The Weather Channel Releases Updated App for Android
The Weather Channel has released a pretty big update/overhaul for their Android app today. The most noticeable changes come in the user interface, which received updated graphics and the addition of custom tabs for different locations. A new widget comes in several sizes, and multiple widgets can be set each to a different location.
Other enhancements include “Did you know?” weather facts and TruPoint Nowcasts for up to the minute weather data. Backend enhancements improve battery life, help with location accuracy, and decrease load times.
I must admit I haven’t checked out The Weather Channel app since last year, having uninstalled it long ago due to an ugly interface and no real benefits over other weather apps. Recently I have been using the Android 2.1 News and Weather widget, but this version of the Weather Channel’s app shows some promise. What do you all think?
You can snap the QR code to grab the app from the Android Market now:
