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 ...

If you have flown on a plane you have heard the message. Flight attendants will always ask you to put your electronic devices in airplane mode before takeoff. Over the years, passengers have claimed ...

This is why keeping your phone on won’t fly. A pilot is going viral after answering a question that’s on every passenger’s mind — why do we need to toggle our smartphones to airplane mode before ...

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 ...

Are you phoning it in when a flight attendant orders you to switch your cell to airplane mode? Airline workers have long ordered flyers to switch off their cellular devices, saying failure to do so ...

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 ...

It's frustrating to get stuck somewhere with poor reception when outdoors. Low signal strength can affect everything from mobile data speeds to cellular signal, which can affect apps, games, and other ...

No, it’s not a myth. On every flight, you’re instructed to turn your phone on airplane mode prior to take-off. Alarmists allege leaving smartphones on could cause planes to fall from the sky, but ...

Google may soon bring a new feature that will sync Airplane mode between your Android phone and WearOS watch. This was discovered in the 2511 Android Canary build. Toggling the Airplane mode on your ...