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Weather-predicting apps ensure consumers always know climate conditions

Implications - It's a fact: Americans love checking the weather. According to a study by the Online Publishing Association, 47 percent of smartphone users check the weather using their smartphones on a regular basis. This activity surpasses others such as getting news updates (29 percent) and watching videos (31 percent). Thus, by providing convenience and a more comprehensive weather forecast than traditional methods, weather applications are among those apps that are definitely here to stay.
Trend Themes
1. Miniature Weather Stations - Trend toward device monitoring and tracking personal climate data at a precision level
2. UI/UX Design - User experience remains central to weather apps development
3. Personalization - Advancement in sensing and actuation technologies are making personalized weather statements likely in future
Industry Implications
1. Mobile Technology - With rising smartphone use, weather apps remain critical in future
2. Indoor Air Quality - Incorporating IAQ monitoring in miniature weather stations could offer a new product line
3. Big Data Analytics - Incorporating historical weather data analytics with current meteorology data offers interesting opportunities for business professionals
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play_circle_filled Weather Station Smartphone Apps
Weather Station Smartphone Apps
Netatmo Will Forecast the Climate in Real-Time
Rather than flipping on your radio or television, consider using Netatmo to get the play-by-play on your local forecast. The system is designed to operate using an iPad or iPhone in conjunction with... MORE
Utilitarian Forecasting Apps
Utilitarian Forecasting Apps
Weathercube Uses Gestures to Provide Daily Visual Forecasts
Clean and fuss-free, Weathercube is a brilliantly designed gestural app that offers users a minimalist interface for looking up the daily forecast. Simply pinch, swipe and tap through the app to... MORE
Infographic Interface Weather Apps
Infographic Interface Weather Apps
The Partly Cloudy App Delivers Forecasts with Detail and Design
Created by Raureif, the Partly Cloudy app is a rare weather app that delivers all of one’s needs in terms of the weather. Better yet, this app delivers information while maintaining a sleek,... MORE
Breezy iPhone Accessories
Breezy iPhone Accessories
The Shaka Wind Monitor Analyses Air Currents
The avid sailor, windsurfer or kite-flyer needs to be kept in the loop about wind conditions and the Shaka wind monitor allows them to accurately measure the direction, intensity and temperature of... MORE
Color Gradient Meteorology
Color Gradient Meteorology
The ‘Solar’ App Displays the Weather in Real-Time Colors
A new app called ‘Solar’ was recently introduced to the App Store and it is perfect for anyone who is visually orientated and wants to know what the weather is in their areas or around the world.... MORE
Whimsical Weather Forecasters
Whimsical Weather Forecasters
The WTHR iPhone App is Simplistic and Beautifully Designed
David Elgena’s WTHR iPhone app may not be the most technologically advanced or offer one with the most bang for their buck, but it certainly is a front-runner in terms of its carefully crafted... MORE

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