Apple fans elated to grab iPhone 7

The much awaited iPhone 7 was to make its India debut at 7 pm across the country on Friday. E-tailer Flipkart said it is ready to make deliveries right at customers’ doorsteps from 7 pm. “Thousands of customers across India have pre-ordered the iPhone from Flipkart. Ekart, Flipkart’s supply chain arm, has readied a full force of delivery executives to make sure its customers get hold of their phones right from 7 pm on Friday,” the company said in a statement. Flipkart CEO Binny Bansal will be among the executives to deliver iPhone 7 in Bengaluru. 

The iPhone 7 – launched at a grand US event on September 7 -- was first made available in 28 countries on September 16. Coming in silver, gold, rose gold and the new black finish (jet black), iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus are available in 32GB, 128GB and 256GB models, starting at Rs 60,000. iPhone 7 features breakthrough new camera systems, the best battery life ever in an iPhone and water and dust resistance. The device also has a dual core processor with GPU that is up to two times faster. Meanwhile, Bharti Airtel on Friday announced that it will offer iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus at its retail shops and online. 

The users of iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus can enjoy 10GB free 4G/3G data per month for one year with any Airtel Infinity post-paid plan, the company said. “We are delighted to roll out this exciting data offer for our users to allow them to get the most out of the amazing iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus,” said Ajai Puri, Director Operations, India and South Asia, Bharti Airtel, in a statement.  Airtel Infinity post-paid plans offer unlimited voice calling – local, STD, and on national roaming, along with bundled 4G/3G data, SMS and free subscription to Wynk Music and Wynk Movies.