Airplane mode is a setting available on most smartphones, tablets, and other electronic devices. When activated, it disables the device’s wireless communication capabilities, including cellular ...

You may recall a time when airlines required passengers to shut their phones down completely before take off, and it wasn’t some long-ago era, but 2012. In 2013—after conferring with pilots, ...

Though some countries are softening rules about using airplane mode during flights, it's best to comply with crew member directions and use airplane mode when you're instructed to. If you’ve ever ...

(CNN) — Cell phones are not allowed to be used while on a plane because they can interfere with the airplane’s navigation instruments and cause various safety and social issues. As soon as the plane ...

Here’s why the flight attendant always asks your phone to be in flight or airplane mode. Flight mode, or airplane mode, disables cellular communication, WiFi, and Bluetooth and only permits the use of ...

Ever wonder why you’re asked to switch your phone to airplane mode during a flight? The main reason isn’t that your phone will bring the plane down—it’s more about avoiding interference. While ...

Using cellular service on phones while airborne on a plane is prohibited, so many devices come with an airplane mode setting to help airline passengers comply. This feature works by shutting off all ...

Google is developing a new feature that syncs the Airplane Mode state between Android phones and Wear OS watches. A new string we discovered in the 2511 Android Canary build reveals a setting to link ...

Airplane mode on smartphones needs no introduction. This one-tap feature prevents interference with aircraft communications. Currently, Airplane mode doesn’t sync with Android phones and Wear OS ...