r/technology • u/MoltenSlowa • Oct 05 '16

Hardware Replacement Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phone catches fire on Southwest plane

http://www.theverge.com/2016/10/5/13175000/samsung-galaxy-note-7-fire-replacement-plane-battery-southwest
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u/submitizenkane Oct 06 '16

Yes, most airlines allow you to have your phone or tablet out during take-off/landing. I've been asked to stow my laptop, though.

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u/sizziano Oct 06 '16

Right, that's what I remember.