MAY 2020 PCWorld 35weather all over the world, and powers some
of the best Android weather apps, including
Tiny Clouds and the ultra minimal Sun. They
have until the end of next year to find a new
provider that will hopefully be as
comprehensive as Dark Sky.
Unfortunately, Android users are no
stranger to the effects of Apple’s spending
spree. Over the years, Apple has bought
some of the best and most beloved apps and
left Android users twisting in the wind with no
alternative other than to switch to an iPhone.
And sadly, this won’t be the last time it
happens. Apple has a history of buying and
killing (or crippling) Android apps and
services over the years with a smile, and with
a ton of money, lots of clout, and a billion-plus
customers, there isn’t much Google can do to
stop it.CHOMP
Back before Google had a stranglehold on all
things search, a small company named
Chomp was chewing up the competition.
There was a reason—when it originally
launched in 2011, the Android Market wasn’t
so easy to navigate. Chomp made it easier to
discover apps through personalized
recommendations and crowd-sourced
reviews. With an excellent interface, uncanny
search results, and a smart, sophisticated
engine, Android enthusiasts knew ChompApple has incorporated some of Beats’ features into Apple Music, but we really miss The Sentence.