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How to check mobile data usage on Android
Keeping tabs on your mobile data usage on Android is easier than you think. Here's how you can do it.
Smartphones put millions of apps at your fingertips, giving you access to games, movies, and pretty much everything you'd want from the internet. This also means it's easier than ever to run out of data on your device. And if you're away from a Wi-Fi network and don't have an unlimited data plan, you may end up running through your monthly data and incurring a hefty bill. Thankfully, smartphones let you keep tabs on your mobile data usage. In fact, it's a built-in feature on Android phones that works out of the box, and it's also very easy to set up and use. If you're new to the world of Android and are wondering how to use this particular feature, then you've come to the right place. Here's a step-by-step guide telling you how to check mobile data usage on Android, so you don't end up biting more than you can chew.
Datally can disable data usage while you sleep, save data for emergencies
Google has added two new features to Datally. The first one can disable data usage during bedtime, the other can save up data for emergencies.
Smartphones have assuredly brought massive convenience to our daily lives. There really is no debating that point. However, with that convenience, there have been a couple of pain points. One of these issues is battery life, which Google has been working on fixing. The other is trying to maintain control of how much mobile data our devices use, which is where Datally comes in.
Google Chrome on Android to disable JavaScript automatically on 2G connections
Google Chrome will have a feature which will automatically disable JavaScript on 2G connections, which will help users in developing countries.
Google Chrome is a popular browser on all platforms, in fact, it's the most popular on several of them. It comes built-into Android, which makes it even more widely-used. Google is always hard at work making sure that their browser is accessible to everyone with the latest improvements in efficiency and reliability. They have rolled out features like Data Saver and Brotli for users on the slower internet connections. Now, they are disabling JavaScript on 2G connections.
Chromecast's wallpaper rotating feature adds a low-bandwidth mode
The Chromecast's wallpaper rotating feature has added a low-bandwidth mode. It has also been renamed to "Ambient Mode". It cannot be switched off.
A Chromecast has many uses and they are connected to thousands of TVs across the world as their sole source of video output. When not in use, they display a carousel of wallpapers in the background. The date and time are superimposed over the backdrop, and it goes away when you start casting. This feature is set to arrive on Chromebooks in the future, but Google isn't finished improving it first. A low-bandwidth mode has now been added so that you don't have to worry about it downloading too many high-resolution images. What's more, "backdrop" has been renamed to "Ambient Mode."
Datally gets 4 new data saving tools including "Guest Mode" and daily limits
Google's mobile data saving app, Datally, just got 4 new features that will help you better control and save your data. An update is rolling out today.
Google launched Datally, an app for saving and control mobile data, in November of last year. The application helps you track your mobile data, control which apps use it, and find high-quality Wi-Fi networks. It uses VPN service to restrict mobile data usage. According to Google, an average user saves 21% of data by using this app. Just today the app gained 4 new features that will help you to better save your data. Let's break them down.