Flipboard for Android gains audio, lets us tune into SoundCloud from our Samsung

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[Flipboard](http://www.engadget.com/tag/Flipboard/) on iOS has had audio for some time, giving users the chance to go all high-brow as they listen to [NPR](http://www.engadget.com/tag/NPR/) while browsing the news on their iPad. It's Android's turn to adopt that cultured stance: an update to Flipboard on its newer platform includes the full, listen-in-the-background Audio category channel selection, whether it's thoughtful public radio snippets or spotlights on podcasts and artists. [SoundCloud](http://www.engadget.com/tag/SoundCloud/) mavens get the biggest fill, both through a direct link to their account as well as a list of specialized channels. Anyone who can already use Flipboard for Android just needs to hit Google Play to add the new audio dimension; [Kindle Fire](http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/11/amazon-kindle-fire-hd-review-7-inch/) and [Nook](http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/26/barnes-and-nobles-nook-hd-7-inch-android-tablet-hands-on-video/) owners should see a fully tailored experience in a matter of days.

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