Using the Android News App (Google News)

Google News is a popular news aggregator app available for Android devices. It organizes news articles from various sources and presents them in a user-friendly format. In this tutorial, you will learn how to make the most out of the Google News app on your Android device.

Prerequisites

• An Android device with an active internet connection.
• The Google News app installed on your device. If you don't have it, you can download it from the Google Play Store.

Steps

Step 1: Opening the Google News App

1. Locate the Google News app on your device's home screen or in the app drawer.
2. Tap on the app icon to open it.

Step 2: Setting Up Personalized News

1. Upon opening the app, you will be prompted to choose your interests. Tap on "Get Started" to proceed.
2. Select the topics you are interested in by using the suggested categories or searching for specific topics.
3. Tap on the checkmark icon to confirm your selections.
4. To skip this step and customize your interests later, tap on "Skip for now" at the bottom.

Step 3: Exploring the Home Screen

1. The home screen of Google News will display a personalized news feed based on your interests.
2. Scroll through the news feed to view news stories from various sources.
3. Tap on the article headlines or accompanying images to read the full articles.
4. Swipe right or left to navigate between different news categories.

Step 4: Customizing the News Feed

1. To further refine your news feed, tap on your profile picture at the top right corner of the screen.
2. Tap on "Customize" to access the settings for personalizing your news.
3. Here, you can adjust your interests, manage notifications, and modify other app settings.
4. Make the desired changes and tap on "Save" to apply them.

Step 5: Saving Articles for Later Reading

1. When you come across an article you want to save for later, tap on the three-dot menu at the bottom right corner of the article card.
2. From the options that appear, tap on "Save" to add the article to your saved collection.
3. To access your saved articles, tap on your profile picture and select "Saved" from the menu.

Step 6: Managing News Sources and Topics

1. To view and manage your news sources or topics, tap on your profile picture and select "Following" from the menu.
2. Here, you can see the sources and topics you follow.
3. Tap on any source or topic to unfollow it or tap on "Add More" to discover new sources and topics.

Step 7: Discovering New Topics and Sources

1. To explore new topics and sources, tap on the search icon, which is represented by a magnifying glass, at the top right corner of the screen.
2. You can search for specific keywords or browse through the suggested topics.
3. Tap on any topic or source to view related articles or to follow them.

Step 8: Accessing Local News

1. To view news stories specific to your location, tap on the location icon at the top left corner of the screen.
2. Grant the app permission to access your device's location if prompted.
3. Google News will provide you with local news based on your current location.

Step 9: Managing Notifications

1. If you want to receive notifications for breaking news or personalized updates, tap on your profile picture and select "Notifications" from the menu.
2. Toggle the switches for different notification types to customize your preferences.
3. You can also set a "Do Not Disturb" schedule to mute notifications during specific hours.

Congratulations! You now know how to effectively use the Google News app on your Android device. Stay informed and up-to-date with the latest news from various sources tailored to your interests.