Popular weather app Blue Skies has been updated as a universal Windows 10 app, bringing a complete overhaul of the user interface as well. Currently, there's no changelog included with the latest update, so there's no detailed view of everything that's new. However the UI now features a very clean dark blue color scheme with all of the current and forecasted weather information easily accessible from the main screen.
While the update is available on Windows 10 Mobile, the now-universal app doesn't appear to be available just yet on desktop. However, you can check out a sneak preview of the desktop experience from the screenshot below.
For now, if you'd like to check out the new and improved universal Blue Skies app, you can download the update from the Windows Store at the link below. And be sure to let us know what you think of the app in the comments!
Thanks to @AlexHileman on Twitter for the tip!
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Weather app Blue Skies gets UI overhaul as part of universal update
For some strange reason when the app updated itself it created a new app tile. So when I swipe to the left from my start screen to view all my apps in the app list, under B, I have an old blue skies app tile that when I click on it does nothing and a new blue skies app tile which opens the newly upgraded app. My problem here is that I cannot get rid of the old blue skies app tile that doesn't work and every time I try to uninstall the old app it doesn't disappear from my all apps list, which is highly irritating. I tried uninstalling the new upgraded app in hopes that both the new tile that works and the old tile that doesn't do anything would disappear but that didn't do anything, the new tile disappears upon uninstall but the old tile doesn't go away no matter what I do! Is anyone else experiencing this issue?
What is the source of Blue Skies' weather information, anyone know? I use MSN weather, but would consider using Blue Skies if they have a good source for their weather information. Thank you to any answers!
It uses Forecast.IO as the weather source
Makes sense
An observation for those still waiting for the 24 hour time format fix. If you launch the app after changing time to 24 hour BS will start up then crash back to W10M Start screen. However while the app is briefly open you can QUICKLY access Settings and change the time format back to 12 hour and then use the Back button. Blue Skies will work properly again.
Hi,
First of all, thanks for pushing out the updated version. I had been having some stability issues with the previous one on Win10Mobile which caused me to have to delete and redownload the app periodically. However, since the app had not been designed for Win10, I can't lay any blame your direction.
I do like the idea of colors being updated depending on the weather, that is a pretty cool concept, and I will be interested to see how it develops and works.
However, I do miss the design of the previous app. It seemed far more polished and visually appealing. The circle with the multiple pages worked well, and the updated design feels more like a skin of a website to me than a complted app. I am hopeful that you might consider bringing back the earlier design, but still incorporating some of your new ideas.
Thanks for being so responsive to feedback.
Jason
Thanks for the feedback!
interesting change to the UI
I did like the circle and pressing it to find out how far / time til the rain gets here... its currently raining here, so i dont know if the new design still has this hidden somehow?
Also, i seem to have two placeholders in the applications list
950Xl dual sim, running production release of windows 10 mobile, 10.0.10586.107
I think it should have been tested before putting it to work! Fortunately most apps don't behave like this!!
BTW; how long must we wait for our purchase to work?
My app of choice for weather, updated and now crashing repeatedly even after additional update.
I'd love to support the dev by paying for additional features, I just don't get that far.
Leaving it installed in hope it gets fixed.
It should be fixed in the latest update! Appreciate you wanting to support the app
It says that now live tile is available only of you pay...
And since the live tile never updated since I have this app...uninstalling immediately
I love this weather app. And I love how responsive the developer is. Although it crashes during loading I will keep it on my phone to check future updates!
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The latest update should fix that problem!
It did!
Blue Skies is current not available in my Lumia 640 xl
When i reach it in the store it says: Not available right now (I'm translating)
I regret paying for this app as it crashes before loading!
I use Lumia 950 XL with new firmware and the latest update!
Maybe it was the change from 12 format to 24 format.
Yup, can confirm it's a bug with the 24 format. I should be able to submit an update tonight to fix it.
It is not acceptable for everyday use after last update. It was much better with old design. Removed from my start screen.
It's raining UI!
I have updated the newest version, and paid money for the completed experiences, however, I cannot get the unlocked features. Another problem, after I change some settings, blue skies will be crashed unless I reinstall it and don't have any change in settings.
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Opened once an then just keeps crashing on getting the forecast :(
Did you change it to the 24hr time format? I'll have an update submitted tonight to fix it.
Is it just the 24hr format that causes the crash? I haven't downloaded any newer update yet but when setting up BS I select 24 hours & Metric (Celsius & Km) options.
The new look is nice..
Great!
The excellent new update with some corrections would be perfect... ;-)
Just another downgrade to make this more like an Android app although I do appreciate the developers effort.
Another good reason to stick or return to WP 8.1. Seems like most of the upgrades to Universal W10 are really downgrades in terms of appearance and function with features pulled. In the interim we are just beta testers. I decided on my main phone to return to 8.1 because of this. It's just a better experience right now.
How is this a downgrade?
Once the crashing is fixed please also provide the option for a Dark Theme.
Thanks for the suggestion!
Good to see the app having support given that a year end past with no updates. It's crashing like there's no tomorrow though, so I'll hold off on using it as my main weather app. It does look promising however.
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The latest update should fix the crashing problem!
Loved the new look...another great developer
Glad to hear it! :)
the update is very delicious, but crashing cannot stop after I updated the app on RS 14267.
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There's an update that should be available within a few hours (v10.0.6) that should hopefully fix the problem. In the meantime, you can try reinstalling the app and see if that fixes the problem.
Same here.
Is it me, or does this app look too plain?
agreed. That's why I primarily use 4castr
Beautiful
Thanks! :)
Awesome, was my favorite weather app before the crashing issues started! Looking forward to the updates. BTW, loved the old design, but like the new one too, so no issues there. Once all functionality is restored, I'll be happy. Only request is actually on the computer, not mobile, side: big live tile!
I'll add it to my to-do!
Awesome, you rock! I bought add-ons, happy to support your efforts.
Had to uninstall/reinstall Blue Skies to get it to launch after the update. It opened once and now crashes all the time. This is "BS". I mean what if it rains or gets really windy and I won't even know and could die when I walk out the door!? 950XL, WI build 14267 or whatever it is.
Thanks for letting me know! I'll look into it. An update (v10.0.6) should be available in a few hours that fixes some bugs. Let me know if that fixes it for you.
Will do. Thanks, sir!
Loaded once now crashes every time. On windows insider fast ring latest build. Also uninstalled and reinstalled still no go.
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same here.
An update (v10.0.6) should be available in a few hours that fixes some bugs. Let me know if that fixes it for you.
No problem here...XL
Hey Rohit, I LOVE the app. It is one of the few apps that I went out of my way to pay for upgrades. I'm still on the 8.1 version on my Icon.
That said, I can't use the app anymore. After it runs for a few hours, the live tile stops updating, and the app immediately crashes to the start screen or the app list when you try to open it. Hard reset doesn't work, and I have to literally uninstall/reinstall to get it to respond again. Which defeats the purpose of having updates at a glance.
I do hope the new version is stable. I don't know when I will get an upgrade, however.
Glad to hear you like the app but sorry to hear about the problems you're having with the 8.1 version. It was because of those problems that I decided to start from scratch and rewrite everything with the Win10 update. Unfortunatly, I won't be supporting the 8.1 version anymore though. Hang tight for the Win10 update, hopefully it'll come out soon!
Love this this app. Just downloaded it, but it won't open.
An update (v10.0.6) should be available in a few hours that fixes some bugs. Hopefully that fixes things for you!
I like to support the app but it won't let me.
The v10.0.6 update should be available in a few hours that should fix this! Thanks for supporting the app.
Awesome, I was literally just thinking about an update for this app today! Personally I prefer the design of the old app. The circle and the symmetry was great.
Appreciate the feedback!
The old live tile was absolutely perfect and was the reason I chose Blue Skies, please bring it back.
Same here.
Awesome. This one had the best live tile on all of Windows 8.1
...yet mine crashes so often, I have to uninstall.
Seems faster
About this update... I love the new design. The way it matches the new Windows 10 UI natively is amazing! BUT it's lacking a lot of features, especially the customization of the live tile. Man, the new live tile is horrible. Hope they return the ability to customize it. That´s what I loved the most.
About this update... I love the new design. The way it matches the new Windows 10 UI natively is amazing! BUT it's lacking a lot of features, especially the customization of the live tile. Man, the new live tile is horrible. Hope they return the ability to customize it. That's what I loved the most.
Glad to hear you like the design! I rewrote the entire app so the features will slowly come back. Specifically with the live tiles, it's been hard to implement the designs I want with the way the new adaptive tiles have to be made but I'll figure something out to improve it.
Totally agree. I really like this app, but thought that the live tile for it was one of the best for me...the customization, and ease of getting information quickly on the tile (without having to go into the app) sold me on paying for the full experience and supproting the developer. I had some frustrations with the tile not updating, but I hope that this new version will will fix the updating tile, and bring back the customization. Thank you for your efforts Rohit!
Try to support it so I can use live tile but nothing happens, also click on unlock features and nothing there either. Running latest & greatest Insider
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Just submitted an update to fix it! Thanks for letting me know and wanting to support the app!
Great, got the update and purchased. Live tile isn't showing me current conditions, is it suppose to flip to current on one side and forecast on other? Thanks!!
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Thanks for letting me know, I'll look into it! For some reason, it displays on laptops but not on mobile.
The previous design with 3 screens was much better. It was easy to quickly glance at the page you were interested in and get all the info you needed. Now you have to scroll around all over the page to get that same info. It's much less intuitive and takes longer to get at the info
Thanks for the feedback!
Hope that didn't sound too negative, I still love the app and appreciate your work. I just find it a bit harder to get at the data now.
No, you're fine! The feedback helps me determine what areas I need to improve.
I was a fully paid up user under W8.1 and have just today installed the new W10M version. I've been into Settings to change app for 24 hour usage and then when I try to use the app it goes back to Start screen. When reloading app it's straight back to Start screen.
Looks like there's a bug somewhere in the app. As it is I can't comment on design, UI or features as the app is unusable. Can you take a look and get back to me and others?
Thanks for letting me know! Guessing you changed it to the 24hr time format? I should have an update to fix that bug tonight!
It sucks now... Actually has been bad for awhile but removing things is never good... Moving on
You're an awful person.
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Why because I don't like a crappy app being made worse or share your butthurt opinion.... Did I offend your boyfriend? Tell me...
Hey your immaturity is showing.
Yep...just like your ignorance... Now piss off
It sucks doesn't help. Make it better by mentioning the things that you don't like about it. Sounds like the dev is reading and responding to the productive comments
I left my feedback in the proper channels for months via the store and emailing the developer... They don't care so why should I.... This is a comment section....i made my comments and opinion. Why don't you fanboy trolls get outta your moms basement and stop being butthurt over Ms crappy attempt at a mobile os and it's third rate developers.
And if you morons would look through the comments you'd realize I'm not the only one who thinks this app is bad and getting worse!!! Or better yet I'm not the only one to make a blanket "it sucks statement" . When a developer chooses to ignore people they get what they get in terms of ratings,and feedback. The store is too full of good weather apps to put up with a bad one that has never worked properly even in 8.1. Design is only part if the battle and this one had it nailed and then ruined it. You little prats need a life....
Yes. But you are the one using spewing 'vitriol' and inappropriate language. The dev is on here reading comments, so a little respect and appropriate comments would be the order of the day. But then again, you have to respect yourself before you can respect others. Oh, by the way, arms out from the duvet and open your eyes. Look! Mums left you ice tea and biscuits!
Aren't you cute and clever? No, sugar coating anything is not my bag. If the developer makes a app worse I'm to tell them... Damn their feelings if they take it personal! And your sensitive feeling as well, so sorry sweetheart , It sucks!
Hi
I use both 4castr and Blue Skies. They are often within a couple of degrees of each other for "accuracy". Lol. Blue Skies crashes quite a bit, hope this update fixes things. 930 & 950XL both on WIFR.
Kind of a shame that the re-design follows a different style. I really liked the "layered" use of circles within square panes. This looks vaery minimalistic, and barebone, which leaves some odd blank spaces.
Really love this app (kept crashing on my 950xl btw) but in this update I miss the radar view which I lived so much. Hope it comes back in future updates
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Radar will be coming back after I figure out a way to implement it better. Thanks for the feedback!
Great to hear that Rohit and thanks for easing my mind :)
I'm happy about this. It stopped working for me when I upgraded to Windows 10 mobile.
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I'd love to hear how the app performs for you now!
Hey Rohit,
I'm a big fan of Blue Skies. I was really disappointed when it stopped working on W10M. I'm more than glad that it's now available on W10M.
However, it crashed for me every time I launched it, ever after changing the time to 24-hour format. I don't know how that's related to the app crashing.
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Samé here. Crashes after changing time format.
Thanks for letting me know! Should have an update to fix 24hr time format tonight!
Nice. My favorite weather app when I am using my WP!
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Glad to hear it! :)
Very odd design choices. Just my opinion, but I preferred the previous look much better. The live tile was much better as well. Also and, maybe it's a bug, but mine is very pale gray, not blue.
The color actually depends on the weather. What don't you like about the new design, I'd love to hear your feedback!
The pale grey gave me a bad first impression. Also, I really liked the big circle, it was distinctive. As for the live tile, right now it's 5 days across the top, with a big blank strip on the bottom. I really liked the balance of the old tile, with the lines separating the readings. Thanks for taking my feedback :)
Agreed regarding the circle. It did an excellent job of grabing your attention, so that you could immediately see the current conditions, followed by the "forcast pane" below, which (as I recall) was panable, to see current and future weather predictions.
Thanks for the feedback!
I've been trying to figure out a way to improve the design of the live tile but it's been hard to implement the designs in the way the new adaptive tiles are created. Hopefully I'll figure something out soon though!
I just got the blue color, it does look better than the gray.
Maybe you should contact Microsoft directly about it. They've been pretty helpful lately
Maybe you should contact Microsoft directly about it. They've been pretty helpful lately
Thanks Rohit. I know how hard it is to move to a UWP with responsive design. I like the simple asthetic. Thank you for developing for UWP.
Rohit, can't wait to dl this once Windows 10 mobile is released. Best weather app available. :)
Love the new design, please bring back the old live tile though, the new one does not look good on the smallest setting which I always have it on. The old tile was perfect! Love the rest though, good to see you've stuck around for W10
What's your source for weather information?