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Apple doesn't natively show the weather forecast or the current temperature on CarPlay, which is kind of disappointing if you ask me. CarPlay has enough space on the screen, including in the dock, to at least display the outside temperature alongside an icon indicating the current conditions.
However, Apple has always ignored this feature request, leaving Android Auto the better alternative in this regard. Google's alternative originally displayed weather information in the status bar at the top of the screen, with the same data now included in a dedicated card on portrait screens with the Coolwalk interface.
While Apple shows no interest in bringing weather info to CarPlay, third-party apps come to the rescue. Weather on the Way is one of the best solutions that can do this, offering easy access to weather data and the radar on the infotainment screen.
And thanks to the latest updates, Weather on the Way got even better on CarPlay.
Earlier this year, the parent company enhanced the CarPlay experience by adding audio navigation and support for the Dashboard mode. The CarPlay Dashboard is Apple's version of the Coolwalk UI. It allows users to run multiple apps side-by-side on the same screen, with every application receiving a card to display essential data, including navigation and audio apps like Apple Music.
The latest update allows the application to speak the weather information when navigation is enabled on CarPlay. This means you can follow turn-by-turn directions on CarPlay, and Weather on the Way will continue to monitor the weather conditions in the background, speaking out loud any information you must be aware of in real-time.
The developer says they also addressed bugs during the CarPlay navigation experience. The previous update (version 1.8.6) included another bug fix for CarPlay, targeting the screen brightness not aligning with the vehicle settings.
The star of the show is clearly the support for speaking weather information in the background, allowing users to stay up-to-date with conditions as they drive to their destination. This is the primary objective of Weather on the Way, as the application allows you to define a destination and see the expected weather as you approach the address.
The radar allows users to anticipate rain or changing conditions more accurately, with the information updated in real-time as their location changes (when they drive towards the defined address).
The new Weather on the Way updates are already available from the App Store. The application continues to support iOS 14 and later, and it also seems to work flawlessly on the newly released iOS 17. Weather on the Way also comes with a Pro version that adds additional functionality, and users can get it with a $24.99 yearly subscription. A monthly plan is also available for $4.99.
While Apple shows no interest in bringing weather info to CarPlay, third-party apps come to the rescue. Weather on the Way is one of the best solutions that can do this, offering easy access to weather data and the radar on the infotainment screen.
And thanks to the latest updates, Weather on the Way got even better on CarPlay.
Earlier this year, the parent company enhanced the CarPlay experience by adding audio navigation and support for the Dashboard mode. The CarPlay Dashboard is Apple's version of the Coolwalk UI. It allows users to run multiple apps side-by-side on the same screen, with every application receiving a card to display essential data, including navigation and audio apps like Apple Music.
The latest update allows the application to speak the weather information when navigation is enabled on CarPlay. This means you can follow turn-by-turn directions on CarPlay, and Weather on the Way will continue to monitor the weather conditions in the background, speaking out loud any information you must be aware of in real-time.
The developer says they also addressed bugs during the CarPlay navigation experience. The previous update (version 1.8.6) included another bug fix for CarPlay, targeting the screen brightness not aligning with the vehicle settings.
The star of the show is clearly the support for speaking weather information in the background, allowing users to stay up-to-date with conditions as they drive to their destination. This is the primary objective of Weather on the Way, as the application allows you to define a destination and see the expected weather as you approach the address.
The radar allows users to anticipate rain or changing conditions more accurately, with the information updated in real-time as their location changes (when they drive towards the defined address).
The new Weather on the Way updates are already available from the App Store. The application continues to support iOS 14 and later, and it also seems to work flawlessly on the newly released iOS 17. Weather on the Way also comes with a Pro version that adds additional functionality, and users can get it with a $24.99 yearly subscription. A monthly plan is also available for $4.99.
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