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Google rolls out an embeddable "Preferred Sources" button, natural language Discover controls, and custom audio briefings in the Google News app on Android (Matt G. Southern/Search Engine Journal)
Google introduced three new features in its Android News app: an embeddable 'Preferred Sources' button, natural language controls for the Discover feed, and customizable audio briefings — positioning itself as enhancing user agency and news curation amid growing scrutiny over algorithmic transparency and information quality.
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"Google launched a 'Preferred Sources' button and natural-language controls in its News app to help users choose trustworthy news outlets."