[APP] Weather4Me WP7 - Fastest Weather Anywhere! [Mar 5 2012] -[V]-2.3

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Hippy43

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Love it.. Much better than the HTC weather Hub! Question, there is a "live Tile" check box but when I pin the app to my main, it's just that, a pinned way to start the app.. Do I need to do something else? No biggie though. ;-)

Thanks for the GREAT app!

Never mind.. It loaded. :)
 
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s_v_l

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s_v_l

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Nice update, especially for Favorites page and Tap_And_Hold. Live Tile works fine, and time synced is great (not sure if this was already around previously).

3 suggestions:
1. Page for Hourly forecast in app or even better on 2nd tile (I know you had responded that I could get it from Accuweather but I much prefer it within the app)
2. 2nd tile that you can show 2nd location or 5 day forecast or hourly data
3. Multi-tile to show multiple weather locations

Thanks for your detailed feedback.
1. Unfortunately hourly data is not available directly for my free developer account. Currently it is available from the AccuWeather page (double_tap on one of the app page). AccuWeather fully redesign their site, it looks more finger friendly and more adopted to WP7. Try it now.
2. This feature will be available in the special app version designed for Mango.
3. I know, many applications show Live Tiles for different cities, but I'm not sure that this info may be useful in real life. App usability has the highest priority in my development.

Thanks again, good luck :)
 

s_v_l

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Weather4Me WP7 2.2 what's new demo

Weather4Me WP7 2.2 what's new
Video description:
Application selects metric units automatically according to the region Canada (just for example).
Demo shows alternate fast switching between favorite cities by Tap_And_Hold gesture.
Date format for '5 days" page dependent on system Long Date format,
but always shows days of week for days items.

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s_v_l

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Message to users

After the last service upgrade significantly improved Live Tile support

  • For most European countries, including:
    • Andorra
    • Austria
    • Belgium
    • Denmark
    • Finland
    • Greece
    • Ireland
    • Italy
    • Luxembourg
    • Netherlands
    • Norway
    • Portugal
    • Spain
    • Sweden
    • Switzerland
 
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s_v_l

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Weather4Me WP7 update to the version 2.3

"Weather4Me WP7" has been updated to the version 2.3 What's new:
+ Some app usability improvement and minor bugs fixed
+ Live Tile service several upgrades since the version 2.2
+ Fixed Live Tile generation bug for Australia and Canada
+ Improved Live Tile support for most European countries

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s_v_l

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My hosting account migration

Currently planned my hosting account migration to the more powerful server.
Some of users can see Live Tile Service in the Maintenance Mode state.
After near 24 hours Live Tile functionality will be restored automatically.
Stay with me and thanks for understanding.
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    Name: "Weather4Me WP7"

    Current version 2.3

    Weather information provided by AccuWeather(TM)
    * Weather by GPS location or for selected city
    * Live Tile on the Start screen
    * Detailed actual weather conditions
    * Today weather forecast
    * Up to 5 days forecast information
    * Both Metric and US (Imperial) units support and their automatic selection
    * Data refreshing on the application startup and manual data refreshing
    * Fast search city by name (partial name) or US zip code
    * Ability to add city to the favorites and fast switching between them
    * No limitation on the favorites number
    * Since the version 2.2 app shows ads at the bottom of the main window

    The program is optimized for traffic usage.
    For example, one weather query takes near the 15K data.
    Traffic for city search query may be vary, but no more than 1K in the most cases.
    When you tap on the "Details" link on the "5 Days" page program creates temporary page named "AccuWeather"
    and shows detailed weather info from the Accuweather site for mobile devices.
    In this case program works as web browser.

    If you like this app and think others might find this application useful,
    sharing your experience in a short review on the WP7 Marketplace would be highly appreciated.
    It is very easy with the "Weather4Me WP7". Just tap "Review" button on the "About application" page.

    What's new in the 2.3 version
    * Some usability improvement and minor bugs fixed
    * Live Tile service several upgrades since the version 2.2
    * Fixed Live Tile generation bug for Australia and Canada
    * Improved Live Tile support for most European countries

    Live Tile Demo (1 of 2)
    Live Tile Demo (2 of 2)

    Tile Samples:
    Weather4Me_livetile_samples.png


    "Weather4Me WP7" screen shots:
    Weather4Me_current_weather_240_400.jpg
    Weather4Me_weather_today_240_400.jpg


    Weather4Me_5days_forecast_240_400.jpg
    Weather4Me_icons_240_400.jpg


    Weather4Me_favorite_cities_240_400.jpg
    Weather4Me_current_weather_metric_240_400.jpg


    Source: (of app) http://www.softexpanse.com/plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?180
    Download Page Link: http://www.softexpanse.com/download.php?view.48

    FAQ (based on the users reviews on the WP7 Marketplace)

    Q. Program shows me weather info in the wrong units. How to fix this?
    A. Application selects units automatically according to your Regional Formats settings.
    Just tap on device "Start" button, go to the programs and start "Settings".
    On the "system" page tap on the "region & language" item.
    On the "region & language" page you should select "Region format" properly.
    After that WP7 will prompt you to restart system to apply new settings.
    (Also you can see these actions on the demo video, link below)

    Q. On the "5 Days" page program shows me date without days name. I want to see them. How to change date format on that page?
    A. "Weather4Me WP7" is using Long Date format specified in your system settings for date display on the "5 Days" page.
    Since the version 2.2 application always shows days of week for all regions/countries.

    Demo videos:
    Weather4Me WP7 1.0 first start, basic functionality demo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THL-iUu0xrU
    Weather4Me WP7 2.2 what's new demo

    Very good review by George Ponder on "WPCentral" for version 1.0 with the own video:
    http://www.wpcentral.com/weather4me-review

    Weather4me_Lead.jpg
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    My hosting account migration

    My hosting account migration mentioned in my previous post has been finished. :fingers-crossed:
    I'm testing new server...
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    i have updated to version2 - but the live tile is not working for me.
    i am on o2 (UK)
    with HD7
    weather by gps location is turned off
    live tile on the start screen is turned on
    message below this reads "service state: OK"

    1. Please, send me simple message (just "hi from dbb"), button "support@..." on the app about page and don't remove nothing from the subject line. It helps me identify your device in my database.
    2. How many applications with push notification feature installed on your device? "There is a limit of one push notification channel per application. There is also a limit of 15 push notification channels per device." - quote from the official MS documentation http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff402558(v=vs.92).aspx
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    No adds? whats mc donalds oatmeal doing on my wp7?

    Once more :)
    Application does not use any kinds of Ads API, so it is absolutely free from Ads.
    AccuWather temporary page shows the content of the AccuWeather site for mobile device.
    How app works you can read more in its description in the initial post or app homepage.
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    Update to the version 2.2

    "Weather4Me WP7" has been updated to the version 2.2 What's new:
    + Faster alternate switching to the Favorite City, just Tap_And_Hold on the app main window
    + Minor UI fix on the "Favorites" page
    + "5 days" page always shows days of week for all regions/countries
    + Fixed minor bug with connectivity to the Live Tile service
    + Some performance improvement
    + Now app shows ads at the bottom of the main window
    Application still fast and reliable.

    Initial post was changed.