Google News Settings: 14 Fast tips to get the most out of your news feed

  1. Customize Notification Settings in Google News: In Google News, you can customize your notification settings to receive alerts about breaking news, personalized stories, and updates on topics of interest. To do this, go to the Settings section in the app, then tap on Notifications. From there, you can enable or disable various notification categories and customize how and when you receive notifications.
  2. Change Your Region of Interest: Google News allows you to change your region of interest to receive news and updates relevant to a specific location. To change your region, go to the Settings section in the app, then tap on Region. From there, you can select your desired region or country to customize your news feed accordingly.
  3. Turn Off Video Autoplay in the Google News Feed: To turn off video autoplay in the Google News feed, go to the Settings section in the app, then tap on Autoplay. From there, you can disable video autoplay to prevent videos from playing automatically in your news feed.
  4. Check Full Coverage of a Story: When you come across a news story in Google News, you can check the full coverage of the story to see a comprehensive overview from various sources. Simply tap on the “Full Coverage” button next to the story to access additional information, including articles, videos, and opinion pieces related to the story.
  5. Follow Topics and Save Stories: You can personalize your Google News feed by following topics and saving stories that interest you. To follow a topic, simply tap on the “Follow” button next to the topic in your news feed. To save a story, tap on the bookmark icon next to the story, and it will be saved to your Saved tab for later reading.
  6. Hide Stories from a Specific Publication: If you want to hide stories from a specific publication in your Google News feed, you can do so by tapping on the three-dot menu next to a story from that publication and selecting “Hide stories.” This will prevent stories from that publication from appearing in your news feed.
  7. Activate Data Saver Mode: Google News offers a Data Saver mode that reduces the amount of data used while browsing the app. To activate Data Saver mode, go to the Settings section in the app, then tap on Data Saver. From there, you can enable Data Saver mode to reduce the amount of data used for images and videos in the app.
  8. Activate Mini Cards in Google News: Mini Cards in Google News provide brief summaries of news stories, making it easier to quickly scan through headlines. To activate Mini Cards, go to the Settings section in the app, then tap on Mini Cards. From there, you can enable Mini Cards to display brief summaries of news stories in your news feed.
  9. Check All Stories from a Publication: To check all stories from a specific publication in Google News, you can use the search feature in the app to search for the publication’s name. This will display all stories from that publication in your search results.
  10. Add Your Favorite Source on the Home Screen: You can add your favorite news source to the home screen of your device for quick access. Simply tap and hold on the news source in the Google News app, then select “Add to Home Screen” from the menu that appears.
  11. Change the Temperature Unit: To change the temperature unit in Google News, go to the Settings section in the app, then tap on Weather. From there, you can select your desired temperature unit (e.g., Fahrenheit or Celsius) to customize how temperature is displayed in the app.
  12. Add a Google News Widget to the Home Screen: You can add a Google News widget to the home screen of your device to quickly access news headlines and stories. To add a widget, tap and hold on an empty space on your device’s home screen, then select “Widgets” from the menu that appears. Scroll down to find the Google News widget, then drag it to your home screen to add it.
  13. Train Google News to Show Topics You Like: To train Google News to show topics you like, interact with the app by clicking on articles, saving stories, and following topics that interest you. Over time, Google News will learn your preferences and show you more relevant content based on your interests.
  14. Check Out the Newsstand Section: The Newsstand section in Google News allows you to explore a curated selection of magazines and news sources. You can access Newsstand by tapping on the Newsstand tab at the bottom of the app. Here, you can discover new publications and subscribe to magazines and newspapers.
  15. Stay Updated on Current Affairs with Google News: Google News provides a comprehensive and personalized way to stay updated on current affairs. By customizing your news feed, following topics, and saving stories, you can ensure that you receive the latest news and updates that matter to you.