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 News for Android now includes an embeddable “Preferred Sources” button that lets users highlight trusted outlets, natural-language controls for Discover that let readers refine topics by typing queries, and custom audio briefings that deliver personalized news summaries. The updates aim to increase user control over source selection, content discovery, and hands-free consumption within the app.