AccuWeather for Windows 8 is a meteorology application that provides news and information about the weather.
The main interface of AccuWeather for Windows 8 is beautiful but a complete resource hog. Current weather conditions are animated in the background. This may be beautiful but it does take a toll on system performance. There is an option to disable it but it may not be obvious at first glance. Open up the Charms Bar, hit "Settings" and then options.
AccuWeather for Windows 8 presents a ton of information. There's temperature, wind speed, pressure, and much more. Users can also read or watch weather related articles and videos. Unfortunately, the articles are just simple links to websites and aren't formatted for the app, making it a clunky looking and feeling experience. The videos in the AccuWeather for Windows 8 app don't play full screen, which can be distracting.
While other weather apps like WeatherBug display the most important information up front, AccuWeather for Windows 8 tries a bit harder to be more visually appealing but suffers somewhat in usability. WeatherBug is simpler to read and has a less busy interface. Still, AccuWeather for Windows 8 offers videos and articles, making it a more comprehensive weather app. AccuWeather for Windows 8 can also live on your lock screen, giving you updated weather information while WeatherBug uses notifications instead.
Overall, AccuWeather for Windows 8 is a good weather app but needs to make its features and interface simpler.
NotesClicking 'Download' will take you to the Windows Store where you can download the app.
Review last updated: 30/10/12
Pros- Beautiful animation
- Useful information about current weather conditions
- News articles
- Video reports
- Saves multiple locations
- Animations are resource intensive
- Videos don't play full screen
- Articles not formatted for the app
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