Airplane mode is a special feature for almost all devices, including smartphones and gaming consoles. Usually, this might mean that you're on board an aircraft, but there are many reasons why some ...

When mobile phones first became popular in the 1990s, many airline pilots noticed that phones belonging to passengers were interfering with their headsets. This was due to the phone’s radio frequency ...

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Most travelers switch their phones to airplane mode without thinking twice; it’s simply part of the pre-takeoff routine. But what if you don’t? While Hollywood myths suggest catastrophic consequences, ...

There’s nothing more confusing than when your phone just stops working — no service, no notifications, nothing. Then, you spot the tiny airplane icon. Somehow, somewhere, airplane mode got switched on ...