PHApplication Overview
Weather Crave is a global weather forecasting service providing coverage for France, French overseas territories, Europe, and international locations. The application integrates multiple meteorological forecasting models alongside localized data, live reporting features, and video-on-demand (VOD) content.Technical Specifications
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Current Version | v6.15.2 b286 |
| Android Compatibility | 7.1+ |
| Architecture | arm7 + arm64 |
| File Size | 35.7 MB |
| SHA-256 Hash | f93447c18243ad9481dc847e25575b5dd25c1e6a36f5ab28c2bf3e63f8af266f |
| Premium Status | Premium / VIP (Ad-free enabled) |
Core Features
Multi-Model Weather Comparison
The application allows side-by-side comparison of the three major forecasting models used in France on a single screen:- METEO CONSULT
- Météo-France
- NOAA (USA)
Forecasting & Mapping
- Interface: Navigation for live, hourly, daily, and 15-day forecasts.
- Météo Live: High-resolution probability tracking for precipitation down to 15-minute intervals.
- Global Mapping: National, regional, departmental, and international maps.
- Location Coverage: Expansion of supported regional data down to the village level, supported by optional background geolocation.
Content & Media Integration
- All the News: Centralized feed for editorial articles, weather videos, and images.
- Video on Demand (VOD): Streaming infrastructure for selectable weather programming.
- Crowdsourced Reporting: Interface for uploading, viewing, and sharing user-submitted localized photos and weather observations globally.
Version History & Updates
New Features (v5.6.0)
- Chance of Rain Section: Replaced the former "Observations" section. Incorporates enhanced image quality and improved player performance.
- Nowcasting Radar: Integrated radar imaging providing precipitation projections for the subsequent 90 minutes.
- Resizable Widget: Updated home screen widget supporting a live weather display alongside a 6-hour localized forecast projection.
Recent Optimizations & Fixes
- Performance: Faster application launch speeds and system-wide fluid optimizations.
- Navigation: Revised layout navigation and interface layouts for clarity.
- Pollen Tracking: Dedicated Pollen page containing tracking data for 19 distinct pollen types.
- Account Management: Simplified registration and sign-in workflows.
- Tablet Support: Optimized interface display rendering for tablet form factors.