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A YouTube video by Airplane Mode simulates circling the Earth at light speed (186,000 miles per second), completing the trip in about 0.13 seconds (eight frames) and comparing it to the speed of sound, noting that no aircraft can reach such speeds and that hypersonic travel remains far slower but is the closest real-world visualization.
An 85-year-old woman in Slovakia narrowly avoided falling victim to a vishing scam after accidentally activating Airplane mode on her phone, preventing the scammer from contacting her. The scam involved a fake relative posing as her grandson and convincing her to withdraw $21,500 from her bank account. Fortunately, a security service employee helped her realize the scam, and she was able to return the money to her account. Vishing scams targeting the elderly can result in significant financial losses, highlighting the vulnerability of older individuals to such schemes.
An Oregon man claims to have found an iPhone that fell 16,000 feet from an Alaska Airlines flight and was still in good condition, with no visible damage and half a battery. The phone, found on the side of a road, was unlocked and in airplane mode, with emails connecting it to the flight. The man handed the phone over to the NTSB, and it was the second phone to be found after the plane's emergency landing due to a door plug blowing out mid-air.
Here are five ways to charge your phone faster: 1) Use a higher-wattage charger; 2) Use a USB-C charger; 3) Turn on Airplane Mode to save battery; 4) Remove your phone case to allow for better heat dissipation; 5) Close out unnecessary apps running in the background. Avoid using your phone while it's charging to prevent heat damage and reduce battery lifespan.
Researchers have discovered a new exploit in iOS 16 that allows attackers to maintain cellular network access on an Apple device even when the victim believes it is in Airplane Mode. The exploit tricks the user into thinking Airplane Mode is enabled while allowing a malicious application to maintain a cellular connection. By modifying the user interface and blocking cellular data access for specific apps, the attacker can create a fake Airplane Mode that appears genuine but still allows the rogue application to access the internet. This vulnerability poses a significant security risk for iOS 16 users.
Google has filed a patent for "Activating a Connected Flight Mode" that aims to enhance Airplane Mode by using sensors on devices to determine if the user is flying. Once activated, Connected Flight Mode would shut down radios on mobile devices while keeping Bluetooth and the plane's Wi-Fi signals connected, allowing for high bandwidth capabilities and un-metered use. This feature would enable processes that use a lot of bandwidth, such as photo backups, to continue during a flight, regardless of the plane's internet connectivity. Google is still working on implementing this feature on Android.
The use of mobile phones on airplanes is banned due to potential ground interference, as wireless networks could become overloaded if all passengers use their phones. While research has shown that personal electronic devices do not interfere with aircraft communication and navigation systems, the aviation industry continues to ban their use during takeoff and landing. The rollout of 5G wireless networks has caused concern for the aviation industry due to potential interference with navigation systems near airports. In-flight phone use may also contribute to air rage and disrupt cabin crew service.
The aviation industry continues to ban the use of mobile phones on planes due to potential ground interference and concerns about 5G wireless networks interfering with navigation systems near airports. While in-flight use of phones does not currently impair the aircraft's ability to operate, cabin crews may prefer not to be delayed in providing in-flight service to all passengers. Disruptive passenger behavior, including air rage, is also a concern with the potential for everyone talking at once.