Datally

In recent times, one of Google's biggest concerns regarding Android has been to helping users improve the performance of their phonesWithout going any further, Android 8 Oreo is an operating system that tries to ease the burden of applications. Especially those that work in the background.

Not happy with that, now Google wants to get their hands on the issue of data spending. And it does so with a new application of its own called Datally.And that it is about saving data and managing the consumption of applications Something that, in the end, also worries users, who see how by the middle of the month they have already consumed a large part of the contracted quota. That is why solutions such as Vodafone Pass emerged.

But, let's get down to business. Datally is a free application that you can download right now and, of course, is only available for Android. It's quite light, so it won't take up too much of your time.

Datally, an app to save data

In principle, the application is a tool that aims to open your eyes to the use and abuse that some applications make of your quota of data. As soon as Datally is installed, the counter will be at zero, but you will see that it increases as you browse, download photos, take a look at Facebook or communicate via WhatsApp.

Datally will tell you which apps consume the most data. It will also notify you when your data runs out. As your experience progresses through this app, Datally will give you recommendations to save data. It will also suggest a good list of nearby WiFi networks that you can connect to.

Stop machines: I don't want to waste any more data

Datally has a very interesting feature, with which you can directly stop data usage in the background. What does this mean? Well, only the application that is active on the screen will be able to use mobile data.

While using the tool, if you have it activated, you may also different bubbles that will indicate the amount of data that application currently using.

In case you want to configure a specific data saving system, you will need to go down to the section Configure data saving to save more mobile dataand click on Configure VPN. It will automatically skip a VPN connection request to control network traffic. When this connection is active, you will see a key icon appear at the top of the screen.

Note, on the other hand, that once installed, the application will ask you for permission to access the calling application and phone usage data. To continue using this tool with full guarantee you will have to accept it.

You should know, on the other hand, that as you use the application, Datally will be able to provide you with a chart of data savings. And you will be able to obtain specific metrics on the use that the apps make of your data quota.This will give you clues to restrict consumption. And reach your savings goals.

Other tricks to save data

If you want to start saving data now, we recommend you carry out a series of actions that will end this excessive consumption. What you have to do is the following:

• Avoid downloading all the photos and videos that come to WhatsApp. Configure this option so that content is only downloaded when you are connected to a Wi-Fi network. Or choose to do it manually.
• If you have Facebook, it's already taking time to disable automatic video playback. To kill two birds with one stone, you can also install Facebook Lite.
• On Instagram, also disable automatic downloading of photos and videos.
• If you have Spotify Premium, download the songs or playlists you want to listen to when you have a WiFi connection. This way, you can enjoy them offline later.