alpha
	~~[[Minecraft:~~uk:Alpha (Pocket Edition)]]		uk:Alpha (Pocket Edition)
	~~[[Minecraft:~~zh:携带版Alpha]]		zh:携带版Alpha

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{{Infobox development phase
|image = Pocket Edition v0.1.0 alpha (Xperia Play).png
|image2 = Pocket Edition 0.16.2.png
|startver = [[Minecraft:Pocket Edition v0.1.0 alpha|v0.1.0 alpha]] (August 16, 2011)
|currentver = [[Minecraft:Pocket Edition v0.16.2 alpha|v0.16.2 alpha]] (November 18, 2016)
|paid = Yes
|nextparent = Pocket Edition
|nextparentlink = Pocket Edition#Full Release
|latestver = [[Minecraft:Pocket Edition v0.16.2 alpha|v0.16.2]] (November 17, 2016)
}}
'''Alpha''' ('''Beta''' for ''[[Minecraft:Windows 10 Edition]]'') was the first development phase of ''[[Minecraft:Pocket Edition]]'' and its derived editions, developed for over 5 years, from August 16, 2011, to November 17, 2016. Alpha/Beta was succeeded by the full release of [[Minecraft:Pocket Edition 1.0.0]] on December 19, 2016.

== Unique Features ==
'''Blocks'''
* Water color can be changed in [[Minecraft:cauldron]]s by adding [[Minecraft:dye]]s. This dyed water can be used to dye items such as [[Minecraft:leather armor]].
* [[Minecraft:Cauldron]]s can store potions, and will make an explosion sound (not a real explosion) if potions are mixed, making the potions disappear. Potions in cauldrons can be used to make a tipped arrow.
* [[Minecraft:Chests]] are directional; adjacent chests will not connect to form a large chest if they are facing different directions. Chests can be placed next to a large chest horizontally.
* [[Minecraft:Glowing obsidian]], which replaced the [[Minecraft:Nether reactor]] structure, except for the [[Minecraft:Nether reactor core]] block.
* [[Minecraft:Invisible bedrock]] which generates at the edges of the world.
* [[Minecraft:Nether reactor core]], which was used to generate Nether reactors before the addition of [[Minecraft:the Nether]].
* [[Minecraft:Stonecutter (old)|Stonecutters]], used to craft stone-related items, as there was not enough space in the crafting system.
* [[Minecraft:Update game block]], which appears when a world with blocks added in a newer version is loaded in an older version.

'''Items'''
* [[Minecraft:Leather armor]] can be dyed in [[Minecraft:cauldron]]s, instead of in the [[Minecraft:crafting grid]].
* Leather [[Minecraft:horse armor]] can be dyed using a cauldron, and can be crafted using 7 [[Minecraft:leather]] in the shape of an "H".

'''World generation'''
* Early versions used terrain and biome generation akin to that of [[Minecraft:Java Edition Beta]]. (more specifically, [[Minecraft:Java Edition Alpha v1.2.0|Alpha v1.2.0]] to [[Minecraft:Java Edition Beta 1.7.3|Beta 1.7.3]])
** [[Minecraft:Pocket Edition v0.9.0 alpha|Alpha v0.9.0]] and subsequent versions brought both more in line with [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.7.2]] and beyond.
* Biomes that would exceed the 128-block height are shrunk to fit in, although the maximum tall block is a 256-block height limit.
* [[Minecraft:Far lands]] in infinite worlds generate Far Lands since X/Z: ±12,550,821, like prior to [[Minecraft:Java Edition Beta 1.8|Java Beta 1.8]].
* [[Minecraft:Old]] world type
** Generates as a finite world 256 blocks in length and width, while 128 blocks in height.
** Nether and end portals can be activated.
* [[Minecraft:Nether reactor]], which was used before the addition of [[Minecraft:the Nether]]: generates a large spire made of netherrack.
* Fallen trees, which are composed of a trunk lying on its side, sometimes with vines and [[Minecraft:mushroom]]s, and a stump one to two blocks away in the direction the rings are facing.
* [[Minecraft:Superflat|Flat]] world type

'''Gameplay'''
* The HUD and other elements are adapted to mobile standards of gameplay. Interactions are made via touchscreen (both the iOS and Android versions of ''[[Minecraft:Pocket Edition]]'' have the same gameplay<ref>{{tweet|kappische|142677729135968256}}</ref>).
** [[Minecraft:Crafting]] uses the [[Minecraft:Crafting/Before Pocket Edition v0.9.0 alpha|MATTIS]] system, and items are disposed of by long-tapping their icon on the toolbar.
** For better visibility, blocks being aimed at are highlighted rather than outlined.
** Curiously, these versions of Pocket Edition have the fewest number of inventory slots for use, that being three.
** Note that the [[Minecraft:Java Edition 22w13oneBlockAtATime|One Block At A Time]] April Fools joke of 2022 is not the one to have the fewest slots, as via riding a horse, donkey, mule, or llama, you can access its inventory, and in turn your own.
* [[Minecraft:Windows 10 Edition]]'s crafting menu is similar to [[Minecraft:Java Edition|Java]]'s and [[Minecraft:Legacy Console Edition|Console]]'s crafting menus.
* [[Minecraft:Multiplayer]] allows for four ways of player connection:
** Through LAN, which allows 5 players to be on a single world.
** Through [[Minecraft:Pocket Realms]]; Pocket Realms was closed in [[Minecraft:Pocket Edition v0.7.6 alpha|Alpha v0.7.6]] and was available again in [[Minecraft:Pocket Edition v0.15.0 alpha|Alpha v0.15.0]].
** Through a user-created external server.
** Through Xbox Live.

'''General'''
* [[Minecraft:Add-on]]s, used to change the way things in the game look and behave.
* Behavior packs, which are used to change the behavior of entities.
* World templates, which can be used to import the world from outside.
* [[Minecraft:Skin]]s have extra pixels on the skin model, and multiple skin packs are available.

== References ==
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