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With close to 90 per cent market share, Google Search engine is the most popular platform to seek information and general news on smartphones, desktops and tablets worldwide. And, the Google News tab is the most preferred feature to check on the latest information on geopolitics, sports, and even hyperlocal news events.
Now, Google is bringing a new custom 'Preferred Sources' feature that allows users to select their favourite news website to get all the latest news.
"Everyone has their own preferences about where and how they get their news, so we're launching a new feature in Search that lets you customise your experience to see more from your favourite sites within Top Stories," said Duncan Osborn, Product Manager, Google Search.
Here's how to add your favourite news source in the 'Preferred Sources' tab in Google News' Top Stories:
When the user searches for a news topic, he/she will see a new button next to Top Stories that lets them select their favourite news sites.
User can also go to the Top stories on Google News tab, and there he/she can select the preferred sources.
Google News gets 'Preferred Sources' feature.
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Next to the “Top stories” header, click the Cards Star icon 'Preferred Sources'. The user can search for and choose the sources and outlets he/she would like to find.
Once the user chooses preferred sources, they’ll appear more in Top Stories or in a new dedicated 'From your sources' section.
Users can select as many sources as they like.
For now, the 'Preferred Sources' is available in the US and India. It will be expanded to more regions worldwide later this year.
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