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Mobile Minutes: IPhone 7 rumors; Facebook’s Messenger exodus; Cadillac’s VR dealerships; American Airlines’ Wi-Fi

Woman holding in the hand iPhone 6 Space GrayApple iPhone 7 Plus rumors: Everything we know so far
The rumor mill has started revealing more information on the purported specifications and features of Apple iPhone 7 Plus. The phablet is expected to arrive with several improvements over the predecessor model, the iPhone 6s Plus.
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Facebook pushes mobile users to Messenger app
Facebook users on Android devices are being notified that they will no longer be able to access messages without the Messenger app.
Read more on BBC News

Cadillac bets on virtual dealerships
In a somewhat unprecedented way of moving metal, Cadillac President Johan de Nysschen will this month begin looking for commitments from some store owners willing to set up showrooms where buyers can get a car serviced or learn about products via virtual reality headsets without getting behind the wheel.
Read more on Wall Street Journal

American Airlines thinks it found faster inflight Internet
The world’s largest airline signed a deal with ViaSat, a satellite Internet provider, to provide high speed service to 100 of its newest planes, the 737 MAX.
Read more on CNN Money