You can also just type 'weather' into the search bar, but c'mon, that's kind of boring. Then, say something along the lines of 'Show me the weather' or 'What's the weather like in ,' etc.

Open up the Google app or trigger your Google Assistant by long-pressing the home button, then either say 'OK Google' or press the microphone icon to activate voice search (if it's not already listening). Step 1: 'OK Google, What's the Weather Like?'

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And unlike some other sketchy weather apps out there, it doesn't abuse permissions to pry personal data from your phone since it's merely a piece of the Google app. It's got a polished Material Design interface, playful animations, and accurate forecast data pulled from. Google's Weather app (or app let, as some might say) is actually one of the best ways to view your local forecast on Android.

However, you will have to use Google to access the weather the old-fashioned way one more time, but you'll have the option to place a shortcut on your home screen to access the weather directly going forth. You can now access Google's slick Weather app without having to first open the Google or News & Weather apps.

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