If you’ve been checking the forecast on your Android phone with Google’s weather shortcut, brace yourself: your favorite little sun-and-cloud icon has largely vanished. Instead, tapping it now takes you to a standard Google search results page for the weather—and a lot of users aren’t exactly thrilled about the switch.
From Full-Screen Forecasts to Search Results: What’s Changed?
For some users, this could be a reason to switch to another weather app. Google has been phasing out its de facto weather app on Android, directing people to simple search results instead. While many great alternatives exist on the Play Store—and Apple’s own Weather app is often discussed—this move still feels significant for users who relied on Google’s familiar setup.
Google’s decision isn’t unexpected. The transition began several months ago, but recently the migration has sped up. For years, Android users could launch a full-screen weather experience from a home
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