It’s time for iPhone owners to say goodbye to the Dark Sky Weather app

If you’re a Dark Sky fan, it’s officially time to find a new weather source or switch to Apple’s own app. The popular weather app acquired by Apple in 2020 will no longer be available from Saturday, December 31, according to the app’s website.

This date has already been announced, but it is worth remembering now that closure is upon us. Dark Sky stands out from other weather apps with its ability to provide up-to-the-hour forecasts. Apple’s acquisition of Dark Sky came amid a push by the iPhone maker to bolster its apps and digital service offerings, about a year after it was announced. Apple TV Plus, Apple News More and apple arcade.

Versions of the app that have already been purchased will no longer provide weather data, although Dark Sky’s API and website will exist until March 31. An API, or Application Programming Interface, allows other developers to integrate Dark Sky weather data into their own applications. .

Dark Sky says its forecasting tools have been integrated into Apple’s new weather app and that Apple’s WeatherKit API will be available to those building apps for Apple’s platforms.

The Android version of Dark Sky was retired in August 2020 shortly after it was acquired by Apple. Apple removed Dark Sky from its App Store in September.