With the iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2 updates, Apple is improving the Weather app by integrating a Apple News section. Is below the 10-day forecast on iPhonethe Apple News module highlights relevant regional news stories.
For example, in Raleigh, the app shows a story about hurricanes in the Atlantic, and in San Diego there is a story about the fire season. The content varies based on location, and tapping a story displayed in the Weather app will open the Apple News app.
Not all cities always show news reports and it seems that when there is a weather alert at the top of the app, such as for rain or severe weather alerts, the news module is also removed. It’s not clear whether weather-related warnings are limited to certain cities, or only appear when relevant information is available. As of now, the feature appears to be live only in the United States.
Apple seems to have introduced the new server-side Weather app module, but it only appears on devices running iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2, suggesting it’s a new feature that will be added with the beta updates.
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