OnePlus has announced the Card VR headset for Rs 99 in India . The
handset is now available on e-commerce retailer Amazon India . The company's next flagship
device the OnePlus 2 will be the first flagship to be launched completely in
VR. The company says that the low priced OnePlus Cardboard will help drive the
idea of virtual reality forward in the country.
OnePlus Cardboard VR headset uses a strong material with added
high-quality velcro for maximum durability. It is compatible with most devices
up to 6-inches in size. The headset will go on sale from the third week of July
on Amazon India .
The company's next flagship device the OnePlus Two will
feature Type C-USB port and Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 v2.1 processor. The device
is expected to be released in 16/32/64GB variants. It will have a 5.5 inch
display with 1080x1920 pixels resolution. It will run Android 5.1
out-of-the-box. Camera wise the handset is expected to feature a 16MP rear
camera and a 5MP front camera. The OnePlus One 2 smartphone is expected to be
launched on July 27. The company's CEO Liu Zuohu teased on his Weibo
account, "How to define "full metal"? hinting that the device
may come with a full metal design.
In a post on the OnePlus Forum founder Carl Pei said, “We’re
excited for the future. As a tech startup, our goal is to push the envelope,
look for new opportunities, and strive to perfect them. Virtual reality holds a
monumental amount of potential. With cutting-edge technology, we can explore
corners of the world like never before. We already know that VR will change the
face of the entertainment industry, but we’re here to try something new.”
A statement from OnePlus said, “This is not just a product;
it’s an initiative. We aren’t making any money by offering OnePlus Cardboard.
In fact, we are losing money with each one. There will come a day in which we
will be able to travel the world and immerse ourselves in amazing things
without ever leaving the comfort of our homes. OnePlus Cardboard exists to
drive this idea forward.”
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