Gadgets Weekly: Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 and more

Technology companies Lenovo, Godrej, V-Guard and more launched Android tablet, smart locks, air coolers and more this week (April 20-May 03, 2026).

DH's Gadgets Weekly edition features the latest personal technology products and related events, keeping you informed about everything happening in the world of consumer electronics.

. The new tablet sports a 13-inch 3.5K PureSight Pro display with 144Hz refresh rate, supporting 800 nits peak brightness.

It also features Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 octa-core processor, Android 16 OS (up to Android 18 & four years security updates up to 2030), 8GB RAM, 256GB storage (expandable up to 2TB) and a 10,200mAh battery with 45W fast charging.

Besides the Gemini Live and Circle to Search, it supports several generative Artificial Intelligence features, including AI Notes, Smart Reader, AI Creation Tools, Live Transcript, and more.

It also features a 13MP AutoFocus camera on the back and an 8MP sensor for selfies and video calling. It also comes with four JBL speakers tuned with the Dolby Atmos system.

The device also comes with a Lenovo Tab Pen Plus stylus with a retail box and costs Rs 39,999 in India.

.Apple's record-breaking double-digit growth continues in India. The new Supersonic Travel series hair dryer comes in compact form factor. It is said to be 32 per cent smaller and 25 per cent lighter than Dyson’s full-sized Supersonic hair dryer.

It can easily fit into any regular handbags, carry-ons and cabin luggage. But it promises to deliver the effortless drying performance.

Also, it supports attachments of existing Dyson Supersonic and Dyson Supersonic Nural series hair dryers.

Dyson Supersonic Travel hair dryer boasts of intelligent heat control technology that measures airflow temperature 100 times per second, preventing extreme heat damage, while its airflow is precisely engineered to dry hair quickly and evenly, so hair stays healthy and glossy

Its voltage can automatically adapt to the country of choice, with full machine performance all around the world. It costs $299.99 (approx. Rs 28,435). It is expected to be launched in more markets, including India, in the coming weeks.

.CMF Headphone Pro Review: Visually pleasing design & really good sound quality. The new Dell laptop's enclosure is crafted from CNC-machined aluminium and features Gorilla Glass 3 shield. The new series is marked by the distinctive XPS logo on the lid for a refined and premium visual identity.

The new XPS 14 and 16 series come with an improved zero-lattice keyboard featuring crisper feedback for a more effortless experience for long hours. It also has a glass touchpad with subtle etching that enables smooth, distraction-free navigation from the first use.

Both the laptops come with optional display panels--power-efficient 2K LCD for longer runtime or a cinematic 2.8K or 3.2K Tandem OLED touch display for vivid visuals with a wider colour range.

They also feature a 10W quad-speaker system, capable of offering an immersive 360-degree spatial sound experience. They also come with a first-of-its-kind ultra-narrow camera optical design. It reduces the footprint of the 8MP/4K webcam module without compromising quality.

With the new Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors and built-in Intel Arc graphics featuring 12 Xe cores – Intel's highest performing integrated graphics – the XPS 14 and XPS 16 promise to deliver up to 57 per cent and 78 per cent faster AI performance, respectively and more than 50% faster graphics performance compared to the previous generation.

They come with configurations up to the Intel Core Ultra X7 358H, paired with 32GB LPDDR5X memory, enabling faster responsiveness and efficient power use. Dell XPS 14 and 16 are said to be the first laptops on the market with the highest 900 Wh/L energy-density batteries. They promise to deliver a longer runtime than their predecessors.

Dell's new XPS 14 starts at Rs 2,05,990 and the XPS 16 starts at Rs 2,78,550.

.OnePlus Pad 4 with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 launched in India. The new NX Pro Ncrypt is touted to be India's first smart home locker system with facial-based biometric security features.

Additionally, it supports fingerprint security and digital PIN, allowing users to choose between single‑mode or dual‑mode security.

Built on advanced AES encryption, facial data is converted into secure digital templates rather than stored as images, significantly strengthening privacy and data protection.

Its price starts at Rs 47,499.

.Oppo F33 Pro review: Decent phone with stylish design. The company says the new Alpine White will feature a cool-toned finish that gives the smartphone a sharp and premium look. Meanwhile, Asphalt Black has a darker shade of black with a matte finish. The rest of the design features and internal hardware remain the same as the original.

It sports a 6.78-inch 1.5K (2800×1260p) AMOLED display with 20:9 aspect ratio, supports 144Hz refresh rate, and offers up to 5,500 nits peak brightness.

It also features dual SIM slots, an in-display fingerprint sensor, a type-C port, an infrared sensor, stereo speakers, and an IP65 dust- and water-splash-resistant rating.

iQOO Neo 10 is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 octa-core processor. It is a 4nm class 64-bit octa-core Kryo silicon. With a peak clock speed of 3.2 GHz, it promises 31 per cent improvement in performance.

With the latest Adreno 825 GPU, it promises to deliver up to 49 per cent improved performance and 49 per cent better power efficiency.

The device runs Android 15-based Funtouch OS 15 and features 8GB / 16GB LPDDR5x Ultra RAM with 128GB (UFS 3.1) / 256GB / 512GB UFS 4.1 storage, and a massive 7,000mAh battery with 120W superVOOC fast charging capability.

It houses a dual-camera module-- main 50MP (with 1/ 1.95-inch Sony IMX882 sensor, f/1.79 aperture, OIS: Optical Image Stabilisation) + 8MP ultra-wide angle lens (with GC08A3-WA1XA sensor, f/2.2) with LED flash on the back. On the front, it houses a 32MP sensor (with f/2.45) for selfies and video calling,

Both the back and front cameras can record up to 4K video at 60 frames per second. The price starts at Rs 37,999 in India.

.Nothing brings Essential Voice, an AI-powered speech-to-text app for its phones. Acer, earlier this week, forayed into the luggage travel accessory business. It comes in six variants- Melbourne, Melbourne Plus, Barcelona, Copenhagen, Brisbane, and Predator.

They come in multiple formats, including carry-on, medium, and large sizes.

The Melbourne series comes with durable multi-layer polycarbonate material designed to provide structural strength while maintaining a lightweight profile. Reinforced anti-collision corners enhance protection during transit, while an aluminium alloy telescopic handle allows for adjustable height and comfortable handling. It comes equipped with smooth spinner wheels and international TSA-approved locks.

The Melbourne Plus features aluminium alloy bumper corners that provide improved impact resistance, while the expandable storage design allows travellers to increase packing capacity when required. Smooth 360-degree silent wheels ensure effortless manoeuvrability across different surfaces, and a TSA-approved lock.

The Predator Suitcases feature a reinforced Polycarbonate frame structure that offers superior durability and protection.

The Brisbane series offers top-opening and mid-opening accessibility with expandable storage. The design focuses on maximising storage capacity while maintaining ease of mobility and structural durability.

The Copenhagen series comes with a practical Dual Opening (top-opening and mid-opening) structure that allows travellers to quickly retrieve frequently used items without needing to unpack the entire suitcase.

The prices start at Rs 5,999.

.OpenAI to launch AI-centric smartphone in 2028, in talks with Qualcomm, MediaTek for mobile chipset. Vivo earlier this week launched the fourth edition of the annual 'Vivo Ignite: Technology and Innovation', an education programme for students in India.

Here, students can come up with innovative technology solutions to real-world problems. It is open to students across grades 8 to 12 and can apply here . The application window closes on June 30.

The competition will be conducted in seven stages, with the National Finale taking place on October 1 in New Delhi, where the Top 10 prototypes will be presented by 10 finalists, individual/group. They will be felicitated by an eminent Jury and stand a chance to secure educational scholarships and rewards with a total pool size of Rs 40 Lakhs.

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