Google app working to give you control over how searches influence your feed (APK teardown)
It's still probably a good idea to go Incognito before searching for all the weird stuff you're into.
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- “Updates from searches” will let you control how search history impacts the stories you see.
- Google appears to be testing this toggle at the moment, and you won’t see it on all devices.
If you’re an Android user looking to catch up on the day’s stories, the ubiquitous Google app is a quick way to browse headlines and explore whatever catches your eye. More than just highlighting the latest stuff to trend, the app tracks interests you’ve saved, stories you’ve liked, and topics you’ve followed in order to tailor its feed specifically for you. Now it looks like the Google app is getting one more tool like this in its arsenal.
We’re looking at version 15.36.40.29.arm64 of the Google app, where we’ve found a fresh option for configuring the newsfeed. Google has created a new “Updates from searches” option promising “Summaries from the freshest top stories on your interests.” If you’re not super engaged with the app, and don’t spend a lot of time liking posts or setting up topics to watch, simply using your search habits to dictate the stories you’re probably interested in reading sounds like it makes a lot of sense.
