A quiet change is affecting Pixel smartphone users. A recent weather feature has vanished without any apparent update.
Google's Pixel smartphones come with a simple, quick-to-use weather app packed with detailed data. It includes hourly forecasts, ten-day trends, wind and precipitation data, as well as bulletins generated by artificial intelligence. Since August 2024, a particularly useful new feature has been available in several regions: an interactive map, capable of tracking the movement of rain in real time. But for a few days now, this has no longer been available.
The map displayed the evolution of precipitation at The weather map was originally available for six hours in the form of a fluid animation, similar to the weather radar used on television. Accessible directly in the city view, it allowed you to visualize rain zones, track clouds, and better anticipate a trip or outing. It was available in several countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, European countries, and Japan. All compatible Pixel devices were affected, from the Pixel 5 to the Pixel 9 Pro. Today, this function is absent, without warning or explanation from Google.
The weather map was disabled on all Pixel devices without an update Update visible
Contrary to what one might think, this removal does not come from a new version installed via the Play Store. No changes appear in the update notes. In fact, this is a server-side removal, carried out remotely by Google. Many users have reported this disappearance on Reddit and on the official forums. Even in areas subject to precipitation, the map no longer appears in the application. The lack of official communication leaves some doubt: temporary bug or voluntary withdrawal?
All other sections of the application remain active. Hourly forecasts, wind data, humidity, temperatures, and AI-generated reports are still accessible. But the weather map was the only visual interface allowing a quick read of the weather evolution. Its brutal and silent withdrawal leaves users in a state of confusion. Especially since this new feature, still recent, had been well received for its ease of use and relevance. Google has not yet provided any explanation or alternative.
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