The textual forecast is as simple as it is brilliant. It's a fun little feature, but one that continues to be only rarely utilized by other people.

The app shows a suggested Crowd Report icon-say, a shining sun-and you tap to either confirm that you're also seeing clear skies or reject it and select from five cloud-cover options and four hazards: rain, thunder, snow, and fog. The Crowd Reports feature is worth calling out since it has become so popular with other apps but originated with Weather Underground. This means you're more likely to see information that's directly relevant to you. Part of what makes Weather Underground so cool is that it taps into hobbyist and professional weather sensors to gather its data. One neat thing is that the app also tells you what weather station it's using for its information. (Opens in a new window) Read Our Netatmo Weather Station Review Note that despite the different names, both the Weather Channel app and Weather Underground are owned by The Weather Company. Prettier apps, for example, might require you to tap or swipe before you can actually see the information you need. It's not as easy on the eyes, but it is extremely informative.

Instead of the lush, photographic backdrops of Yahoo and the Weather Channel, Weather Underground is just text and solid colors. Weather Underground has a markedly different appearance from Yahoo Weather and The Weather Channel apps. It remains my Editors' Choice for iPhone weather apps. The Weather Underground app does an excellent job of giving you the most important information about the weather right now and in the immediate future, and lets you drill down for more information, too. How to Set Up Two-Factor AuthenticationĪ weather service might not seem like the most important iPhone app, but consider how big an impact the state of the sky has on your daily life.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files.How to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill.How to Free Up Space on Your iPhone or iPad.How to Block Robotexts and Spam Messages.

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