The launch of the iPhone 16 series on September 20th wasn’t just about sleek new features; it was a social media spectacle driven by the speed of delivery. Platforms like Blinkit, Zepto, and BigBasket, known for their swift grocery deliveries, took the race to the next level by offering near-instant iPhone deliveries, sparking a wave of memes and jokes online.
In major cities like Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Pune, and Bengaluru, residents could get their hands on the latest iPhone within minutes, thanks to these quick commerce platforms. Blinkit, through its partnership with Unicorn Stores, an authorized Apple reseller, even promised deliveries in just 10 minutes. This isn’t the first time Blinkit and Unicorn have collaborated on launch-day deliveries, marking their third year in a row of offering this service.
Blinkit CEO Albinder Dhindsa proudly announced the partnership on social media, stating, “Get the all-new iPhone 16 delivered in 10 minutes! We’ve partnered with @UnicornAPR for the third year in a row.” The service was available right after the iPhone launch, with special discounts for certain credit cards and EMI payment options.
While instant delivery options were available, many eager customers still lined up at Apple stores in Mumbai and Delhi, eager to get their hands on the new iPhone. Images of these queues quickly spread online, adding to the excitement of the launch day.
The iPhone 16 series, with its starting price of ₹79,900 for the 128 GB base model and going up to ₹1,84,900 for the 1TB iPhone 16 Pro Max, continues to be a highly sought-after device. The combination of instant delivery options and the traditional excitement of visiting an Apple store made for a captivating launch day, further cementing the iPhone’s place in the technology and social media landscape.
