Nvidia introduces $199 Tegra Note tablet

Claiming to be the “world’s fastest 7-inch tablet,” the new Nvidia Tegra Note packs in some serious power. It is the first tablet to run on the Tegra 4 processor with a 72-core GeForce GPU and quad-core Cortex-A15 CPU, which is currently benchmarked as the fastest mobile processor on the market, and touts a 10-hour HD video playback capability.

The stylus-supported device features a 1,280 x 800 pixel IPS display, 5-megapixel rear and front facing HD camera, and the latest “100% Android” operating system. Nvidia has yet to specific a release date for the Tegra Note though.

Windows Phone 8 obtains clearance for US and Canadian government use

Windows Phone 8 has yet to reach the consumer success it hopes for but with this new accreditation they might find success in a different segment. Microsoft has announced that their operating system has received FIPS 140-2 government accreditation, which means government employees in the US and Canada can now be issued Windows Phone 8 smartphones.

Yahoo! iOS 7 updates brings read later feature, among others

Yahoo! has been trying to play catch up with its mobile services and the latest product to get an upgrade would be the Yahoo! app for iPhone. The now iOS 7-ready app incorporates both Yahoo!’s and iOS 7’s new look and adds a number of new features as well, including breaking news, read later feature, and Tumblr integration.

My Saves is the read later, Instapaper-like feature of the app; breaking news alerts you of new content and stories that break; and Cinemagraphs that integrates videos and GIFs, a feature possibly taken from Tumblr. Navigation in this new Yahoo! app mimics gestures in Yahoo!’s Weather app where you can scroll down to see the list of stories and once you select a story, you can swipe horizontally to read on.

Apple releases iTunes update, includes iOS 7 support, Podcast Stations, Genius Shuffle

Aside from releasing iOS 7 to the market yesterday, Apple has updated its iTunes software to accommodate the new operating system and those who still use their desktop to update their iPhones. The Cupertino-based company also added the new Podcast Station, which lets you create custom stations from podcasts you regularly follow and updates new episodes automatically and syncs playback positions across devices. They also included Genius Shuffle, which puts together songs in your library that Tunes thinks are complementary.

Apple’s Pandora-like streaming service, iTunes Radio, is also included in this update. However, this feature is currently just available for U.S. iTunes account holders.