The Google Pixel Weather app continues its evolution with two new features: immersive vibrations and a pollen count card. These additions enhance the user experience and provide valuable information, further solidifying the app’s position as a comprehensive weather tool.
Immersive vibrations bring a tactile dimension to the weather experience. The phone vibrates in sync with the app’s animated backgrounds, mirroring the intensity of precipitation. This feature, reported by 9to5Google, adds a subtle yet engaging layer to the visual display. Users who prefer a vibration-free experience can easily disable the feature within the app’s settings.
Pixel Weather app on the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL.
The pollen count card provides at-a-glance information on pollen levels, forecasting potential allergy triggers for the next three to five days. This feature considers grass, tree, and weed pollen, offering users a helpful tool for managing allergies. Currently available in France, Germany, Italy, and the U.K., Google plans to expand availability to other regions in the future. While accessible for viewing from any country, the pollen data itself is region-specific.
The rollout of these features has commenced, with some users already experiencing the enhanced weather experience. Users who haven’t yet received the update are encouraged to be patient, as the rollout continues. While the U.S. release date for the pollen feature remains uncertain, given its current EU-centric availability and the approaching winter season, a spring release seems more probable.
Google is expected to continue refining the Pixel Weather app, potentially with further updates and feature additions. Stay tuned for more information on U.S. availability of the pollen count and any other exciting developments for the Pixel Weather app.
