What you need to know
- Google’s new weather app is available for initial testing via APKMirror, but some bugs are to be expected.
- The app, which started as a feature of the Clock app, is now a standalone app and may be exclusive to Pixel devices.
- The app provides easy access to hourly and 10-day forecasts, as well as details such as wind speed and humidity.
Google’s updated weather app, which is set to launch soon on the Pixel 9 series, is already available for initial testing ahead of the tech giant’s big event on August 13.
As Android Authority reports, you can now manually install the beta version of Google’s updated Weather app via APKMirror. It will work on devices running Android 14 or higher, but expect some glitches as it’s still in development.
Google will soon introduce a new, feature-rich Weather app as a standard part of the Pixel 9. What started as a feature of the Clock app will soon become its own, standalone app. However, it could be a Pixel exclusive when it officially launches.
The app’s sleek, rounded design gives it a fresh look, but the weather data it provides is largely the same as you’ve seen in previous widgets.
Leaked screenshots show that the new Weather app has a clean, user-friendly design with easy access to hourly and 10-day forecasts. It also displays wind speed, visibility, barometric pressure, and humidity. Plus, you can customize most of the tiles, though the 10-day forecast tile will remain unchanged, according to 9to5Google.
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Fortunately, the new Weather app is easy to use even without a Google account. However, if you want to sync your saved locations across devices, you’ll need to sign in with a Google account.
Note that this early version of the app may be missing some features planned for the final release. Leaker AssembleDebug suggests that AI-powered weather summaries and detailed maps could be part of the full release. Given Google’s recent focus on AI, it’s likely that these advanced features will be included.
Sideloading is the process of installing apps from outside the Google Play Store, bypassing Google’s security checks. So be very careful: only use apps from trusted sources and be aware of the risks involved.
