Weather

Google LLC · Forecast app with quick hyperlocal updates and clear AI weather overviews.

Native Android Weather Google LLC
Bundle ID com.google.android.apps.weather
Version analyzed 1.0.20250127.729684887.release
Build framework Native Android
SDKs detected 2
Analyzed 2026-10-03
Exploratory agent run

What Weather does

Pixel Weather is a specialized meteorological utility designed to provide localized atmospheric data and predictive forecasts. The application facilitates real-time weather monitoring through current location tracking and allows for the management of multiple saved geographic locations. It integrates temporal data visualization, including granular hourly updates and extended 10-day outlooks, while supporting user authentication for synchronized settings across the Google ecosystem.

Observed on screen

  • Location-Based Weather Tracking Utilizes device GPS to provide immediate meteorological conditions and data for the user's current coordinates.
  • Multi-Day Forecasting Generates a 10-day weather outlook to assist in long-range planning based on projected atmospheric trends.
  • Hourly Data Visualization Delivers high-resolution temporal updates for temperature and conditions on an hour-by-hour basis.
  • Geographic Search and Management Enables users to query global locations and maintain a persistent list of preferred regions for rapid access.
  • Interactive Weather Map Provides a spatial representation of weather patterns and data layers across different geographical areas.
  • User Authentication and Sync Supports Google account integration to synchronize saved locations and application preferences across multiple hardware endpoints.
  • Legal and Compliance Documentation Includes comprehensive access to third-party licenses, terms of service, and SDK license agreements for regulatory transparency.

Written from a FlyTrap agent exploring the app on a real device, not from the store listing. It covers only the screens that run reached, so anything behind a login, paywall or region lock is absent.

Static + runtime analysis

SDKs detected

2 SDKs found across 2 categories. Click any SDK to see every other app that uses it.

All SDKs
Animation 1 SDK
Authentication 1 SDK
From manifest + Info.plist

Permissions requested 4 sensitive

17 permissions requested at runtime. Colors reflect platform sensitivity tier.

Post notifications sensitive

Post notifications to the system.

Approximate location sensitive

Access approximate location (network-based).

Precise location sensitive

Access exact location via GPS, cell, and Wi-Fi.

Background location restricted

Access location while the app is in the background.

Wake lock standard

Keep the device awake.

Run at startup standard

Receive the BOOT_COMPLETED broadcast.

Foreground service standard

Run a foreground service.

Network state standard

Read connectivity information.

Wi-Fi state standard

Read Wi-Fi connection information.

Internet access standard

Open network sockets.

com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ GSERVICES standard
GET PACKAGE SIZE standard
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD ID standard
com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE standard
com.google.android.apps.aicore.service.BIND SERVICE standard
Vibrate standard

Control the vibrator.

Modify audio settings standard

Modify global audio settings.

Frequently asked questions

What FlyTrap detected inside Weather.

What does Weather do?

Pixel Weather is a specialized meteorological utility designed to provide localized atmospheric data and predictive forecasts. The application facilitates real-time weather monitoring through current location tracking and allows for the management of multiple saved geographic locations. It integrates temporal data visualization, including granular hourly updates and extended 10-day outlooks, while supporting user authentication for synchronized settings across the Google ecosystem. This comes from a FlyTrap agent exploring the app on a real device, so it covers only the screens that run reached.

What is Weather built with?

Weather by Google LLC is built with Native Android. FlyTrap determined this by analyzing the app's compiled binary, not from anything the developer published.

What SDKs does Weather use?

FlyTrap detected 2 third-party SDKs inside Weather, including Google Sign-In and Lottie. They span areas such as Authentication and Animation. The full list, grouped by category, is on this page.

What permissions does Weather request?

Weather requests 17 permissions. 4 of these are sensitive, such as Post notifications, Approximate location and Precise location. Each is listed above with its platform sensitivity tier.

Is Weather safe to use?

FlyTrap reports what an app contains, it does not issue a safety verdict. Weather requests 17 permissions (4 sensitive) and bundles 2 third-party SDKs. Reviewing those alongside the developer helps you decide what you are comfortable granting.

What platforms is Weather available on?

The version FlyTrap analyzed targets Android.