What the Tech: App of the Day, Flight Tracker
Flight Tracker allows you to monitor any commercial flight in real time. Flight delays are increasingly common, and the app helps reduce travel stress by showing your flight's current status on a live map. You can check if the plane is taxiing, flying, or delayed.
Unlike many airline apps, Flight Tracker displays every flight worldwide. Users can zoom in on a specific flight or watch multiple planes move across the map.
Features and Notifications
- Search flights by number or route and see live locations
- Receive notifications about departure times, gate changes, and delays
- iPhone users see updates in the Dynamic Island with tap-to-view details
- Apple Watch users get real-time updates on their wrist
Cybersecurity Awareness and Safety
During Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Meta, Facebook’s parent company, introduced new tools to help older adults spot and avoid scams.
A frightening evening for a Florida couple after police say suspects used an Apple AirTag to stalk and kidnap them.
This incident highlights growing concerns about personal safety and technology misuse.
Summary: Flight Tracker offers a comprehensive, real-time flight monitoring experience that helps travelers stay informed and reduces travel stress through detailed updates and notifications.