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Allyall · 30-03-2016 11:16AM

Ha Ha.. two pages of Widgets

Weather Timeline 69c so didn't get it. Simple Weather didn't have hourly, unless I'm missing something. YR and Weather Underground let me choose the weather station beside me. YR gave me a choice of three around me.. :eek:

WOW. Some of them are incredibly detailed.

AIX says it's raining here..

Maybe it's getting it's bearings.

ongarite · 30-03-2016 11:18AM

+1 for Weather Timeline for me.
The design & flow of information is excellent.

It has 4/5 different weather providers you can use if you think the default one is inaccurate for the area you in.

Discodog · 30-03-2016 11:20AM

Bare in mind that some of these apps are better for specific forecasts. For example I don't use Arcus for tomorrow's weather - I use yr.no. But during the day, when I want short term rain forecasts Arcus is unique.

During changeable weather set the update period to 30 mins

OldMrBrennan83 · 30-03-2016 11:32AM

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_Tombstone_ · 30-03-2016 11:36AM

Yahoo weather...

mass_debater · 30-03-2016 11:42AM

Patww79 wrote: »

Google Now does me for weather, though I've the weather Edge tab on too.

I think I read Google uses a combination of weather.com, weather underground and accuweather. I find it pretty good too.

Allyall · 30-03-2016 11:42AM

Yeah, I can see some are far more accurate for the hour as opposed to day, and many have tons of settings... Very confusing to look at.
I think I'll declare it a draw before my head explodes.

I'll leave it to a reviewer:
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2459837,00.asp
http://www.tomsguide.com/us/pictures-story/430-best-weather-apps.html
https://www.androidpit.com/best-android-weather-apps-widgets

Discodog · 30-03-2016 12:18PM

Arcus. "rain starting in 10 mins lasting 10 minutes" It didn't start till 12 mins & lasted 8

thesandeman · 30-03-2016 12:54PM

If you want a giggle with your weather there's always Authentic Weather. It's surprisingly accurate though but not detailed enough for professional use.

Discodog · 30-03-2016 01:04PM

If you want the highest accuracy bookmark this page & have a play with the different models

http://www.weatheronline.co.uk/cgi-bin/expertcharts?LANG=en&MENU=0000000000&CONT=ukuk&MODELL=gfs&MODELLTYP=1&BASE=-&VAR=prec&HH=0&ARCHIV=0&ZOOM=0&PERIOD=&WMO=

Basq · 30-03-2016 01:11PM

I was sure I was in the Must Have Android Apps and Games thread.. I've clearly wandered into the Weather forum.

OldMrBrennan83 · 30-03-2016 01:14PM

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30-03-2016 01:18PM

Patww79 wrote: »

We're none of them apps?

Yes they are apps,but i think the point is these weather apps seem to be taking over,the last few pages have been about nothing but weather apps.

Mantis Toboggan · 30-03-2016 01:38PM

In fairness they were all apps, good discussion, pros and cons of each, this is Ireland and weather is important so very relevant in my book.

duridian · 30-03-2016 01:38PM

droidman123 wrote: »

Yes they are apps,but i think the point is these weather apps seem to be taking over,the last few pages have been about nothing but weather apps.

It's the revenge of the Megathread!
They're using the weather against us, like that bad guy in one of the first episodes of The Flash.
:-D

30-03-2016 02:54PM

Does knowing the weather in advance change anything in your life? I know it doesn't in mine

Blacktie. · 30-03-2016 02:57PM

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Does knowing the weather in advance change anything in your life? I know it doesn't in mine

Yeah it allows me to plan ahead the need for rain gear and for outdoor activities.

mass_debater · 30-03-2016 03:38PM

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Does knowing the weather in advance change anything in your life? I know it doesn't in mine

Some of us need to plan our days work out in it

OldMrBrennan83 · 30-03-2016 03:42PM

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30-03-2016 03:53PM

Yeah that was a silly question from me :pac:

Anyway, I use this all the time, control your PC from your phone: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.Relmtech.Remote&hl=en

30-03-2016 03:53PM

Pity there's been about forty different weather apps recommended here though!!

And no one can agree on one that is completely accurate.

Blacktie. · 30-03-2016 04:05PM

Deleted User wrote: »

Yeah that was a silly question from me :pac:

Anyway, I use this all the time, control your PC from your phone: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.Relmtech.Remote&hl=en

I can second this. Use it all the time. Great for a hangover and binge watching Netflix. No more getting off the couch and clicking continue watching for me!

Mr E · 30-03-2016 04:06PM

None are going to be 100% accurate - they should just be used as a short term guide.
Looking for anything more long term than 24-48 hours is only going to cause frustration.

I've been using Weather Timeline for about a year now and it does a good job at the short term stuff.

OldMrBrennan83 · 30-03-2016 04:07PM

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31-03-2016 11:26AM

You could always just go outside if you wanted to know the weather ...

:pac:

eh i dunno · 31-03-2016 04:17PM

Any good sat nav apps? Can't seem to get drive to work?

OldMrBrennan83 · 31-03-2016 04:19PM

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maximoose · 31-03-2016 04:22PM

Agreed, bar their dodgy pronunciation of Irish street names I've never had an issue with the navigation on google maps

31-03-2016 04:24PM

maximoose wrote: »

Agreed, bar their dodgy pronunciation of Irish street names I've never had an issue with the navigation on google maps

I quite enjoy their attempts at Irish street names

OldMrBrennan83 · 31-03-2016 04:27PM

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