Google has shut down its popular Google Weather mini-app, affecting the weather viewing experience of millions of Android users around the world, including India. Now weather information will appear directly in the Google search results page. The impact on Pixel users is less, while users with non-Pixel phones will miss the old simple interface.
Google Weather Update: Google recently shut down its popular Google Weather mini-app, affecting millions of Android users around the world, including India. Now users will be able to see weather information directly on Google search results page. This change has been made to integrate smaller features into the search platform and centralize the user experience, while the impact will be limited due to the already existing Pixel Weather app for Pixel phone users.
Google shuts down the popular Google Weather app
Google has discontinued the Google Weather mini-app for Android users, which was long considered an easy and fast way to check the weather. Now this feature will be visible directly in the Google search results page. This has had a direct impact on millions of users, including those in India, especially those who use non-Pixel Android phones.
The company has made this change as part of its strategy to integrate small features into the search platform. This will integrate the system, but users may miss the old simple and focused experience. This has less impact on Pixel phone users, because they already have a separate Pixel Weather app.
Features of new search based interface
In the new system, weather information will now be available directly on the search results page. Users can view hourly and up to 10 day forecasts, air quality data and detailed weather reports.
Although there is more information, other links and related search suggestions will also appear. This can make the experience a bit hectic and less focused, while the old Google Weather interface with its clean and animated Froggy background is no longer available.
Impact and reaction on users
The change is the biggest shock for users with non-Pixel Android phones, as they used to regularly use the old Weather shortcut. At the same time, the impact on Pixel phone users is limited.
Experts say Google’s move is part of its strategy to unify the platforms and strengthen the core search experience by removing smaller features. Users will have to adapt to the new settings.
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