The FAA recommends putting phones in airplane mode during take off. The truth is, the only problem with not using it is ...

Ultimately, switching to airplane mode is a simple, non-invasive step that respects the flight crew, preserves your phone’s ...

Google is reportedly working on a smart way to activate Airplane Mode. The company has filed a patent with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) dubbed “Activating a Connected Flight ...

Air travelers are required by the Federal Aviation Agency and the Federal Communications Commission to put their phone in airplane mode for the duration of the flight; here’s what that means and how ...

Nathaniel Wilkins is a seasoned journalist and tech entrepreneur passionate about creativity, problem solving and consumer advocacy. Nat's engagement with tech began as a staff writer at a dotcom-era ...

A new patent from Google appears to detail something called “Connected Flight Mode.” The feature would be able to automatically switch airplane mode on and off when it detects you’re on a plane.

When I boarded a cruise ship last week with roughly thirty family members, I knew I’d be off the grid, but I also figured most of the important people in my life were with me anyway. What I didn’t ...