AccuWeather 2.7.0.16
AccuWeather is one of the candidate and it relies on several information sources and this makes the predictions it provides some of the most rigorous in the business.
Installing this onto a Windows Phone will offer a lot of benefits for all those who want to stay one step ahead and avoid, for example, being taken by surprise by a thunderstorm in the middle of a picnic.
Attractive looks and impressive ease of use
As soon as you start the app for the first time you will surely appreciate the beautiful interface and the smart layout, which allows for a lot of information to be presented in a convenient manner, without clogging the screen with superfluous data.
The live tile on the Start screen and the nice looking lock screen background that offers plenty of information on the selected location bring more value to this app. Also, moving around among menus and forecasts is comfortable but, at times, the data may take a few seconds to load.
Get all the weather data you need
at a glance
AccuWeather offers pretty much all the details one would need to be fully informed about the current and upcoming weather conditions. The long term 15-day forecast is accompanied by an hourly one as well as by animated maps that show the cloud cover and precipitation using radar or satellite information.
Video forecasts are available from the dedicated area of the application and an interesting section called "Lifestyle" will let you know if the weather conditions are right for common activities like running, hiking, bicycling, sailing, hunting and many other outdoor related things you might want to get involved in.
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Bottom Line
Design / UI9
Judging by the looks, it's hard to ask for more than this utility is already offering, as the visuals are of the highest quality and the navigation seamless throughout the app. Nonetheless, there are ads inside AccuWeather and they can become bothersome at times. |
Function9
Well provided in terms of features, this app offers a comprehensive and accurate overview of the weather conditions, present and upcoming, including severe weather alerts for almost any region of the world. Perhaps the only thing missing from the package is a dedicated section for special places like ski resorts. |
Security8
AccuWeather needs to access maps and locations services, but this is to be expected given the functionality of the app. Apart from that, it will look into the owner and phone identity area, phone dialer and multimedia libraries. |
Battery6
The power consumption is above moderate, as refreshing lots of data, retrieving radar and satellite information or providing the forecast videos are all battery exhausting operations. |
Price9
The power consumption is above moderate, as refreshing lots of data, retrieving radar and satellite information or providing the forecast videos are all battery exhausting operations. |
Compatibility9
Suitable for Windows Phone 7.5 and more recent handsets, this application scores well in this area because it has very common requirements and not even the resolution is an impediment as AccuWeather works fine on 480x800 screens. |
Specifications
- price:
- Free with ads
- current version:
- 2.7.0.16
- reviewed version:
- 2.4.2
- developer:
- AccuWeather
- category:
- WEATHER
- os version req.:
- 7.5, 8, 8.1
- age rating:
- N/A
- in-app purchases:
- No
- hits:
- 1083