Global News Skytracker is a free weather app available on Android devices. The app was developed by Corus Entertainment and is listed under the Lifestyle category with a subcategory of Weather. The app provides highly accurate weather forecasts with both daily and hourly details for the next ten days. It also offers exclusive patent-pending Road Weather Index, colour-coded weather alerts arranged by severity, and the highest resolution satellite cloud imagery available.

The app has a completely new look and includes an option to submit user-generated photos and videos. It also provides an ability to share content via email, Twitter, and Facebook. The new menu allows users to click and read news headlines and watch weather-related videos. The Headline section features the latest regional, national, and international weather-related news. The Video section provides the latest weather-related news in video format. Additionally, there is a Feedback button to report bugs or give suggestions.

The app requires access to your Device and app history, Identity, Location, Photo/Media/Files, Wi-Fi connection information, and Device ID & call information access permissions to optimize the app experience based on available bandwidth, detect changes to network conditions and adjust the app experience accordingly.