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Have you ever needed to disconnect quickly—maybe to save battery, avoid distractions, or manage your wireless connections? That’s where Flight Mode comes in. You can turn Flight Mode on in appropriate situations, and also turn it off as it pleases you.

Picture this: you’re boarding a plane, the cabin lights dim, and the flight attendant reminds everyone to switch off their wireless connections. You reach for your iPhone or Samsung Galaxy, and in that moment, Flight Mode becomes your best friend. But here’s the thing: as already mentioned, it is not just for flying. It is also a handy trick for saving battery, cutting distractions, or resetting your connections when your phone acts up.

With just a tap or a swipe, you can switch it on or off in seconds. Whether you’re using a Samsung Galaxy or an iPhone, here are four simple ways to turn Flight Mode on and off.

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  • Use the Quick Settings (Samsung) or Control Center (iPhone)
  • Go Through the Settings Menu
  • Use Voice Assistants
  • Lock Screen Shortcuts (Some Models)
  • Why Flight Mode Matters
  • Wrapping Up

Use the Quick Settings (Samsung) or Control Center (iPhone)

How to turn Flight Mode on and off from the Quick Settings on Samsung Galaxy phones and Control Center on iPhones:

  • On Samsung Galaxy phones , swipe down from the top of your screen to open Quick Settings. Tap the Flight Mode icon, and you’re good to go.
  • On iPhones , swipe down from the top‑right corner (or up from the bottom on older models) to open Control Center. Tap the Flight Mode button to toggle it instantly.
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Go Through the Settings Menu

How to turn Flight Mode on and off through your phone’s Settings menu:

  • On Samsung: Head to Settings → Connections → Flight Mode and switch it on or off.
  • On iPhone: Navigate to Settings → Flight Mode and toggle the slider.

Use Voice Assistants

Feeling hands‑free? You can ask your phone’s voice assistant to turn Flight Mode on or off.

  • On Samsung, say: “Hi Bixby, turn on Flight Mode.”
  • On iPhone, ask Siri: “Turn off Flight Mode.”

Lock Screen Shortcuts (Some Models)

Certain Samsung phones let you add Flight Mode as a shortcut on the lock screen. That way, you can toggle it without unlocking your device.

Why Flight Mode Matters

  • Battery Saver : Disables wireless radios, helping your phone last longer.
  • Focus Tool : Cuts off calls and notifications when you need peace.
  • Travel Essential : Keeps airlines happy while still letting you use offline apps.

Wrapping Up

Switching Flight Mode on or off is super simple once you know where to look. Whether you’re swiping through Quick Settings, diving into the Settings menu, or just asking Siri or Bixby, you’ve got options. Next time you need a quick disconnect, you’ll know exactly what to do.

Author:Anna Makama

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ChromeOS is over ten years old and hasn’t been a threat to Macs and PCs in either the high or mid-range categories. ChromeOS was basic compared to the powerful functions users have on Windows and macOS, though there were top-notch Chromebooks.

The rumours have been around for quite some time now. Sometime in November 2024, we heard that Google was planning to replace ChromeOS with Android . It seems it has some truth to it after all. Google made it formal at the Snapdragon Summit this year and the company has revealed more details about what users should expect from Android on the desktop.

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The latest details about Android on desktop are from a job listing for a ‘Senior Product Manager, Android, Laptop and Tablets,’ first noticed by a leaker on Telegram named Frost Core. The job description on the job listing that first appeared some months ago, points to Android for desktop internally being called “Aluminium.”

The job posting clearly mentions that “Aluminium’ is a new computing system built with Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the foundation. Also, Microsoft has the same plans in this direction with Windows, though it faced severe criticism after making its willingness known to the public.

To avoid criticism and unfavourable press around AI, Google is working to put everything needed in place before launching a product with “Aluminium” OS. This new operating system will be targeted at top-notch devices and experiences, quite different from ChromeOS.

The job description states the company’s long-term plan with the new Aluminium OS, though it doesn’t reveal when Android will become available for desktop. Google will eventually replace ChromeOS with Aluminium OS, and it wants the transition to be a smooth one, without disrupting the company’s business.

Google hasn’t said anything about the availability and supported devices of the new desktop operating system it’s working on. It likely won’t support all Chromebooks , and the unsupported devices will continue to receive security updates until the model of ChromeOS gets end of support.

We’re clear on release timing though. Sameer Samat, Google’s Head of the Android Ecosystem, stated that the new Android desktop operating system would be available in 2026. This was also revealed during the Snapdragon Summit this year.

Author:Obiajulum Ndubuisi

Obiajulum is a tech enthusiast passionate about writing. When she isn’t writing about gadgets, she will probably be playing badminton, watching a movie, or surfing the internet.