WeatherBug Elite - Top Mobile Applications 2009

Developed by WeatherBug
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A recent study issued by market research firm Compete indicates that 39 percent of iPhone users cite weather-related applications as the apps they access most often--while the App Store offers hundreds of different meteorological downloads, WeatherBug Elite edges ahead of the pack, delivering live updates from a vast global network of professional weather stations in a slick, user-friendly format. The premium, ad-free application bolsters live local weather conditions and forecasts with the addition of full radar animation as well as supplementary map layers spanning infrared satellite, humidity, air pressure, wind speed and next-day high and low temperatures. Forecasts stretch from hourly looks to seven-day projections, including National Weather Service alerts, daily national outlook videos and radar maps with zoom features.

Other highlights of WeatherBug Elite include time-lapse weather camera animation, temperature contour and satellite infrared maps, cached data for offline viewing and interactive map technology enabling users to "drop a pin" to view current weather conditions for that location. WeatherBug promises ongoing updates, new features and related upgrades as part of the purchase price, meaning the app will keep improving regardless of whether the weather follows suit.