Samsung Weather now shows exactly what’s making you sneeze

    By Paulo Vargas
Published April 7, 2026

Samsung’s latest Weather update puts the focus where it matters right now, pollen. With allergy season ramping up, the app now shows what’s actually in the air so you can react before symptoms hit.

Version 1.7.30.8 changes how that data appears. Instead of a generic icon, you now get separate categories for tree, grass, and ragweed, making it easier to read conditions without digging deeper.

If you deal with seasonal allergies, the type of trigger matters as much as the intensity, and now that detail sits front and center.

Samsung also reworks how severity shows up, replacing a color scale with text labels. It’s simpler to read at a glance, though some users may find the loss of color cues less precise.

The biggest shift is how the app presents daily readings. Instead of a single symbol, it splits conditions into tree, grass, and ragweed, giving you a clearer picture of what’s driving symptoms.

That added detail helps with everyday decisions. Tree and grass pollen peak at different times, so seeing them broken out lets you plan ahead with more confidence. If ragweed is high but grass is low, you’ll know what’s likely to trigger a reaction.

This version also brings a few smaller refinements across the app. Moon phase icons have been refreshed, giving nighttime forecasts a cleaner and more consistent look.

Radar gets a practical tweak as well, with new shortcuts that link out to more detailed forecasting tools. That gives you faster access when you want more than the basic overview.

None of these changes overhaul the app, but together they make it feel more polished. Samsung is leaning into incremental improvements that add value without forcing you to relearn anything.

Version 1.7.30.8 is rolling out now, but availability is staggered. It’s currently tied to devices running One UI 8.5, so not everyone will see it right away.

Pollen tracking itself isn’t new. Earlier versions like One UI 8.0 still support it, just without the updated visuals, so you’re only missing the redesign if the update hasn’t reached you yet.

The rollout may take a few weeks to reach all devices through the Galaxy Store. If you rely on the app daily, it’s worth checking for updates soon, especially as allergy season picks up.

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