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TL;DR
- Google is planning to add a new “Immersive weather vibrations” feature to the Pixel Weather app.
- The feature allows devices to vibrate in sync with weather animations.
- Audio effects could also accompany the weather vibrations.
Google is planning to roll out a gimmicky but fun update to its Pixel Weather app, introducing a feature designed for pure entertainment. Alongside the recently added pollen data for select countries, the app now includes an “Immersive weather vibrations” option. This feature allows devices to vibrate in sync with weather animations, providing users a more interactive experience.
An APK teardown helps predict features that may arrive on a service in the future based on work-in-progress code. However, it is possible that such predicted features may not make it to a public release.
While the feature has yet to receive an official announcement, Android Authority contributor Assemble Debug enabled it in the Pixel Weather app’s version 1.0.20240910.678970266.release.
In addition to the new vibration option, we also discovered that the app incorporates several audio files that further enhance the immersive experience, accompanying the visual animations and vibrations.
As Google continues to expand and grow the Pixel Weather app, users can expect a more dynamic way to receive weather updates. These enhancements come as part of a broader push to integrate sensory elements into mobile apps. For instance, we recently discovered how Google is also adding haptic feedback to the Google Photos video player.
For those eager to test the new features, it’s advisable to look for them in future updates to the Pixel Weather app. We’ll also let you know when they are widely available.
