Google's News app is being updated to make your feed look cleaner

Google News has recently received an update as part of Google's ongoing efforts to improve its Android apps. Google News has a sharper, more minimalist appearance, emulating the recent redesign of Google Maps, which reduced the size of the bottom bar. To make the user experience less cluttered, the revised app makes several changes to the bottom bar layout.

The bottom navigation bar of Google News has been trimmed in the most recent version. It had previously included "Headlines," "For You," "Following," and "Newsstand." "For You" and "Headlines" are now combined into a single "Home" tab, combining top news with personalized content. The "Newsstand" and "Following" tabs remain unchanged.

Additionally, there is now a convenient categories carousel at the top that allows you to quickly access important sections such as U.S., World, Business, Tech, Entertainment, Sports, Science, Health, Headlines, and Local. These categories, which were previously hidden in the "Headlines" section, are now prominently displayed, eliminating the need for additional steps and simplifying the process of locating the news that matters to you.

Additionally, the redesigned Google News app highlights your current feed in the carousel with bold chips. It improves navigation overall by providing a clearer, more visually appealing way to track your location, even though it could make one-handed navigating a little more difficult for some users.

The best app for compiling the most important stories from around the globe in one location is Google News. The Google app provides the most recent information, but News offers Android users a more specialized area to stay up to date.

News is just one of Google's apps that are becoming more minimalistic

Google News Google's decision to reduce the number of tabs in its bottom bar from four to three is indicative of a broader trend in app design. This simplified method adds a touch of elegance, enhances usability, and clears up mental clutter. A simpler, cleaner appearance with fewer tabs complements Material You's sleek, minimalist design. Thanks to a server-side upgrade, the redesign is now available for Android with version 5.120.x.