In many countries and on most airlines, passengers are reminded to turn their phones’ cellular functionality off before every flight. This requirement alone led tech companies to develop “airplane mode” and name it accordingly. The reasons for cellular devices’ preflight announcements are straightforward and long-established. This article will discuss the background of the use of airplane mode and how dangerous phones are.
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