In 2019, Google updated the version of Google Maps for iOS devices with a feature that, without a doubt, is very useful: The map application allows you to check the weather of the area you are in, without having to use a weather application. A little information superimposed on the map which allowed us to save precious seconds by having more information on the same screen.
Today, more than four years later, this feature It is also available for Android devices. The latest Google Maps update for mobile phones with Google operating system includes weather information. Finally.
If you’re on Google Maps, you no longer need to exit the app to check the weather
The idea of weather being available in a maps and navigation app isn’t far-fetched. It is very common that before leaving the house or going to our destination we also check the weather forecast..
Should I bring an umbrella? Will I have to drive in the rain? Will it be too hot when I arrive at my destination? To find out the answer, we had to juggle between Google Maps and the mobile weather application, at least on Android.
But now, Google Maps constantly displays a little information on the screen, including the current temperature of the area and the air quality level.
Google Maps for Android now displays the current weather in the area.
In addition, by clicking on the small button or icon with the weather we can obtain even more information about the weather, including: the maximum and minimum temperature of the day, the forecast for the next six hours and more information on air quality. Weather information is obtained from Weather.com.
Last October 2023, it was leaked that this function would arrive as soon as possible on Google Maps on Android, and the wait is over: it is now available since the last update of the application.
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