• 2015-01-26

In the United States, both the Federal Aviation Administration and the Federal Communications Commission regulate the use of mobile phones on aircraft. Safety concerns exist for both the cell networks and the airplane when traditional "terrestrial" cell phones are used in flight. Because cell phones...

• 2015-01-06

Ah, the what-do-I-do-about-this frustration of science. A government-funded study published Tuesday says radiation from mobile phones can change the way brains process sugar. Is that a big deal? The scientists aren't sure, according to CNN Health's report. But our story has scary tidbits. Like this ...

• 2014-12-25

Poor battery life is a problem that affects all mobile users. This guide could help you better understand what is draining your battery. We here at CNET have written numerous articles with tips and tricks for improving battery life on iOS and Android, some of which you can find here, here and here, ...

• 2014-12-09

Cell phones use technology that has existed for many years, but was not applied to mobile communication until the 1980s. Modern cell phones are notable because of their mobility. Users can carry on conversations with each other, both talking at the same time and moving in different directions, becau...

• 2014-12-02

Culture secretary Sajid Javid wants mobile networks to share their services to stop mobile calls from losing reception – but communication experts are sceptical Halfway through our mobile-to-mobile chat, Samuel Johnston goes muffly. Hello? Hello? “Sorry, we’ve just moved into a new office and I have...

• 2014-11-18

Anyone who has ever flown on a commercial flight in the United States has heard the familiar line about turning off cell phones for the duration of the flight. The question of course is why the airlines require that we do this. There are some official reasons given and then others that those in the ...

• 2014-11-12

Devices That Interfere With Mobile Signals thumbnail Mobile phones get their signal via radio waves. Mobile phones were designed to be used as a way to communicate when using a land line was impractical or impossible. Unfortunately, mobile phones rely on signals that can be disrupted at inconve...

• 2014-11-06

Disruption of communications can be an important and useful tool for military and law enforcement applications.  By limiting the availability of cell phone signals, law enforcement representatives are able to effectively gain control the communication in an area  This can be particularly u...

• 2014-10-27

Ever since the late '80s to early '90s, cell phones have been an integral part of our lives. They enable quick communication and connection to the Internet. Cell phones can prove to be a nuisance in many situations, such as at the movies or at the theater. Even worse, they can be a security risk, in...

• 2014-10-23

If your cell phone contains a Global Positioning System (GPS) feature, it can be used to track you and hone in on your location. A phone with GPS is constantly giving off its location, not just when you use the GPS feature or contact emergency services. To hide your location and stop this transmissi...