Few days ago I was flying by plane and stewards asked us to turn our devices to Airplane Mode. But why is that?
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Imagine your phone is like a super loud, chatty friend who loves to talk to a lot of people at once. Now, think of the airplane as a very important classroom where the pilot and the airplane’s systems need to concentrate very hard to fly the plane safely.
When your phone is not in Airplane Mode, it sends out signals, like shouting really loud. These signals can sometimes mix up the important messages the pilot needs to hear, like if someone shouted in class when the teacher was giving instructions.
Your phone tries to talk to cell towers on the ground to stay connected, just like trying to wave at lots of friends at the same time. When you’re high up in the sky, your phone tries to reach many towers at once, which can cause a big mess and confuse the cell towers.
So, when you turn on Airplane Mode, it’s like telling your phone to take a quiet nap. It stops shouting and waving, making it easier for the airplane to fly safely and for the pilot to concentrate on getting everyone to their destination. Plus, it helps your phone save its battery, just like resting helps you save energy!
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