In what appears to be a server-side update, the Google App for both iOS and Android is now displaying “Trending News” cards alongside “Related stories” carousels.
This feature was first noticed by an Android user on Reddit, and as an iOS user, I can confirm that I am seeing the same types of cards as well.
The cards are placed above the regular set of news stories that typically appear when you first open the app or tap on the “G” button in the bottom center.
Based on my observations, the Trending News cards are relevant not only to what’s trending in the news but also to what you have recently searched for. I’ve seen several sets of Trending News cards before deciding to write this article, and each one has been highly relevant to my recent search history.
Like all other stories that appear in the Google Now section of the Google App, Trending Stories can be dismissed by swiping them to the left. Additionally, you can tap the three-dot icon on the top-right and select the option indicating you are “Finished with these cards.”
Tapping on a Trending News topic will instantly conduct a Google search, helping you find more information about that topic. Tapping on a specific story will, of course, take you to the page where that story is hosted.
