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The Google Clock app has recently undergone a delightful makeover in its weather forecast feature, exclusive to Pixel phones. Earlier this year, the app added support for displaying weather forecasts when alarms are turned off, and a recent update has brought a visually appealing redesign to the forecast interface. The feature rolled out for most Pixel users this month as part of the December 2023 Feature Drop and Android 14 QPR1.
Powered by the Google Weather app on Pixel devices, the new design introduces a more Pixel-centric layout. Although it provides the forecast for the current date and not for the next, users are likely to appreciate the aesthetically pleasing presentation. The redesign aligns well with Google’s Pixel design language.
Weather conditions are now easier to notice at a glance with the redesigned weather forecast in Google Clock
In October, Google introduced the capability to display weather forecasts immediately after you stop or snooze alarms, a feature exclusive to the Google Pixel 8 and Google Pixel 8 Pro with Android 14. The initial design presented the forecast as a text block with an icon showing current conditions besides the temperature. The recent update brings a refreshing change to the user interface, animating the forecast in a Pixel-specific manner.
The redesigned forecast begins by showing current conditions and temperature in a circle that enters from the top left, followed by the forecasted high and low temperatures sliding in from the bottom right. A dismiss button labeled “Ok thanks” remains at the bottom of the screen similar to the previous design.
Despite the reduction in the amount of information displayed in the new UI, limited to the day’s forecast instead of the current and following days, the trade-off appears justified. The enhanced visibility and adherence to Google’s Pixel design language contribute to a more user-friendly experience, especially during the morning routine. The design does mirror the setup screen used on Pixel phones in recent years, offering a consistent visual language across the Pixel ecosystem.
Interestingly, this seems to be a server-side change or potentially influenced by the Google Weather app on Pixel phones, as the Clock app itself has not received an update since October, notes 9to5Google.