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Best weather app for Android

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Posted by Ara Wagoner on 31 Oct 2016 12:45 pm
Accuweather is a feature-rich simple to navigate weather app that has great support and incredibly detailed local data thanks to its weather station network. Best overall Accuweather $2.99 See on Google Play You might be using Accuweather right now on your Android, whether you know it or not. The longtime weather service powers the weather data on many apps and widgets, including those...

How your phone can help before and during a hurricane

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Posted by Phil Nickinson on 2 Sep 2016 10:52 am
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Hurricane season is upon us, and your smartphone is now one of the most important tools in your preparedness kit. You don't want to be caught unawares when a hurricane hits, and as we've learned recently, they can arrive unexpectedly, and in unexpected places. There's no better time than now to bone up on some of the best ways to keep current on what's out there, and how to stay safe if a...

Google brings a new look and feel to the weather experience in its Search app

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Posted by Jared DiPane on 21 Jan 2016 12:28 pm
Google enhances weather experience on Android phones and tab
Google is trying to make it a little bit easier to stay current on the weather conditions, as the company begins rolling out a new weather experience for Android phones and tablets. Finding out the current weather conditions has always been a voice command away, but Google is looking to make this information even easier to access.

How to use your Android to prepare for severe weather

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Posted by Ara Wagoner on 28 Feb 2015 5:08 pm
Severe weather takes many forms. Blizzards, hurricanes, tornadoes, even haboobs can turn a regular day into a disaster, and if you're not prepared, it can turn from disastrous to downright dangerous. While you're stocking up the liquor cabinet, boarding up the windows, and collecting the games/movies from around the house to keep any little ones happy and distracted, don't forget to prepare...

How to get weather information without downloading an app

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Posted by Ara Wagoner on 27 Feb 2015 3:39 pm
Asking questions is a great way to learn, especially when your apps listen to voice commands.
'OK Google, what's the weather like?' Weather is important, but sometimes you don't need a full two week forecast with barometric pressure and the exact phase of the lunar cycle. Sometimes, you just need to know if it's warm or chilly outside. Sometimes, you want to know the weather, but you just don't have your hands free. Sometimes, you just need Google.

The best weather radar apps for American users

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Posted by Ara Wagoner on 25 Feb 2015 6:45 pm
Radar apps for Android
For more than just 'is it raining?' Most weather apps come with radar, but it can leave something to be desired, especially for those who are a little more dependent on the weather's wicked wiles. For storm chasers, meteorologists, and weather enthusiasts looking for more advanced radar on their Android devices, we've looked through the cream of the crop with KXXV-TV Meteorologist Conley Isom...

HTC puts its weather app on Google Play

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Posted by Phil Nickinson on 6 Nov 2014 11:29 am
HTC today has put yet another of its system apps onto the Google Play Store. This time it's the weather app, and all this really means is that it'll be able to update the app as it sees fit, without having to wait for a full maintenance release — and thus having to deal with the carriers in the process. So far we've seen it updated on the HTC One M8 as well as the new Desire EYE. Chances are...

The Red Cross Hurricane app is our go-to storm tracker this season

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Posted by Phil Nickinson on 3 Jul 2014 11:18 am
Red Cross Hurricane App
Plus more tips and tricks for using your phones during severe weather We've got our first hurricane of the year — Arthur — and he's starting to make his way up the eastern seaboard. That means it's the perfect time to talk a bit, as we do every year, about how your smartphone can help out with the summer scourge. This year, I'm using the Red Cross Hurricane app as my go-to tracker. There are...

Regional weather forecast lands on Google Now cards

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Posted by Chuong H Nguyen on 27 May 2014 5:31 pm
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Google has made a back-end change to the way it is delivering weather cards. Rather than displaying stacked cards for nearby cities, a single cards with multiple lines will now display the weather information of nearby cities in a region. The update, which is handled on the server side, doesn't require an update to the Google Search application so user intervention isn't required.

The best f---ing weather widget you can install [AC After Dark]

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Posted by Andrew Martonik on 26 Sep 2013 2:53 am
FWeather Widget
Sometimes a weather widget can exist simply for entertainment purposes Everyone has a favorite weather widget that fits their style or craving for loads of information, but sometimes you want a widget that's made specifically for entertainment purposes. FWeather widget is one of those apps, and if you look closely at the picture above you can see why. The latest update to the widget has now...

Notification Weather Pro beta brings themes and an easy template for budding developers

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Posted by Jerry Hildenbrand on 11 Sep 2013 3:12 pm
Notification Weather pro beta with Google Now theme
Google Now styled theme for Notification Weather Pro beta Yesterday we unveiled a new feature here at AC, where we're going to have a look and test beta programs for some of the great apps Android developers are making. It's a curated list, which means only the best of the best will make the cut. The best part about having such a list is that developers will let us know when they have cool...

BBC Weather app now available for Android

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Posted by Alex Dobie on 10 Jun 2013 5:16 am
BBC Weather
Simple UI, Holo design language and ease of use make the BBC Weather app worth checking out The BBC has released its BBC Weather application on Google Play -- and it's actually one of the better weather apps available for Android. The BBC Weather app keeps things simple, while paying attention to Google's application design guidelines. By default, the app shows you weather conditions wherever...

Beautiful Widgets launches free version

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Posted by Alex Dobie on 2 May 2013 9:12 am
Beautiful Widgets
Free basic version of the popular app, augmented by in-app purchases The Beautiful Widgets team has launched a basic free version of its weather and widget customization app. The basic app can be augmented by in-app purchases, allowing users to choose and pay for the features they want. Through these in-app purchases it's possible to individually unlock every feature contained in the full...

WeatherBug refreshes user interface in latest update

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Posted by Andrew Martonik on 1 May 2013 8:40 pm
WeatherBug
Improved navigation, live updating and photos section all included The popular WeatherBug app has just undergone quite a redesign in the Play Store today, bringing in a completely new interface. The overall experience better follows current Android design guidelines, with a tabbed interface that makes it easy to get between current weather, forecasts and detailed information with just a swipe...

Radarscope for Android

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Posted by Phil Nickinson on 14 Apr 2013 10:36 am
Radarscope for Android
We try out a $10 weather application that's way too much app for most of us Radarscope probably is too much app for you. Let's be perfectly clear about that. (I usually use the screws in my left leg to tell me when the rain's a-comin'; this is way too much app for me, too.) Radar apps are a dime a dozen on Android, and there are some really good ones, available free, or for just a buck or two...

Google applies for patent to tie weather and location data to camera settings

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Posted by Jerry Hildenbrand on 29 Mar 2013 5:29 pm
Patent application
Could Google use your location data to make you a better photographer? This patent application shows someone in Mountain View thinks so. Google has filed for a patent that would adjust camera settings for optimal performance based on GPS coordinates and the current weather conditions.  Depending on where you are, and what the weather might be like if it's determined that you're outdoors,...

1Weather adds tablet, lockscreen support

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Posted by Phil Nickinson on 21 Jan 2013 12:50 pm
1Weather
Popular Android weather app 1Weather slipped in a pretty major update over the weekend, adding a new user interface along with proper support for tablets. The radar section has been "optimized," you also get better notifications, and there's a new lockscreen widget for those of us running Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. Hit the link above to get your update on, or download it for the first time for free...

Help improve weather prediction with mPing

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Posted by Phil Nickinson on 11 Jan 2013 2:55 pm
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Here's a cool little crowd-sourced project from the National Severe Storms Laboratory and the University of Oklahoma. (Boomer Sooner!) The "Precipitation Near the Ground" project (aka W-PING) uses reports from civilians (that's you and me) to match against what radar sees. And as noted in the app description, radar doesn't see too well near the ground at long distances, and those snazzy...

Notification Weather: an elegant way to check the forecast

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Posted by Andrew Martonik on 30 Dec 2012 5:20 pm
Notification Weather
The release of Android 4.1 and 4.2 Jelly Bean brought several improvements to the handling and functionality of notifications. With expandable, actionable and prioritized notifications, developers can manage their apps and take control of what goes on when a notification is presented to the user. Notification Weather, as the name implies, takes advantage of the new notification options in Jelly...

Beautiful Widgets 5 released with a new look and full Jelly Bean support

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Posted by Alex Dobie on 4 Dec 2012 8:19 am
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Android app developer LevelUp Studio has announced the launch of Beautiful Widgets 5, a brand new version of its popular widget and application suite. New features in the latest version of Beautiful Widgets include a visual refresh to many widgets and apps, and full Jelly Bean support, including rich notifications, as well as Android 4.2 features like lock screen widgets and new "Daydreams." ...

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