Microsoft rains MSN news feed down on Windows 11 Weather app
The Weather app will now show news stories in addition to your local forecast.
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Microsoft rolled out an update to the Weather app for Windows 11 and Windows 10 that brings a new home page and new features. The latest version of Weather also includes trending news topics, which may not be a welcome addition to everyone. The changes were spotted and then shared online byTwitter user FireCube.
Many have complained about Microsoft shoehorning the MSN news feed into apps and services. I’ve written aboutnews within the Windows 11 widget panelin the past. AReddit threadabout the latest Weather app update includes several criticisms about the addition of news.
“I don’t know why every MS product now have “recommended content” or in other words ads. This is just getting too bad. They’ve gone too far now,” saidReddit user fancemon.
The trending news stories at the top seem to be weather related. That being said, the types of stories shown are similar in style to those that you’ll see on the general MSN news feed.
In addition to the trending stories, you’ll also see ads within the feed.
The new layout should appear in version 4.53.50501 of the app or later. That build of the app is available to Insiders at the moment.
If you don’t have the latest version of the Weather app yet, you can still see what the revamped interface will look like. The home page of the updated app is essentially identical to theMSN weather website.
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Assuming that the updated Weather app is identical to the web version of MSN Weather, you will also see general news in addition to weather-related stories.
Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.
