Thing 4- Keeping Up

So I downloaded Flipboard onto my phone and set it up with things that interest me.  I was all excited about having it on my phone,even more excited about being a little more knowledgeable about the daily news (which by all accounts I am woefully neglectful of).  However, this app didn't ring my bell.  I guess I am to used to getting my info in the way I am already used to getting it. It seems like too much trouble to get used to a new app.  Old habits and all that.  I will make an effort to use the app more and see if that improves my view of it.   Any suggestions on what I can do to improve my usage of Flipboard?