Google Discover is getting a big upgrade that could finally give you a reason to stop doomscrolling and turn to the Google app for a curated mix of the web’s best content. Starting today, Google is rolling out a follow feature that lets you better control the content it delivers by subscribing to your favorite creators and publishers directly from Discover — including, of course, Android Police.
Tailoring content delivery to your preferences
Not just hoping the algorithm gets it right
In a blog post, Google’s Layla Amjadi said the update is designed to make Discover “a more helpful and personalized jumping-off point for exploring the web.” That means less generic trending content and more of the stuff you actually care about, like the latest phone reviews, update breakdowns, and spicy takes from your favorite tech writers.
The new follow button appears whenever you see content from a supported publisher or creator in Discover. Tap their name, preview their recent output — whether that’s news articles, YouTube videos, or even Instagram and X posts — and then hit “follow” to make sure they show up more often in your feed. The feature is tied to your Google account, so your curated feed should travel with you across devices.
Google is also promising to expand the types of content that show up in Discover, pulling in not just web articles but short-form videos and social posts from a wider variety of platforms. That’s a big move for the company, which has traditionally kept Discover focused on links to websites.
The timing is no coincidence. With publishers scrambling to hold onto traffic as AI-generated search results eat into clicks, giving readers a direct line to their favorite sites could be a win-win. For the hard workers here at Android Police, it’s a way to stay in your digital orbit no matter what Google does to the almighty algorithm next.
So, the next time you spot an Android Police article in your Discover feed, tap our name, hit follow, and turn your Google app into the ultimate destination for staying up to date with the best Android news and reviews. It’s the best way to get the latest in breaking tech news and informative, insightful mobile device content.
