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5 min read“It’s 31 degrees outside in Celsius. Feels like 34. And there is an option somewhere… to change this into Fahrenheit.” Rosemary Orchard was melting through a UK heatwave as she and Micah Sargent recorded this episode of iOS Today, and the timing made the topic inevitable: weather apps. The conversation covered Apple’s built-in Weather app, several third-party alternatives, and the practical question of which tool to trust when the forecast actually matters.
Apple Weather: The Baseline That Keeps Getting Better
Apple’s own Weather app has come a long way since the company acquired Dark Sky and folded its hyperlocal prediction engine into the system. Rosemary demonstrated the current interface: current temperature (measured in the shade, she stressed), a color-coded weather alert banner (amber turning red in the UK), an hourly forecast, a daily view, precipitation maps, and notification support for localized events like incoming thunderstorms. The app pulls data from multiple sources depending on your region, and the result is a solid, no-frills experience.
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What you'll learn
- 1 (03:21) **Apple Weather: The Built-in Baseline** - Micah and Rosemary discuss how Apple acquired Dark Sky and integrated its technology into the stock Weather app, making it a capable default.
- 2 (06:02) **Weather in Shortcuts: Why the Default Wins** - The hosts discuss how Apple’s Weather app integrates with Shortcuts and why it’s often the safest choice for automations.
- 3 (08:12) **Weather Data Parity: Choosing by Style, Not Accuracy** - Micah explains that since Apple owns Dark Sky, most weather apps now pull from the same underlying data, making the choice about design and personality rather than accuracy.
- 4 (10:04) **Carrot Weather: Personality and Customization** - Rosemary introduces her personal favorite, Carrot Weather, an app known for its customizable personality, multiple data sources, and deep configuration options.
- 5 (15:19) **Sponsor Break: NetSuite** - A brief advertisement for NetSuite Next, an AI-powered business management suite.
- 6 (16:49) **Not Boring Weather: Visual and Playful** - Micah highlights Not Boring Weather, an app from the Not Boring company that uses 3D modeling and animations to make the forecast interactive and delightful.
- 7 (18:38) **Met Office Weather Forecast: The UK Official** - Rosemary covers the official UK weather app, which is essential for accurate local warnings and data specific to the country.
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Show Notes
As heat waves and storms reshape daily life, see how localized weather tech and smart notifications are becoming essential tools for staying safe, planning ahead, and getting your forecast with a side of fun.
- Apple Weather app evolution from basic utility to Dark Sky integration
- Localized weather data, alerts, and hourly forecasting explained
- Shortcut automations for Weather: capabilities and app integration
- Changes in third-party weather app APIs post-Dark Sky acquisition
- CARROT Weather: customizable data sources, achievements, and unique personality
- (Not Boring) Weather: design-driven, interactive weather visualization
- Met Office Weather Forecast: official UK alerts and specialized app benefits
- Mercury Weather: cross-platform support, trip planning, and rain forecasting
- Acme Weather: US-only, feature-rich app from Dark Sky creators
- App Caps: Spigen TapZip MagSafe organizer and ESR CryoBoost charging station
Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard
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