Reply to post: I wonder

Smartmobe made 'intermittent bright flashes and a hissing noise' in Biz class seat

tempemeaty

I wonder

how commercial aircraft's lower than ground level cabin pressure environments affect the Li-ion batteries. I just imagine they expand a small amount. It seems to me this might make them more likely to burst open if bent.

btw. Is it time for a "Burning Smartphone" icon to use here in the comments yet?

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