Mac Power Users

832: All About Apple Weather

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Jan 18, 2026
Dive into the evolution of Apple Weather, tracing its journey from basic widgets to the advanced features of WeatherKit. Discover how the app compares to third-party options like Carrot Weather, known for its rich customization. The hosts explore the functionality of the Apple Watch app, its reliable data, and notifications. Learn about the strengths and limitations of Apple Weather's radar features, and whether it's suitable for most users or when to consider alternatives. Plus, insights on the new Apple Creator Studio bundle make this episode a can't-miss!
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ADVICE

Consider Creator Studio If You Use Apple Pro Apps

  • Try Apple Creator Studio if you use Final Cut, Logic, or Pixelmator Pro because the price compares favorably to other professional subscriptions.
  • Family Sharing and student pricing make it useful for families and students.
INSIGHT

Dark Sky Became The Basis For WeatherKit

  • Apple acquired Dark Sky and integrated its capabilities into the native Weather app while releasing WeatherKit as a public API.
  • WeatherKit powers many third-party apps and made hyperlocal forecasting widely available.
ADVICE

Use Apple Weather For Cross‑Device Location Sync

  • Use Apple Weather for synced, native location management across devices and suggested locations based on your activity.
  • Rely on built-in syncing to keep saved locations consistent on iPhone, iPad and Mac.
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