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Metal-clad Oppo R7 may be launched in India this September

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Oppo may be prepping to launch its metal-clad R7 (and the R7 Plus?) in India by early September, going by the press invite which has made its way into our inbox. Oppo says it’s hosting an event next week, but has failed to name the device to be unveiled. As you can see in the image posted below, the invitation has the number ‘7’ emblazoned on it along with the words ‘Oppo India invites you to redefine style with metal.’ Additionally, it also reveals that the event is scheduled for 11am on September 4. The Oppo R7 and R7 Plus have been available in China for the past few months. In the US, the former was rolled out only in June, while the latter is making its way to retail this month. Well, it looks like one or both phones are coming to India too soon. We know for a fact that the R7 and R7 Plus are made out of metal, or a magnesium-aluminum alloy. So the invitation in question might be referring to one of the them or the pair. They could be priced for the Indian market at...

iPhone 6S range confirmed to feature 12MP camera and 5 element lens

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  Apple is about to unveil the iPhone 6S and the iPhone 6S Plus, and rumors regarding these devices are hence intensifying day after day. News is that there has been yet another confirmation that both these devices will feature 12MP cameras on them. These units will moreover be accompanied by 5 element lenses to enhance their offerings. These parts for the iPhone 6S range have reportedly entered production already, which is great news as that means that the speculated September 9 unveiling date of the two devices could very well be true. Business Insider has cited a supply chain source while revealing these details about the new iPhone cameras. The publisher has also disclosed that Apple has ordered the production of 6 element lenses for the iPhone 7 which is to be released next year. Inside a 5 element lens, every particular element actually acts as a normal lens. But they work together in order to facilitate more detailed images and videos. Moreov...