the Weather 2.1.4
One of the apps that could help you with that is the Weather application. It provides you with a two week forecast for multiple locations, view satellite feed for Europe and the UK, or chat with other app users.
Nifty interface that could use an upgrade
The first thing that you need to do when launching the app is to enable your location services so that the Weather can pinpoint your location on the map and provide you with the latest weather information.
However, it seems that the app has a bit of trouble doing so therefore you'll need to set your home location using the side menu on the left. You'll also find there links to the developer's accounts on various social networks, like Facebook, Google+ or Twitter.
Pick multiple locations
Simply type in the name of your desired location in the search bar or navigate through the list of continents and countries. You can pick multiple locations simply by adding them to your list of favorites. The home screen displays the forecast for the next two weeks, including with temperatures and conditions. Tap on one day to get the chances of precipitation, wind speed and other details.
The background changes depending on conditions for the actual day and provides you with conditions for upcoming hours. It also comes with links to webcams from your location, coordinates, altitude, the hour when the sun rises and sets.
Adjust settings to your liking
It comes with some customization features, like the option to change the theme of icons, the units of measurement for temperature and wind speed including marine data. Other than that, you can use the app to chat with people from the same location, get satellite feed on Europe and the UK or check out the radar in your location, from the closest radar to your country.
Still, the home screen seems a bit dated and it would need some nicer background images and visuals so it could compete with other weather applications on the internet. It also comes with customizable widgets that you can add to your home screen and check the weather quickly without actually launching the app.
Hits & Misses
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Bottom Line
Design / UI8
The interface could use an update with some visual effects and nicer background pictures. |
Function8
It works just fine, letting users chat with other people and get satellite feed for their location but it could need more detailed information. |
Security8
It needs many permissions from your phone, some unrelated to its features but it shouldn't really pose any privacy issues. |
Battery6
Consumption is a bit high, so keep an eye on resources when using this app. |
Price8
It's free but comes with really annoying popup and banner ads, without any options of removing them. |
Compatibility7
The developer didn't mention Android versions compatible with this app. |
It's a nice app but it definitely needs improvement.
Specifications
- price:
- Free with ads
- current version:
- 2.1.4
- reviewed version:
- 2.1.4
- developer:
- ILMETEO srl
- category:
- WEATHER
- os version req.:
- Varies with device
- age rating:
- N/A
- in-app purchases:
- No
- hits:
- 262