Published on 12-30-2011 12:12 AM
Displaying information on iOS?s lock screen is old hat for jailbreakers, but Apple appears to have approved an App that brings weather information to the lock screen of non-jailbroken devices.
Apple normally doesn?t allow applications, even their own, to display information on the lock screen. Apple?s own weather widget in the notification center can?t even display information on the lock screen. How ?Lock Screen Weather App? pulled a fast one on Apple is actually quite simple.
The app actually plays a silent song through the built-in iPod app and then displays the album art in the lock screen. However, the album displays the weather forecast based on your location and comes complete with a five-day outlook. The workaround manages to side step Apple?s rules regarding the lock screen and how apps interact with other programs.
Sadly if the this app is activated no other audio can be output through the device?s headphone jack. So users must weigh their need to know the weather against their love of music as both aren?t mutually inclusive. Also, because the music player is constantly "playing", even if that playing is inaudible, battery life might take a hit.
Lock Screen Weather App is currently available in the App Store for $.99, but knowing Apple they could rewrite the rules and pull the app before the weekend is out. Then again, Apple did approve an app titled ?Lock Screen Weather App.?
Thanks to Dennis for the tip!
Source: iDownloadBlog
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