APC - Tagged Articles - inflight http://apcmag.com/ APC Magazine covers the latest in computing with a critical, independent eye to help you make the most of your tech dollar. Inflight Wi-Fi: is Australia falling behind in air comms? http://apcmag.com//inflight-wi-fi-is-australia-falling-behind-in-air-comms.htm http://apcmag.com//inflight-wi-fi-is-australia-falling-behind-in-air-comms.htm

Staying connected while in the air is fast becoming a reality (overseas), but Qantas and Virgin Blue are still staying mum on their plans.]]> Wed, 30 Mar 2011 08:00:00 +1000 Singapore Airlines to introduce in-flight phone connections and internet access http://apcmag.com//singapore-airlines-to-introduce-in-flight-calls-and-internet.htm http://apcmag.com//singapore-airlines-to-introduce-in-flight-calls-and-internet.htm

Australians will be finally able to connect to the net and use their own phones on international flights when Singapore Airlines introduces in-flight communications next year.]]> Tue, 05 Oct 2010 23:40:38 +1000 Jetstar to rent iPads to passengers for $10 http://apcmag.com//jetstar-to-rent-ipads-to-passengers-for-10.htm http://apcmag.com//jetstar-to-rent-ipads-to-passengers-for-10.htm

Jetstar has revealed plans to trial the iPad as an in-flight entertainment option, with customers to pay $10 to rent the Apple device on board selected domestic routes from June.]]> Tue, 01 Jun 2010 13:23:31 +1000 Student sues airline for $1,000,000 over lost Xbox 360 http://apcmag.com//yale-student-sues-us-airways-for-1000000-over-lost-xbox-360.htm http://apcmag.com//yale-student-sues-us-airways-for-1000000-over-lost-xbox-360.htm

The passengers aboard the flight which landed in the Hudson River were compensated $5,000 each for their damages, one individual feels his Xbox is worth more.]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2009 12:52:00 +1000 Airbus: why in-seat tech is so tricky http://apcmag.com//airbus-why-in-seat-tech-is-so-tricky.htm http://apcmag.com//airbus-why-in-seat-tech-is-so-tricky.htm

Future planes will continue to offer better integration with media players and high-speed Internet access, but developing those features is a major pain, according to an Airbus executive.]]> Fri, 13 Feb 2009 10:19:41 +1000 New game lets you ditch your own plane in Hudson River http://apcmag.com//New_game_lets_you_ditch_your_own_plane_in_Hudson_River.htm http://apcmag.com//New_game_lets_you_ditch_your_own_plane_in_Hudson_River.htm

Think you have what it takes to ditch a crippled plane safely in the Hudson River? A new online game tests your skills.]]> Mon, 02 Feb 2009 11:34:58 +1000 Now you can use Gmail when you're offline http://apcmag.com//now_you_can_use_gmail_when_youre_offline.htm http://apcmag.com//now_you_can_use_gmail_when_youre_offline.htm

It's taken more than 18 months in development, but Google is finally rolling out an offline mode for Gmail that lets you work with your email while you're not connected to the net.]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2009 14:19:04 +1000 Singapore Airlines gets iPod & iPhone support http://apcmag.com//singapore_airlines_gets_ipod__iphone_support.htm http://apcmag.com//singapore_airlines_gets_ipod__iphone_support.htm

Yeehaw -- finally! Singapore Airlines has installed full iPod and iPhone music and video connectivity in all classes on its newest plane.]]> Thu, 22 Jan 2009 14:11:30 +1000 Speculation Qantas plunge caused by wireless iPod headphones http://apcmag.com//speculation_qantas_plunge_caused_by_wireless_headphones.htm http://apcmag.com//speculation_qantas_plunge_caused_by_wireless_headphones.htm

EXCLUSIVE | Noise cancelling iPod headphones reportedly forced Qantas jet into terrifying plunge, leaving passengers with spinal injuries.]]> Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:50:48 +1000 Qantas to offer paperless iPhone 3G check-in http://apcmag.com//qantas_to_offer_paperless_iphone_3g_checkin.htm http://apcmag.com//qantas_to_offer_paperless_iphone_3g_checkin.htm

Now you'll really hate it if you lose your boarding pass.]]> Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:00:00 +1000 Delayed take-off for in-flight iPods in AU http://apcmag.com//delayed_takeoff_for_inflight_ipods_in_au.htm http://apcmag.com//delayed_takeoff_for_inflight_ipods_in_au.htm

Don't hold your breath for the iPod inflight experience as announced by Apple a couple of days ago: one of the airlines in the deal that flies to Australia -- United -- has poured some cold water on Apple's enthusiasm.]]> Fri, 17 Nov 2006 02:11:32 +1000