Google is reportedly working on a new Android feature that will help users automatically turn on Airplane mode during a flight.
The technology is also said to offer improved functionalities for Airplane mode. The company has filed a patent for its upcoming connected flight mode via World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). Currently, users are required to manually turn on the Airplane mode when on a flight. Also, existing Airplane mode feature shuts down all connections on most devices.
According to a report by ParkiFly in collaboration with David Kowalski, Google has filed a patent for a connected flight mode. The feature is said to automatically switch the mobile device to a connected flight mode while onboarding a flight. It will detect pressure drop, acceleration/velocity, cabin sounds, ultrasonic signal, GPS signal, Cellular ID, and Wi-Fi signal to disable automatic backups, background application refresh, and updates, as per the patent filings.
Moreover, Google will also access travel booking activity, check-in status, to automatically enable this feature. That’s not all, the feature will also enable selective network connectivity options like in-flight Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Source: Qatar News Agency
