Are there changes to Observation
Asked on 07/30/2024
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Yes, there are changes to the observation capabilities in the weather API as presented in the session "Bring context to today’s weather" at WWDC 2024. Specifically, Apple introduced two new queries: changes and historical comparisons.
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Changes Query: This query provides upcoming changes to temperature and precipitation, including the time at which they will occur. It highlights significant upcoming fluctuations such as increases or decreases in temperature or precipitation. This is useful for applications that need to inform users about significant weather changes in advance.
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Historical Comparisons Query: This query allows you to compare today's weather to historical averages, providing context based on data collected over the past 50+ years. This can help users understand how today's weather deviates from historical norms.
For more details, you can refer to the session Bring context to today’s weather (09:05).
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