Android's Weather 'app' is going away, and what's left behind is disappointing
Android Authority • • technology
Key Points:
- Google is replacing the full-screen, visually rich weather interface on most Android devices with a simpler, generic weather search results page accessed via the Google app.
- Pixel devices are unaffected by this change, as the Pixel Weather app remains exclusive and unchanged, continuing to offer a premium weather experience.
- The previous detailed weather interface featured separate sections for current conditions, hourly forecasts, and 10-day predictions, whereas the new layout condenses information into a single card with simplified icons.
- This shift aligns with Google's recent removal of the Google Weather app from Wear OS smartwatches, except for the Pixel Watch, indicating a broader move away from dedicated weather experiences on non-Pixel devices.
- Users dissatisfied with the new generic interface can explore
