Google is preparing to roll out a useful addition to its app that lets users dictate the kind of stories they want appearing in their Discovery feed through natural language instructions. Once the functionality becomes widely available, individuals will be able to tap the three-dot menu on any story card to instruct Gemini regarding the specific topics they wish to follow, while continuing to refine those preferences over time.
How the Natural Language Prompt Operates
According to Google, operating the new feature is straightforward once it goes live within the Google app. Users can click any three-dot menu situated in the feed to adjust how their content stream is curated. Doing so opens a dedicated window prompting individuals with the question of what they want to view. Within this interface, readers will discover sample queries alongside a designated text field for manual entry. Google notes that typing a query like kitchen renovation tips and ideas will prompt Gemini to generate a tailored list of content types, ranging from modern layout floor plans to budget-friendly surface refreshes. Satisfied users can then immediately trigger a feed refresh.
Refining and Adjusting Your Content Stream
Should the initial interpretation provided by Gemini require adjustment, users retain the freedom to send secondary instructions before finalizing the refresh. For instance, an additional prompt focusing on eco-friendly and sustainable upgrades allows the system to recalibrate its output accordingly. This iterative process can be repeated as many times as necessary until the desired curation is achieved, after which users can hit the refresh command. Google has confirmed that these particular updates will begin rolling out across devices in the coming days.
Enhanced Audio Briefings in Google News
Alongside the conversational Discovery updates, Google revealed two additional enhancements tailored for Android users. First, the platform is expanding customization controls for audio briefings delivered through Google News. Listeners will now gain the ability to pinpoint exact subjects of interest by navigating between broad main categories and granular subtopics. A user might specify a desire for science and technology updates while explicitly excluding gaming, environment, or virtual reality in favor of neuroscience and space exploration.
Furthermore, Google is expanding the availability of a dedicated preferred sources button for digital publishers. Early implementations of this mechanism have previously appeared on Lifehacker publications. While exact details regarding the newest version remain sparse, the control mechanism empowers individuals to signal to Google that they want a higher frequency of content from specific publishers regarding designated topics like artificial intelligence, security, and consumer technology whenever those items surface within the feed.
