Starting today,
Google News will offer four core features that meet the needs of users who are using a lighter connection, including those with
Android (Go Edition) phones:
When applicable, videos in the app will open in YouTube Go, ensuring that it’s delivered in a lightweight yet clear format. Videos won’t auto-play, saving precious data.
Newscasts (previews of a story) will adapt to become more text-focused, saving you data.
Images are compressed and can be fully loaded with just a tap. Videos and gifs will also not auto-play. Plus, less data will be cached and saved on your device.
Many articles can be saved for consuming in offline mode, easily downloaded over Wi-Fi for reading later.
And all of these features will turn on automatically—no need to toggle on a setting or make sure you’re in the right mode.
These features will roll out over the coming weeks to users around the world, ensuring that everyone has access to the news that matters most to them.
