The creators of Dark Sky have a new weather app
Engadget • • technology
Key Points:
- The creators of the Dark Sky app have launched Acme Weather for iPhone, following Apple's acquisition and shutdown of Dark Sky in 2022 after integrating its technology into iOS Weather.
- Acme Weather introduces "Alternate Predictions," displaying multiple forecast outcomes to indicate confidence levels by showing how closely prediction lines align or diverge throughout the day.
- The app incorporates community reporting, allowing users to share real-time local weather conditions via icons or emojis to improve accuracy during rapidly changing weather.
- Acme includes a detailed map with radar and weather layers, plus comprehensive notifications covering forecast changes, government alerts, community reports, and experimental features like sunset alerts.
- Acme Weather offers a two-week free trial, costs $25 annually thereafter
