Google ditching full-screen weather page: what android users need to know

The end of a familiar feature

android users, prepare for a change! Google is phasing out the beloved full-screen Google Weather page. That familiar shortcut icon—a sun peeking from behind a cloud with the Google “G”—that you placed on your homescreen via the Google Search app is undergoing a transformation. Many are already noticing the shift, with the icon now linking to Google Search results for “weather” instead of the dedicated page. This marks a significant change from the days of Froggy the Weather Frog, who enthusiastically shared weather updates and forecasts.

Froggy's still around!

Don't despair! The good news is that Froggy hasn't hopped away completely. He’s still present within the AI Overview, nestled in a box showcasing the hourly forecast for the next six hours. Currently, with the forecast for Salem, Massachusetts, predicting rain and snow, our amphibian friend is sporting an umbrella in Google colors as animated rain falls around him. This quirky touch remains a delightful element of the Google weather experience.

What's changed with the icon?

Previously, tapping the shortcut icon would open the full-screen weather page. Now, users are encountering a notification informing them that the weather page has moved. The icon now redirects to Google Search results for