Honor launches Magic 3 series

Honor's newest devices are poised to make a more significant impact internationally than recent devices from its previous owner Huawei. The new Magic 3 series will debut globally with Google apps and services installed. Something that Huawei can't have on its devices right now due to US sanctions.

This flagship series—which includes the Magic 3, Magic 3 Pro, and Magic 3 Pro Plus—run on the latest Qualcomm chipsets. The Pro and Pro Plus options use the newest Snapdragon 888 Plus processor, while the standard model is powered by the Snapdragon 888. All three devices feature a 6.76-inch 1344p OLED screen with curved sides and a 120Hz refresh rate.

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Zoom's Focus mode hopes to lessen virtual classroom distractions

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As online schooling and virtual classrooms still exist in many parts of the world, Zoom is hoping to help teachers keep the attention of easily distracted kids—at the very least, they won't see their classmates' antics. The app is getting a new Focus mode that looks like it is available even with free accounts.

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Instagram rolls out more anti-abuse features, will let you limit DMs and comments from non-followers

Instagram drew more flak over the summer after Black soccer stars in England were bombarded with racist messages after their Euro 2020 finals loss. Now, the Facebook-owned company is working to prevent these kinds of behaviour from happening again with three safety features.

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Samsung debuts Galaxy Watch4 series

Samsung refreshes its smartwatches with the new Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic. The former offers a more modern, minimalist look, while the latter brings the rotating bezel into a sleek silhouette. Both offer a thinner design than previous generations.

The company was able to slim down the smartwatches by introducing a new 3-in-1 sensor, the Samsung BioActive Sensor. This solitary chipset can keep track of three health metrics: Optical Heart Rate Sensor (PPG), Electrical Heart Sensor (ECG), and Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis Sensor (BIA). While this single sensor is smaller, the Galaxy Watch4's new algorithm still allows the watches to measure your vitals accurately.

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