The Google Weather Android app is being phased out as Google shifts its weather functionality to Google Search. This transition affects users who previously accessed weather information via a dedicated app.
New Search-Based Weather Experience
Google has redesigned its weather interface within Google Search, incorporating elements from the former app. The updated experience retains the familiar Froggy card for current conditions and an hourly forecast. It also features a 10-day forecast carousel and drop-down menus for precipitation, wind, and humidity data. Notably, the new interface introduces air quality information and AI-generated overviews summarizing weather conditions.
Transition and User Impact
As part of this transition, users have received notifications indicating that the weather page has moved. The previous option to view detailed weather information via a fullscreen app is no longer available. Many devices have already been migrated to this new Search-based experience, with the old Weather app becoming inaccessible to a growing number of users.
Google's decision to consolidate weather functionality into Search reflects a broader strategy to streamline services and enhance user experience by integrating more comprehensive data, such as air quality, directly into its search results.
