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iPhone 16 Now Available on Blinkit, Delivered to Your Doorstep in Minutes
Mumbai: Blinkit partners with Apple Premium Reseller Unicorn Infosolutions Pvt. Ltd. to deliver the all-new iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus directly to customers’ doorsteps within minutes of their official release. This innovative collaboration allows customers in Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Pune, and Bengaluru to access the latest iPhone models almost instantly, revolutionising how new technology reaches users.
Through Blinkit, customers in these cities can order their iPhone 16 and have it delivered in record time. Moreover, Blinkit is offering up to Rs 5,000 off on select credit cards, along with EMI options, making it easier for consumers to get their hands on the newest iPhone.
Blinkit’s founder and CEO Albinder Dhindsa shared his excitement stating, “We are partnering with Unicorn Infosolutions (the largest Apple Premium Partner in India) for the third year in a row to make the latest iPhone available. Customers in Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Pune, and Lucknow can get an iPhone 16 delivered within minutes. While Blinkit will handle the delivery, Unicorn provides discounts on select cards and offers EMI options, too.”
This partnership builds on the success of Blinkit’s collaboration with Unicorn Infosolutions last year, when they delivered the ‘Make-in-India’ iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Plus to customers’ homes. The quick commerce model not only meets the growing demand for instant gratification but also ensures seamless service for tech enthusiasts eager to own the latest iPhone.
Get the all-new iPhone 16 delivered in 10 minutes!
We’ve partnered with @UnicornAPR for the third year in a row, bringing the latest iPhone to Blinkit customers in Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru (for now) — on launch day!
P.S – Unicorn is also providing discounts with… pic.twitter.com/2odeJPn11k
— Albinder Dhindsa (@albinder) September 20, 2024
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American Express to acquire AI startup Hyper to boost automation
Deal targets expense management as AI reshapes corporate spending tools.
MUMBAI: From receipts to robots, the expense sheet is getting a brain upgrade as American Express moves to bring artificial intelligence into the heart of corporate spending. The company has announced plans to acquire Hyper, a relatively young but fast-rising startup founded in 2022 that builds AI-powered agents capable of organising expenses, generating reports, verifying compliance with budgets and policies, and nudging users with timely reminders. The deal, expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, underscores a growing shift among financial institutions to automate traditionally manual, time-heavy workflows.
Hyper counts Sam Altman among its backers, adding a layer of Silicon Valley credibility to the acquisition. While financial details remain undisclosed, the strategic intent is clear: deepen automation capabilities and sharpen American Express’s position in the competitive corporate spending ecosystem.
The two companies are not strangers. They previously collaborated in 2024 on a co-branded credit card product, suggesting that the acquisition is less a cold buy and more an extension of an existing relationship. With this move, American Express is effectively bringing that capability in-house, aiming to embed AI directly into its commercial services stack.
Chief executive Stephen Squeri had already signalled the direction of travel in a recent shareholder letter, describing AI as a “structural shift” in how businesses operate. The Hyper acquisition appears to be a direct response to that shift, particularly in expense management, where processes such as approvals, compliance checks and reporting remain ripe for automation.
Alongside the acquisition, the company is also expanding its product suite. A recently launched business credit card offers cashback and benefits at an annual fee of $295, with another card expected later this year moves that complement its broader push into commercial services.
Taken together, the strategy points to a future where managing expenses may require fewer spreadsheets and more algorithms. For American Express, the bet is simple, if businesses are rethinking how work gets done, the tools that power that work need to evolve just as quickly.
