Forced App Update Hangs Weather Forecast Over Customers' Heads The push to modernize can be a double edged sword for companies like AcuRite, which is constantly striving to stay ahead of the curve in the weather monitoring industry.
The firm's decision to force its device owners to use a new companion app is a prime example of this delicate balance.
AcuRite announced that it would retire its My AcuRite app on May 30, citing the need for continued investment in "smarter, more connected solutions.