As Strafach’s Medium post notes, “If you do not grant AccuWeather access to your GPS information, it will still send your Wi-Fi router name and BSSID, providing RevealMobile access to less precise location information regarding your device’s whereabouts.
Notably, turning off location data for AccuWeather doesn’t do much to limit the app’s reach. You also get current weather conditions updated every 15 minutes with the very latest humidity percentages, visibility, UV index, wind direction, wind and wind gust speed, and RealFeel® – AccuWeather’s exclusive weather forecasting system that analyzes multiple weather conditions to determine how the local temperature actually feels.Yes, if you don’t allow GPS access, still sends Wi-Fi BSSID and apparently uses Blurtooth beacons for geolocation. You get a quick look at the current weather conditions along with a snapshot of the forecasted conditions for each of the next 24 hours and each of the next 25 days. AccuWeather for Windows 8® brings you the most accurate, local weather forecasts available for more than 2.7 million locations worldwide. So, a trustworthy weather app makes all the difference. From what to wear to how to travel, the answers depend on accurate weather information. Most of our every day decisions are made based on the weather. Download AccuWeather for Windows 8® today at no cost and take advantage of the most accurate and local weather information for your desktop, PC, and tablet! You also get current weather conditions updated every 15 minutes with the very latest humidity percentages, visibility, UV index, wind direction, wind and wind gust speed, and RealFeel® – AccuWeather’s exclusive weather forecasting system that analyzes multiple weather conditions to determine how the local temperature actually feels.