While Google may be kicking Reader to the curb, it appears its magazine-esque news browser Currents is still getting some love. The Android app has been updated today with a few handy features — perhaps most noteworthy is the addition of syncing. Now, if you're reading Currents on multiple Android devices, your read posts will sync between them. It's a must-have feature for any on-the-go reading app, so we're happy to see it arrive here (even though it's the kind of thing Currents should have had a long time ago). Google has also updated the audio playback features in the app. Any news feeds you're subscribed to that feature audio will let you build a playlist of stories to listen to — it sounds a lot like the way NPR's site and iOS apps work. Currents also features some revamped and improved audio controls. Unfortunately, these features didn't make their way to a new iOS app — Apple users will have to wait and see if Google adds them to their platform of choice.
Google Currents news browser now includes audio playlists and sync between Android devices
Google Currents news browser now includes audio playlists and sync between Android devices
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