OnePlus 3 release, unveiling event enhanced by Loop VR

'Visitors to The Loop will be able to order the OnePlus 3 before anyone else, in VR,' confirmed OnePlus.

OnePlus 3 will be launched on a virtual space station with new Loop VR headset OnePlus

OnePlus 3 release date is expected to be high tech, with help from the company's Loop VR headset. The audience will be able to use the new Loop VR headsets and enjoy the unveiling of the OnePlus 3 in an immersive virtual space station.

“With the OnePlus 3, we’re upping the ante. We believe we, and the tech industry as a whole, have only scratched the surface of what can be done in VR, and there’s much more immersive experiences to be had,” wrote Carl Pei, co-founder of OnePlus in a blog post.

Earlier this week, OnePlus announced the distribution of 30,000 new Loop VR headsets for free (with shipping charges included). Currently, it is out of stock. To know more details, check out the OnePlus website.

“In 2016, the OnePlus 3 launch will be the world’s first global shopping experience in VR. Visitors to The Loop will be able to order the OnePlus 3 before anyone else, in VR,” added Pei.

While replying to an enthusiastic customer, OnePlus Live Chat agent accidentally revealed that the OnePlus 3 release date is set for June 14.

Speculated OnePlus 3 specs

For the past couple of weeks, the upcoming OnePlus 3 specs have already been circulating through various leaks and rumours. According to popular leakster Evan Blass, the OnePlus 3 will feature a 5.5-inch display which carries Full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels.

The upcoming OnePlus 3 is slated to arrive in two variants. The low-end model will likely feature Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 820 processor paired with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of in-built storage.

On the other hand, the premium variant of the OnePlus 3 is said to be shipped with the same Snapdragon processor, 6GB of RAM and 64GB of native memory.