Bengaluru/ Delhi: Grocery delivery app BigBasket, part of the Tata group, is offering the iPhone 16 series to its users starting September 20. Customers in Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR, and Mumbai can now order the new iPhone for ultra-fast home delivery. This new service is made possible through a partnership with Croma, another Tata company, enabling BigBasket to deliver not just phones but also laptops, PlayStation consoles, microwaves, and more within just 10 minutes.Hari Menon, cofounder and CEO of BigBasket, expressed excitement about this new venture, saying, “We are thrilled to bring the iPhone 16 to our platform, marking the beginning of our foray into the electronics space. This is just the start—very soon, we will be launching a wide range of top-tier electronics, all available with our lightning-fast delivery service.”

BigBasket currently operates two apps: the main BigBasket app and BBdaily, a subscription service. The main app features a "BigBasket Supersaver" section for 2-3 hour deliveries and a "BBnow" section for quicker 10-20 minute deliveries, as per a Moneycontrol report. The company plans to unify these services into a single app, streamlining operations and focusing on the quicker delivery model. iPhone 16 Series Launch Craze in IndiaThe excitement for the new Apple iPhone 16 series, which goes on sale today, has led to huge crowds rushing to stores early in the morning, with some people even waiting in line overnight in Mumbai and other cities. A video shows people running to queue outside an Apple store in Mumbai, even before sunrise.As with every new iPhone release, the buzz around the launch is at an all-time high. Today's debut of the iPhone 16 series is no different, with eager fans and curious shoppers gathering in large numbers.The scene outside Apple stores is lively, filled with people of all ages discussing the new features and eagerly waiting for their chance to experience Apple's latest technology.The iPhone 16 series includes many exciting updates, making it a must-have for tech fans. Some long-time customers are looking to upgrade from older models, while others are excited to join the Apple family for the first time.