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OnePlus ditches the invite system for upcoming OP3

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OnePlus has let go of their invite system starting with the upcoming OnePlus 3. All future products from the company will follow suit and will be sold via open sales. The invite system was adopted to allow OnePlus to scale their operations and manage risks while growing at a steady pace but left many prospective buyers fuming without an invite.

Previously to get an invite, a user had to complete community tasks on social media sites or request one from owners of a OnePlus device. Otherwise they would have to wait it out for the device to go invite free which would take many months.

Users with the VR Loop device will be able to get exclusive access for the first two hours of the launch after which it will open up to the general public. The device is set for a global launch on June 14 at 10:00pm.

OnePlus also released a teaser showcasing the VR loop device.

[Via OnePlus 3 forum]

OnePlus X goes invite free in India

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Following in the footsteps of its older siblings, OnePlus X is now available for sale on Amazon India without an invite. This has been a calculated move, which started in other countries last year and has helped OnePlus scale its operations in India.

The mid range smartphone offers a 1080p full-HD resolution (441 ppi) powered by a Snapdragon 801 chip running at 2.3GHZ, paired with the Adreno 330 graphics processor. The OnePlus X has 3GB RAM along with internal storage of 16GB, which is expandable up to 128GB. As is the norm for the range, it includes a 13MP rear camera while a 8MP camera adorns the front. The 2525 mAh non-removable battery provides standby time of around 330 hours.

The OnePlus X is available in three variants – the Onyx Black and Champagne Gold cost Rs 16,999, while the limited-edition Ceramic model is available at
Rs 22,999.