Google has recently made significant updates to the weather experience for Pixel devices with the introduction of exclusive weather widgets. The widgets, powered by the Google app, were originally introduced in 2021 and have now been enshrined as exclusive to Pixel devices with the Android 15 Beta.

The latest update includes a new icon introduced with Android 14 QPR1 in December, and the Play Store description labels the widgets as an “integrated and personalized weather app for Pixel.” Renamed as “Pixel Weather,” these widgets may hint at potential future developments in the weather experience for Pixel devices.

There has been a desire for a first-party weather experience specifically designed for Pixel devices, rather than relying on Google Search. With a more traditional Android app for Pixel devices, users could potentially see faster updates and more focused features, such as additional widget styles and radar functionality.

Google has the necessary data and techniques to compete with Apple’s Dark Sky and could potentially leverage this to improve the Pixel weather experience in the future. This exclusive weather widget is sure to enhance the user experience for Pixel device users, offering a more personalized and integrated weather app tailored specifically for Pixel devices. Stay tuned for more updates on the Pixel weather experience as Google continues to innovate in this space.