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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 giving away their VR headset for Re 1

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OnePlus threw its hat into the VR ring with the announcement of the Loop VR headset built for the upcoming OnePlus 3 smartphone. The headset will be built in collaboration with AntVR. Not much is known by way of technical specs at the moment. It’s the same story in terms of features, with the tease of a virtual shopping experience the only available information. However, OnePlus has stated that its own VR headset will offer a better experience than the Google Cardboard, which was given away for free with the OnePlus 2 in limited quantities abroad.

This time around, OnePlus is offering the Loop VR in India exclusively through Amazon. In an bid to generate interest for the upcoming Oneplus 3 smartphone, the company is offering the Loop VR to users at an unbelievable Re 1 (well, with shipping charges, it’s likely to be Rs 40, but who’s complaining).

To participate in the sale, users will have to register themselves on the Amazon Loop VR registration page. It will be sold on two days next month – 3 and 7 June. OnePlus will also be holding giveaways for the device on social media channels.

[Via Oneplus]

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.

OnePlus 2 goes invite free

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If you’ve been scampering for a OnePlus 2 invite, you can stop searching now as the company has made the device available for purchase without the mandatory invitation. The OnePlus 2 can be bought in India through Amazon.in or internationally through OnePlus’ own website.

The OnePlus 2 is priced at Rs. 24,999 in India and features Oxygen OS based on Android 5.1.1 OS, 5.5-inch Full HD display, 4GB RAM, 13MP main camera, 5MP front-facing camera, 64GB internal memory, dual SIM slot, 3300mAh battery, USB Type-C port and fingerprint sensor.

Customers in India buying the OnePlus 2 will also get Kindle e-books worth Rs. 500 for free.

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OnePlus X tipped for October 29

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Mark your calendars for October 29 as OnePlus is about to unveil something. The company has shared no information except a teaser image and a date but the illuminated ‘X’ in the image hints that the rumoured OnePlus X is about to get real.

According to a leaked Amazon listing, OnePlus X will be powered by a MediaTek processor, 2GB RAM and will have a 5-inch Full HD along with some sort of Apple’s 3D Touch-like technology. The phone will also run Oxygen OS 3.0 based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow.

The timing of the announcement is interesting as OnePlus recently announced to manufacturing devices in India at Foxconn’s factory in Andhra Pradesh.