Airplane mode disables all wireless activity, cutting power drain and heat during charging. Tests show it shaves 4-11 minutes off charge time and keeps phones cooler, which slows lithium-ion battery degradation. Used regularly, it's less about speed and more about long-term battery health.

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Why are people charging their phone in airplane mode? Know science and benefits behind it

Who is Shreya Kalra? Meet the social media star who lifted the Lock Upp 2 trophy

Lock Upp season 2: Most dramatic and viral moments that kept fans hooked

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Pradeep Rawat died at 74: Revisit the unforgettable roles that defined his career