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Visualize the sun, moon, and stars with a dynamic sky simulator. Explore celestial movements, track moon phases, and gain an appreciation for solar and lunar cycles. It also offers global weather forecasts and hyperlocal precipitation predictions for your chosen locations.
What's New in Sol ー Weather, Pocket Sky
1.1.9
November 9, 2020
- NEW Bedside Mode for overnight ambient display ー Set Sol to a low-brightness state to show you the sky outside - Bedside Mode is ideal in landscape orientation, connected to a power source and with your phone set to Airplane Mode - NEW Updated Visuals - NEW Home Screen Time-Travel Details - All NEW Widgets for iOS 14 - Add multiple cities to your home screen - Choose from three different widget sizes and configure each widget to a unique city - Support for multiple languages including Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, French, German and Russian - Minute-by-minute precipitation for most major cities around the world - Introducing Sol Free Tier - A limited time chance to experience Sol with iOS 14 FREE - Introducing Siri Shortcuts - Set up your favorite cities as shortcuts and ask Siri to show you a window at anytime
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FAQ
What is Sol?
Sol is a sky simulator that displays the position and altitude of the sun and moon for any location. It also provides global weather forecasts and hyperlocal precipitation predictions.
How does Sol simulate the sky?
Sol uses a unique circular gesture on its home screen to allow users to interactively move the sun and moon forward and backward in time, simulating the changing sky hues and opacity throughout the day.
Can Sol help with time blindness?
Yes, Sol can serve as a visual aid to counter time blindness, especially for those working nights or experiencing extended lockdowns, by providing a clear representation of the time of day.
Does Sol offer weather forecasts?
Yes, through the Global Weather subscription, Sol provides a 3-hourly forecast for five days and, for US locations, hyperlocal minute-by-minute rain or snow predictions.
What devices does Sol support?
Sol is available on iPhone, iPad, iPod, and Mac devices.
What is the age rating for Sol?
Sol has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young children and above.
How often is Sol updated?
The latest version of Sol is 1.1.9, and it was last updated on November 9, 2020.
What is the user rating for Sol?
Sol has a rating of 4.0 stars based on 1 rating.
