Back in September, news broke that Google was working on a redesign for the Google News app's home tab. At the time, it appeared that the company was testing different tab layouts for the bottom navigation bar. Now, it appears that Google has settled on the final design.
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A recent report reveals that version 5.120.0.696279761 of the Google News app introduces a revamped “Home” tab. This new layout combines features from the previous “For You” and “Headlines” tabs, bringing both personalized recommendations and top stories into a single, streamlined section.
Google has also added interactive filter chips to the new Home tab for better navigation. These chips allow users to switch between “For You,” “Headlines,” and other familiar categories like World, Business, and Technology. Meanwhile, the “Following” and “Newsstand” tabs remain unchanged.
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The revamped interface hasn't made it to the latest stable version of the Google News app yet, but with the redesign looking almost finalized, a wider rollout could be imminent.
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Google News is one of the most popular apps for bringing together the world's top news stories in one place. While you can still get the latest news through the Google app, Google News provides a more focused experience for Android who prefer a dedicated platform to stay informed.
Source: phonearena
