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Pixel Weather widget adds manual refresh button in version 1.1.20260716.x
Key points
- Pixel Weather widget gains a refresh button.
- Button located in the top-right corner of the widget.
- Version 1.1.20260716.x is rolling out via Play Store.
- Hourly and 10-day forecast cards no longer have scroll buttons.
New Refresh Functionality
Pixel Weather's homescreen widget, specifically the "Forecasted weather" widget, now features a manual refresh button. This button is positioned in the top-right corner and, when tapped, initiates a data refresh indicated by a brief spinner.
User Convenience
The addition of the refresh button allows users to update weather information directly from their homescreen without needing to open the main Pixel Weather application. This change aims to provide quicker access to current weather data.
Version Rollout and Other Changes
This update is part of version 1.1.20260716.x of Pixel Weather, which is currently being distributed through the Play Store. Alongside the refresh button, the Hourly and 10-day forecast cards within the city feed have been modified, removing the left/right scroll buttons that previously allowed navigation without swiping.
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Reporting from
The Pixel Weather homescreen widget now includes a manual refresh button, allowing users to update weather data without opening the full application. This update improves convenience for users checking weather forecasts directly from their homescreen.