Ever wonder why you have to put your phone on "Airplane Mode" on flights? Most people think it's because active cell phones could interfere with the plane's navigation equipment. But that's not ...

It might seem like a small, even unnecessary instruction compared to all the other safety rules, but you still do it—because ...

The holiday season is here, and for many of us, this means flying across the country to see family or–if we’re lucky–across the world to escape the winter. In either case, boarding a plane in the US ...

I wrote about Privacy Guide's mobile phone privacy and security guide for protesters. Today, Randy Zar, CEO of Faraday pouch ...

Again, most of us have sat through the nice flight attendants telling us how to fasten our seatbelt and what to do in case of ...

"The airplane mode button on your phone is not a conspiracy ... Federal Aviation Administration's website, which notes that cell phones are banned for airborne use "because its signals could ...

Let's face it: Having little or no cell phone signal can be cause ... Quick Settings panel -- and then tap the Airplane mode icon. Wait for your phone to completely disconnect from its Wi ...